Elephant Company Designates Chris May as Its Inaugural Chief Creative Officer
In a significant leadership shift, Chris May, one of Elephant's founding members, has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at IPG's creative agency, Elephant.
In his new role, May will oversee the creative department at Elephant, including the East and West regions. His responsibilities extend to clients across multiple regions, including Comcast, Electronic Arts, Marc Jacobs, Realtor.com, and Elephant's founding client, Apple.
May's duties will involve managing the creative vision for the agency across both coasts, helping define the creative direction within the agency. He will also be responsible for attracting and retaining top creatives and diverse talent, indicating a commitment to inclusivity within the agency's workforce.
The promotion of an original founding member signifies a commitment to the agency's roots and values. May's role emphasizes a broader creative oversight across the agency, with a focus on strategic creative direction.
May will report directly to Elephant CEO Eric Moore. His role will also involve collaborating with other senior leaders and representing the agency’s creative capabilities to clients and industry partners.
Prior to his promotion, May served as executive creative director at Elephant. The creative department at Elephant will continue to have ecds running the East and West regions.
While specific details about May's responsibilities and vision at Elephant may not be available yet, this appointment is expected to bring about a renewed focus on creative strategy and a culture of innovation at the agency. For precise details about his responsibilities or vision at Elephant, we recommend checking IPG's or Elephant’s official communications or industry news updates.
In his new position, May will employ technology to drive finance and business in Elephant's creative department, implementing his defi in the East and West regions. His work will impact a diverse array of clients, including Comcast, Electronic Arts, Marc Jacobs, Realtor.com, and Apple.
