Lisa Sherman

Lisa Sherman is an innovative leader and accomplished executive with deep experience in the private and nonprofit sectors. She has over 35 years of experience building, transforming and growing organizations. As president and CEO of the Ad Council, she leads all aspects of this national nonprofit. Working at the intersection of media, marketing, technology, entertainment, advertising and philanthropy, the Ad Council convenes the world’s best storytellers to build innovative social impact campaigns that drive change at scale.

Prior to the Ad Council, Lisa was at Viacom, where she built a powerful media business, launching and leading Logo TV, the first cable network for LGBTQ audiences. She also held a number of senior operating roles at Verizon, IPG agency Hill Holliday and the Women’s Sports Network, the VC-backed marketing company she co-founded.

Lisa is currently a member of the board of directors of Brainlabs Digital, a PE owned, high performance full-service media agency. She also serves as an advisor to Guild Education, an EdTech Unicorn preparing the workforce of today for the jobs of tomorrow, along with My Code, a media company that empowers brands to build lasting relationships with diverse, multicultural communities. In addition to her accomplishments in the commercial world, she is an experienced non-profit board member, and currently serving as a Trustee at her alma mater, Dickinson College.

Lisa is a thought leader and frequent public speaker. In 2021, she was named one of Fast Company’s “Most Creative People in Business.” She was recognized as the 2020 Marketer of the Year by the American Marketing Association. In 2019, Lisa was also honored with a prestigious Matrix Award by New York Women in Communications.