NEW YORK, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Â The Ad Council today announced that Elise James-DeCruise has been named the organization's first Chief Equity Officer. In this role, James-DeCruise will oversee the organization's ongoing commitments to diversity, equity and inclusionâultimately informing every aspect of the Ad Council's mission, workplace culture and public-facing communications.
James-DeCruise brings over 20 years of experience in leading strategies and solutions to promote diversity, equity and inclusion and professional development within the world of marketing and communications. Previously, James-DeCruise held the position of Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Marcus Thomas, a Cleveland-based independent marketing communications agency, and Vice President, Global Head of Multicultural Marketing and Inclusion at MediaMath in New York.