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People are at the heart of what we do, which is why

people are at the heart of Meet The People.

We are proven entrepreneurs with deep operational skills, dedicated to disrupting the traditional
advertising holding company model and mindset by recentering on people—with skills, transparency and honesty.
Our leadership team members serve as enablers, mentors, career-makers and facilitators to our growing group of incredible people.

Meet The People Leadership

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Tim Ringel
Group CEO, Meet The People
 
Tim Ringel is a highly experienced global CEO in the marketing sector, leading Meet The People and having previously managed large international agencies. His extensive experience spans multiple continents, and he is a frequent speaker and supporter of entrepreneurial causes.
 

Lu Hur
Group CFO, Meet The People
 
Lu Hur, with over 18 years of financial expertise in media and advertising, joins Meet The People as CFO, bringing a proven track record of driving revenue growth and profitability. Her experience includes overseeing financials for large international businesses at 160over90 and Publicis Media, and she is passionate about fostering a people-centric approach to advertising.
 


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Michael Carella
VP of Growth, Meet The People
 
Michael Carella is a highly experienced advertising strategist and agency leader who founded his own agency in 2000. Specializing in client strategy and integrated marketing for retail, he focuses on building long-term partnerships and delivering impactful, data-driven results.
 
 

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Jon Sessions
Head of IT, Meet The People
 
Jon Sessions founded Gravity, Columbia's sole IT service provider with Apple Authorized Service Provider status. Complementing entrepreneurial achievements, he actively shared technology insights through local teaching and a column in the Columbia Business Times.
 

 

 

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Caroline Andriano
Head of HR, Meet The People
 
At Meet The People, Caroline drives people strategy and fosters a culture of excellence to support the group's growth. Caroline' expertise includes employment law, performance coaching, and benefit programs, with a focus on team success and balanced business and employee growth.
 

 

Max Lazerwitz

 

Max Lazerwitz
Strategy Director, Meet The People
 
Max Lazerwitz, a finance and strategy professional, has a history of driving revenue growth and operational efficiency, notably from his time at WeWork. He brings expertise in sales strategy, operational streamlining, and securing major enterprise deals, and is eager to contribute to the company's growth.
 

Meet The People Values

Recruiting

Recruiting

At Meet The People, we know that our team is our most valuable asset.

Whether someone has a creative role, a strategist function, a data specialty or any other discipline in our industry, we welcome and attract some of the best people in the world. 

DEI

DE&I

Meet The People's mission embraces unity through diversity and respecting individual experiences.

The company aims to foster a culture of inclusivity by addressing unconscious biases, promoting cultural competency, and advocating for racial and social justice.

Culture

Our Culture

Meet The People aims to balance financial success with a respectful and flexible work environment, prioritizing employee well-being.

The company provides a platform for individuals to engage and advance based on their skills and ambitions.

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