Tim Maleeny

Tim Maleeny

President, Havas New York; Chief Strategy Officer Havas NA at Havas New York
San Francisco, United States

About me

Tim is our Chief Strategy Officer, leading an eclectic group of strategic planners, communications architects, digital experts and analysts who collaborate to build meaningful and effective brand platforms for our clients. Tim is known as a pioneer in reshaping the industry’s approach to strategic planning, hiring hybrid talent and building dynamic teams that can be reconfigured as clients’ needs change. Tim is a hybrid himself, having worked as a copywriter, producer, account director and strategic planner since his career began over two decades ago. He has worked in every major product category on famous brands sold in every corner of the globe. Prior to joining Havas, Tim was head of strategy for Ogilvy, where he led the largest planning department in the country. Before that he was part of the management team at Riney in San Francisco, where he led both strategy and new business. Tim is also a bestselling author of numerous short stories and four award-winning novels, two of which have been optioned for film. He has degrees from Dartmouth College and Columbia University, where he’s also served as adjunct professor of marketing. Tim lives in Tribeca with his family. 

Positions

President, Havas New York; Chief Strategy Officer Havas NA
New York, United States
Tim Maleeny is Chief Strategy Officer, North America, tasked with contributing to Havas’ growth platform strategy, expanding the agency’s strategic capabilities, and personally advising top-tier North American clients as part of the agency’s ongoing mission to be the most meaningful partner to the modern CMO.
In addition to his role as Chief Strategy Officer, North America, Tim also serves as President of Havas New York, helping the flagship agency continue to break tradition under the leadership of New York’s CEO, Laura Maness.
Tim returns to Havas from R/GA, where he was Executive Director of Brand & Marketing Strategy. Prior to that he led the NY office of Heat+Deloitte Digital, as CSO and General Manager. A former head of planning for Ogilvy, Tim brings almost two decades of experience in strategy, consulting and campaign development for clients across virtually every product category.
A bestselling author of four award-winning novels, Tim is known for his narrative approach to building integrated campaigns. He has degrees from Dartmouth College and Columbia University, where he’s also served as an adjunct professor of marketing.
This is his second tour of duty at Havas, where he was previously CSO and co-managing partner of the New York Office. Tim lives in Tribeca with his family. 
Director of Brand Planning
San Francisco, United States

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