Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is a large and prestigious group of business leaders who work closely and passionately with the Council to ensure that our important public service messages are delivered to the American people. The board is charged with the task of managing and advising the business affairs of the Ad Council. The Board of Directors is comprised of the industry's leading decision makers, from ad agencies, media, advertisers/client companies and trade organizations.

There are three distinctions within this esteemed group:

Board of Directors includes 96 voting members that serve three-year terms.

Honorary Directors are former directors who have made outstanding contributions to the success, growth, and reputation of the Ad Council. 

Chair Emeriti consists of all former Ad Council Chairmen of the Board.