Observed Signal · Apr 16, 2026 · Hiring · Source: Adweek · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Known Hires Lynn Lewis as Chief Client Officer
Known appointed Lynn Lewis, formerly McCann Worldgroup's chief marketing officer, as its first chief client officer to support an increase in large, global briefs. The independent agency—founded in 2020 and led by CEO and chairman Kern Schireson—added 24 new clients in 2025. Recent work cited includes a McDonald's documentary called Meal Ticket and brand campaigns for ADT and the Dr. The move is intended to strengthen client leadership as Known is increasingly invited to pitch and win bigger global briefs.
Agency leadership hire with limited industry-wide impact; notable for Known's ability to pursue larger global briefs but not industry-shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Known appointed Lynn Lewis as its first chief client officer.
- Lynn Lewis is a former chief marketing officer at McCann Worldgroup.
- Known was founded in 2020.
- Known added 24 new clients in 2025.
- Recent work includes a McDonald's documentary called Meal Ticket and brand campaigns for ADT and the Dr.
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