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Podcast: The Ad Podcast
Episode: Ali Cornford – Managing Director & Geoff McHenry – Head of Strategy- 72andSunny New York
Description: Ali Cornford – Managing Director, 72andSunny New YorkAli relocated from Toronto to New York and brings over 15 years of leadership in advertising and agency management . In March 2024, she was named Managing Director of 72NY, joining the executive leadership alongside Juliana Cobb and Geoff McHenry. Previously, she led Convicts as MD (2021–2024) and held account and business roles at BBH, Droga5, Anomaly, BBDO, and Grey Canada. In her current role, Ali oversees agency operations and client partnerships, with clients including Paramount+, Sleep Number, E*Trade, 1800 Tequila, Autotrader, and Comcast Adweek. Known for her “gritty hunger, curiosity, and leadership,” she’s focused on d...