JGA adds new executive position

JGA has named Joanne Healy to the newly created position of executive VP, chief strategy officer.



Her responsibilities will span across strategy, creative and business development, bringing her unique perspective to the rapidly evolving world of retail, service and brand experience.



Most recently Healy served as professor and dean of graduate studies for the College for Creative Studies, Detroit, where she launched its graduate studies division in 2009. Previously, she was VP, interactive strategies for T. Rowe Price, Baltimore.



“Joanne has a diverse career working in the corporate consulting and educational space, and across these categories has made significant contributions in thought leadership, innovation, and passion for the creative field,” said JGA chairman Ken Nisch. “Bridging expertise in design, through her educational and professional background, Joanne is particularly noted as a mentor of new talent, bringing rigor and great instincts to the creative and strategic process.”



Healy holds a Masters of Fine Arts degree from Yale University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University.