George Gallate

George is Merkle’s CMO and is also responsible for global development. He has 30+ years' experience in building and leading high performing networks and teams globally. He has worked across all media including seven years leading the global advertising, digital and marketing services of Intel.

George joined Merkle in July 2014 from RKG where he was CEO, following Merkle’s acquisition. Prior to RKG, George spent 27 years at Havas/Euro RSCG. He was the Global Chairman and before that Global CEO of Havas Digital, a network he formed and led since 1997. Under George’s leadership Adweek, ranked Euro RSCG 4D, now Havas Digital, as the largest digital network globally for five years in a row.

From 2005 through 2008 George was Havas’ Regional CEO for Asia Pacific, India and the Middle East with responsibility for 28 offices and more than 1,800 staff. He was based in Shanghai.

George has worked in most categories and has deep tech and B-to-B experience. He's led and worked on Intel and IBM globally, as well as Dell across Asia Pacific. George also has experience in B2C, having worked on Hershey’s, Volvo, Jaguar, National Australia Bank, Novartis, JetBlue, Hyatt, Sheraton and 1-800-Flowers.

George is an accomplished industry speaker, thought leader and innovator. He keynoted on 'Digital – Data – Integration' at the Cannes International Advertising Festival in 2001 and spoke there again in 2010. He was the Jury President of the Cannes CyberLion Jury in 2002.