Grupo Gallegos Announces Senior Account Hire and Planning Promotion

Grupo Gallegos announced the hiring of Rachel Gilmour as Group Account Director. As Group Account Director, Rachel will lead the JCPenney business. She has 13 years of experience leading brands on a global scale and in a broad range of categories, from retail to automotive to spirits.”Great account leadership requires a balance between understanding creative and a client’s business; we think we’ve found that in Rachel,” shared John Gallegos, Founder/CEO of Grupo Gallegos. “She has extensive experience as a global business lead at some of the most recognized agencies in the industry and has shown impressive creative vision and client leadership throughout her career.””I was attracted to Grupo Gallegos and the agency’s leadership, reputation, and approach to helping clients win today’s US Hispanic consumer,” shared Gilmour. “I’m excited about joining the agency and being a part its continued growth.”Before joining Grupo Gallegos, Gilmour held the role of Team Director at BBH London, where she led the Bailey’s brand. During her time there she also led the Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Alpen, and Bang & Olufsen accounts. Prior to BBH, was an Account Director at Miles Calcraft Briginshaw Duffy, leading the Debenham’s retail business, as well as the Department of Health and Splenda accounts. Her work for the Department of Health included their award winning Tobacco Control campaigns, one of which is in its third year and is regarded as the most successful government campaign in the UK.Grupo Gallegos also promoted Carlos Arias from Account Planner to Senior Account Planner. Arias was a key member of the team that launched the recent Carnival Cruise Lines campaign, “I love you, but…” He also worked on the award-winning California Milk Processor Board campaign “Bedtime Stories”.”We are extremely pleased to announce Carlos’ promotion,” said Andrew Delbridge, Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer of Grupo Gallegos. “He has an incredibly sharp mind, is adept at leading clients through strategic discussions, and has a keen creative sensibility.”