DDB Chicago Promotes Kiska Howell to EVP, Head of Business Leadership

DDB Chicago has announced the promotion of Kiska Howell to EVP, head of business leadership overseeing leadership and growth for the region’s largest office.  

Previously, Kiska held titles such as SVP, group account director and most recently served as EVP, executive business lead on the Molson Coors account. Prior to joining DDB Chicago in 2019, Kiska held several account management roles at agencies including FCB Chicago and Dieste, Inc.  

Kiska said, “DDB Chicago is going through an evolution that I’m so proud to be a part of in my expanded role. I am incredibly thrilled to lead Business Leadership in taking our client relationships to new heights - and pushing for creativity as the ultimate force for change in business and culture.” 

Kiska specialises in integration with cross agency disciplines, where she is actively involved in learning and incorporating research, strategy and media to the overall brand design, ensuring that all parts are the sum of the whole. 

Kiska will join Rodrigo Jatene, chief creative officer, and Milo Chao, chief strategy officer, as part of Emma Montgomery’s leadership who returns to Omnicom as CEO of DDB Chicago on July 24th. 

The news comes at a time of significant momentum for DDB Chicago. Last month, the agency picked up five Lions (at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for Skittles and TWIX, contributing to DDB Worldwide’s being named 2023 Cannes Creative Network of the Year.