• by Steve McClellan  @mp_mcclellan, July 28, 2021

TBWA\Chiat\Day Los Angeles today announced the additions of Wayne Hempe as Chief Financial Officer, joining from TBWA’s Nissan United, and Courtney Nelson as Managing Director, coming from Wieden+Kennedy Portland. The agency also announced Sheri Thorburn’s promotion to Chief Talent Officer.

With more than 100 new hires in 2021 alone, TBWA\Chiat\Day LA has experienced a significant surge, fueled by organic growth, recent new business wins and the investment in key areas across the agency from a capabilities, talent and diversity perspective. 

Hempe, Nelson and Thorburn round out the agency’s executive leadership team, working alongside CEO Erin Riley, Chief Strategy Officer Jen Costello and Chief Creative Officer Renato Fernandez.