Published on: November 9, 2026
McCann has named Britt Nolan as the new Chief Executive Officer of McCann New York, with the appointment taking effect immediately. Nolan joined the agency in January 2025 as Chief Creative Officer, North America, and will now oversee business strategy and operations across McCann’s largest market, including its US client portfolio.
In his new role, Nolan will report to Andrés Ordóñez, Global Chairman and Global Chief Creative Officer of McCann. His appointment places a creative leader at the forefront of the New York office, reflecting the agency network’s focus on using creativity to support brand growth and business performance.
During Nolan’s tenure as Chief Creative Officer, McCann New York has strengthened its client portfolio and recorded business growth. The agency was appointed creative agency of record for Kroger and expanded its existing partnership with Reckitt, adding Easy-Off, Woolite, Resolve and Rid-X to its responsibilities. It has also delivered award-winning campaigns and creative work for clients including Mastercard, Huggies, Prudential and the New York Lottery.
McCann has also recorded strong performances across creativity and effectiveness in 2026. At this year’s Effie Awards, the network was recognised as the No. 1 U.S. Agency Network, while McCann New York secured the No. 2 position among U.S. agency offices. The New York office has received more than 100 awards so far this year, including the inaugural Creative Brand Lion at Cannes for its work with Mastercard.
“I’m honoured to take on this role at an agency I’ve come to love, where our focus is always on delivering impactful work and meaningful client partnership through the power of Truth Well Told,” said Britt. “Creative excellence is what clients come to McCann for, and putting it at the centre of how we lead is how we keep building work that people notice, talk about and remember. I’m grateful to the team for the trust and can’t wait to keep building greatness, together.”
“Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of partnering closely with Britt, and I’ve seen firsthand what an extraordinary leader, creative mind, and human being he is. He understands our clients, our people, and our culture, and has been instrumental in building the momentum we’re seeing in New York,” said Andrés. “At McCann, we believe creativity creates demand, and demand creates growth. Britt knows how to bring that belief to life through work that moves culture and drives business. I couldn’t be more excited to see where he and his incredible leadership team take McCann New York next.”
Nolan will collaborate with McCann New York’s senior leadership team, including Chief Strategy Officer Shobha Sairam and Chief Operating Officer Brandon Kaplan, to continue the agency’s business and creative development. The team will also receive support from McCann’s global leadership.
Earlier this year, Nolan was included in Campaign’s 40 Over 40 list, which recognises established advertising professionals for their industry contributions and efforts to support emerging talent.
Before joining McCann, Nolan served as President and Chief Creative Officer at Leo Burnett. His previous work includes several widely recognised campaigns, such as Allstate’s ‘Mayhem’ and ‘Van Gogh BnB’ for the Art Institute of Chicago, which received the Creative Effectiveness Grand Prix.
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