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Kathy Delaney • kathydelaney@kdcny.com • 917-456-2629 • www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-delaney-a288574
EXPERIENCE
Chief Creative Officer | Saatchi Wellness / Publicis Health – January 2013 – June 2025
- Led creative transformation at Saatchi Wellness for 12+ years.
- Drove impactful and meaningful work for clients including American Heart Association, AbbVie, Abbott, Astellas, Allergan, BI Animal Health, Eli Lilly, Galderma, GSK, Novartis, P&G, and Pfizer. Pro Bono: The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, Deaf 911, Crossroads Community, NAMI, The Paper Prescription Pill Bottle, and Best Friends Animal Society.
- Built a high-performing creative team with a culture rooted in purpose, empathy, and craft.
- Formed and led a Global Creative Community across Saatchi Wellness and Publicis Health agencies.
Global Chief Creative Officer | Nitro – SapientNitro – 2007-2013
- Expanded global footprint and creative reputation of Nitro, leading to its acquisition by Sapient and the creation of SapientNitro.
- Drove high-impact work for Kraft, Foot Locker, Mars, ConAgra, Unilever, and the Malaria No More Organization.
Chief Creative Officer & Managing Partner | Deutsch – 1993-2007
- Rose through the ranks over 14 years, helping grow Deutsch from a boutique shop into a nationally recognized creative force, ultimately acquired by IPG.
- Led the creation of iconic campaigns for IKEA, Snapple, Mitsubishi Motors, Revlon, Almay, Bank of America, Tommy Hilfiger, Monster.com, Pfizer’s Zoloft & Zyrtec, J&J’s Tylenol portfolio, Tanqueray, Ray-Ban, and Starwood Westin and Sheraton Hotels.
Art Director-Associate Creative Director | Chiat/Day -1991-1993
- Early career foundation in concepting, storytelling and craft under the mentorship of some of the industry’s most influential creative leaders.
- Clients: Reebok, Nickelodeon
EDUCATION
School of Visual Arts | New York City
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
Cannes Lions, Fast Company Innovation by Design, D&AD, One Show, Clio’s, Communication Arts, Creative Floor Awards, New York Festivals, Art Directors Club, Museum of Modern Art’s (MoMA) Permanent Advertising Collection
Adweek Creative 100 — Recognizing the most inspiring minds in marketing and culture
Cannes Lions Health — Inaugural Jury President Health and Wellness
Cannes Lions Innovation — Stage Presenter
Clio Health — Jury Chair
London International Awards — Craft Jury President