Kaleeta McDade

At VML Kaleeta helps companies drive growth and human value through an unmatched understanding of brand and human behavior; while harnessing the power of innovation, design, data, and technology. 20+ years of experience that spans numerous industries and geographies. Holding notable leadership and creative roles with Google Brand Studio, Apple, Sapient Shanghai, Deloitte Digital and Ogilvy. Recently, she was appointed to the Meta Global Council for 2024.

Kaleeta has a proven ability to drive impact for brands, helping them shape a strategy and vision that deepens the customer relationship across every stage of the engagement lifecycle. Kaleeta's influence and leadership have shaped how customers around the world experience some of the largest brands in retail, sports, beauty and health. Her work has been revered by major clients such as Costco, Nike, Apple, Google, WNBA, LA Rams, Verizon, AT&T, Wells Fargo, and The Coca-Cola Company as one of the leaders responsible for Cannes Brand of the Year. Bridging creative storytelling, into storyliving across VML's client portfolio.

Kaleeta has spoken at numerous conferences such as Cannes, MIT, Dreamforce, Adobe Summit, Adcolor, and NY Festivals. Lending her voice as a judge &/or president for Clios, ADC, D&AD, LIA, One Show, and Cannes.