Grupo Gallegos announces New Executive Leadership

Grupo Gallegos Founder & CEO John Gallegos announced two new posts that will enable the agency to more effectively fulfill its mission to be the most creatively driven, culturally attuned agency in the U.S.

Beginning July 18, Dave Damman, currently Interim Global Executive Creative Director for Commonwealth IPG overseeing the Chevrolet business, will become the agency’s new Chief Creative Officer & Co-President.

Effective immediately, Andrew Delbridge, currently Chief Strategy & Engagement Officer for Grupo Gallegos, adds the title of Co-President, partnering with Damman to shape and run the agency’s growth and operations, as well as its creative output.

Gallegos remains in his role, continuing to lead and set forth the vision for the agency.

“Grupo Gallegos’ new face of leadership is proof that our vision resonates with the top talent in our industry,” said Gallegos. “The U.S. consumer landscape is changing; we now live in a ‘polycultural’ world, and what’s most important is having the right balance of sensibility and capability to help our clients grow their businesses. Dave and Andrew’s proven track record in both the creative and strategy sides of the business will help us be fearless and focused as our client relationships and assignments continue to evolve.”

“The independent, entrepreneurial spirit of Grupo Gallegos, and the holistic vision that John and his team all share for the future of advertising made accepting this position a no-brainer for me,” said Damman. “I am energized to co-lead an agency that focuses on creatively driven work for brands.”

“This is an exciting era for Grupo Gallegos as we evolve the agency to reflect how the U.S. consumer marketplace looks,” said Delbridge. “I am looking forward to continuing to work with John, and now Dave, to ensure we are constantly solving clients’ problems through brilliant creative with strategic underpinnings.”