Shayne Millington

Shayne Millington, Chief Creative Officer at McCann New York, stands out as a transformative leader in one of the world’s most prestigious creative agencies. Under her direction, McCann New York has reached unparalleled heights, earning accolades as the most awarded agency in the McCann network, being named the top-performing New York agency by Cannes Lions, and recognized by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Agencies. The agency has also secured the coveted title of Agency of the Year at the Effies and several other prominent awards shows.

Shayne’s career is marked by a string of remarkable achievements. She has been ranked among the top five Chief Creative Officers globally by Cannes Lions and The One Show, where she was notably one of only two women recognized in this category. She has also been honored as ADWEEK’s Agency All-Star Creative of the Year, appeared on the Creative Top 100 list, and named as one of the Agency Leaders to Watch. Her award-winning work spans multiple prestigious honors, including D&AD Black Pencils, Titanium and Grand Prix awards at Cannes Lions, Innovation awards, two Tribeca Short Film Awards, and a Penta Pencil. Additionally, she has earned Grand Clios, Effie Best of Show, EPICA Awards, the Webby, Andys, and the Marketer of the Year award for Microsoft, along with numerous other distinctions at the industry’s top festivals.

Beyond these accolades, Shayne is an influential figure in the advertising world, frequently serving as a judge for major awards such as Cannes, The One Show, Clios, and Andys. She is also a sought-after speaker, having shared her expertise at high-profile events like the Tribeca Film Festival, Cannes Lions, Adweek, AdAge, and Contagious, where she has discussed her forward-thinking perspectives on creativity and innovation.

Her impact and thought leadership have been highlighted in major publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fast Company, and Monocle. Shayne’s commitment to expanding the role of creativity in advertising is evident in her conviction that creativity should serve as a force for good, sparking cultural conversations and driving societal change.