Kristen Cavallo

Kristen was named Global CEO of MullenLowe Global at the end of 2022. She never thought she’d be a CEO, rather that cool, swashbuckling momma taking her kids on international escapades around the globe, but luckily, she said yes to both. She is a dynamic leader, highly engaged with her client partners, and committed to helping brands innovate because in this era of accelerated change, a brand’s greatest threat is its own comfort zone.

Previously, Kristen was Chief Strategy Officer and President at Mullen (pre-merger with Lowe) and then, for the past five years she stewarded The Martin Agency to great heights. Under Kristen’s leadership, in 2021 and 2022 Martin was recognized as U.S. Agency of the Year and in 2023 Martin was named Ad Age’s Agency of the Year and made the coveted Fast Company Most Innovative Companies list. Her team was recognized for exceptional leadership in guiding their clients through the turbulence of the pandemic to sustain and grow their businesses.

Kristen is a leading voice in the advertising industry, taking on important social and business issues, serving as a champion for equity and inclusion, defending the integrity of original creative ideas and operating as a firm believer that innovation is where growth thrives. Kristen brings a high degree of energy and passion to our MullenLowe agencies and fights for breakthrough work and inclusive culture. She believes in leading with heart, in overcoming fear, and that real creative magic lies somewhere in between.