ArticleGroup.Org (AGO) is a nonprofit agency in service of ambitious nonprofits. We act as a force multiple for modern foundations, crafting unparalleled strategy, creative and technology solutions that set our nonprofit partners on a new trajectory. Together, our vision is to accelerate progress toward a more equitable, sustainable world.As Executive Director, I lead the vision, service offering and approach, talent and culture, and development across our global team.

We created a nonprofit agency that applies creative strategy to help address the world’s most intractable challenges.

Gillian led strategic growth for Article Group, a creative agency on a mission to build useful ideas that actually work, leading to 25% growth year-over-year.

Gillian developed and implemented strategic growth opportunities and programs for this incredible group of creative problem solvers.

Had the pleasure and privilege to take a few months off to travel and spend time with my family and friends.

Gillian partnered with the most innovative and ambitious brands as the Vice President of Client Services, driving digital transformation across science, entertainment, and mobility verticals, while leading the client services discipline and Los Angeles office.Select Accomplishments: Digital transformation partner to Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global leader in life and applied science, designing digital products to accelerate science, increasing revenue for antibodies business… Show more Gillian partnered with the most innovative and ambitious brands as the Vice President of Client Services, driving digital transformation across science, entertainment, and mobility verticals, while leading the client services discipline and Los Angeles office.Select Accomplishments: Digital transformation partner to Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global leader in life and applied science, designing digital products to accelerate science, increasing revenue for antibodies business division by 30%.Strategic partner to Hulu, the premium streaming destination, leading to the redesign of the platform and the introduction of the next generation TV experience, now at over 28M subscribers. Negotiated Huge LA’s first multi-year product agency-of-record contract.Led partnership with FOX and FX to bring 25 years of The Simpsons to digital for the first time via Simpsons World.Designed and led account growth strategies, driving 30% office growth and profitability year-over-year, including brands such as Amazon, Zelle, Vans and Toyota. Show less

An early member of the Spark 44 team, Jaguar’s creative agency, Gillian led the strategy, integration and optimization of Jaguar’s social, web and digital events programs, including the launch of the F-Type.

Spearheaded digital strategy, design, media and delivery for the award wining agency David & Goliath, including the digital campaign for the 2011 Kia Optima Super Bowl Campaign.

Gillian created one-to-three year strategic growth plans for several small digital agencies and product companies.

Gillian took her first sabbatical to travel and enjoy time with family and friends.

As President and Managing Director of BIG Interactive, Gillian oversaw the growth and development of the agency and its clients in the US and in Asia. During that time BIG experienced tremendous growth and led the convergence of web, social and mobile experiences in Los Angeles.BIG Interactive was a digital marketing agency that provided web, social and mobile marketing and technology solutions to clients such as Anheuser-Busch, Honda, FOX, SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, Hyundai… Show more As President and Managing Director of BIG Interactive, Gillian oversaw the growth and development of the agency and its clients in the US and in Asia. During that time BIG experienced tremendous growth and led the convergence of web, social and mobile experiences in Los Angeles.BIG Interactive was a digital marketing agency that provided web, social and mobile marketing and technology solutions to clients such as Anheuser-Busch, Honda, FOX, SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, Hyundai, Morgans Hotel Group, Anschutz Entertainment Group, Golden Voice, Sony, Warner Bros., and Disney. Show less

Gillian was brought on to BIG to head up the Client Services team and build strategic, long-term partnerships with our clients.

Gillian moved through the ranks of Account Management working mostly on the General Motors account. She managed GM’s lead generation portal GMBuypower, first piloted out of California. Once rolled out nationally, we optimized strategic alliances with AOL, KBB and Edmunds to funnel automotive shoppers through the purchase process. Gillian led the redesign of GMBuypower.com, a two year iterative design process driven by consumer insight and usability testing, integrating offshore… Show more Gillian moved through the ranks of Account Management working mostly on the General Motors account. She managed GM’s lead generation portal GMBuypower, first piloted out of California. Once rolled out nationally, we optimized strategic alliances with AOL, KBB and Edmunds to funnel automotive shoppers through the purchase process. Gillian led the redesign of GMBuypower.com, a two year iterative design process driven by consumer insight and usability testing, integrating offshore development and 40+ stakeholders. Gillian sat on the Brand Interactive Council across all seven GM Brands, establishing best practices to improve ROI and lead generation. She worked closely with the Dealership body to improve conversion beyond the internet experience. Show less

During Gillian's first year at Zentropy Partners, she worked closely with the CEO and Financial Controller on the financial health of an 80+ person agency. She prepared monthly profit & loss reports, weekly cash flow forecasts and check run reports. She reported on and managed accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll.