Ray Day takes charge as executive chairman at Allison Worldwide
- Ray Day has been appointed executive chairman of Allison Worldwide, effective December 2, 2024.
- Co-founders Scott Allison and Andy Hardie-Brown will transition to advisory roles after 23 years of leadership.
- The agency, previously Allison+Partners, transformed into Allison Worldwide to reflect its growth and integrated marketing capabilities.
In San Francisco on December 2, 2024, Ray Day was appointed as executive chairman of Allison Worldwide, a leader in global integrated marketing and communications. This transition marks a significant milestone as co-founders Scott Allison and Andy Hardie-Brown step down from their executive roles, moving into advisory positions after two decades of leadership. The agency, which began as a public relations firm in 2001, has evolved, rebranding from Allison+Partners to Allison Worldwide in 2023, reflecting its growth and modernization in the marketing landscape. Day, who joined Stagwell in 2020 and has extensive experience including roles at IBM and Ford, aims to drive future growth with a client-first culture focused on innovation and world-class results. Allison and Hardie-Brown expressed their gratitude to the clients and colleagues who supported them through the years, confident that the agency will keep flourishing under new leadership. The agency has grown to have a significant presence, with a network of 52 offices across five continents, and its founders believe that the established model and dedication to quality work will continue to support its success long into the future.