Evin Shutt - Global CEO - 72andSunny

Evin Shutt is a visionary leader in the advertising industry, serving as Global CEO and Partner at 72andSunny, a globally acclaimed creative agency (part of MDC Partners/Stagwell) known for cultural impact campaigns (e.g., redefining music distribution with Samsung/Jay-Z, elevating the NFL as the most valuable pro sports league, United Airlines' "biggest and best" seat innovations, Tinder as entertainment, Bugaboo as premium baby brand).She joined as the agency's first employee in 2004 (during its recession launch) and became its first female partner before ascending to Global CEO in March 2020. Under her 20+ year tenure, 72andSunny grew from 4-5 people to 700+ employees across offices in Los Angeles, New York, Amsterdam, Sydney, and beyond. She's architected innovative ventures like 72U (talent incubator), Hecho Studios (production), Brand Citizens (purpose consultancy), and Sundae (performance influencer marketing), while championing diversity, expanding the creative class, and fostering partnerships (e.g., Da Vinci Schools).Before advertising, Evin was a middle school teacher. She holds an M.Ed. from Loyola Marymount University (2004) and has been recognized with honors like the Advertising Hall of Achievement (AAF, 2018), Adweek 50 (multiple years), and as a finalist in LA Times Business Visionaries: Inspirational Women. She's a frequent speaker (Cannes Lions, Brand Innovators podcasts) on resilience, pivoting careers, work-life "pendulum" balance, diverse perspectives, and people-first leadership.Based in the Los Angeles area (originally from Neenah, Wisconsin), she's active on LinkedIn (@evin-shutt-5250a39) sharing insights on creativity, agency growth, and impact.