I am a dynamic business leader with a proven track record in omni-channel marketing, driving brand growth, overseeing multi-million-dollar operations, and building high-performing teams. My expertise spans organizational leadership, business development, and operational excellence, especially in healthcare, medical technology, and finance. I leverage data-driven insights, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver innovative CRM marketing strategies and sustainable growth. With an entrepreneurial spirit, I lead cultural change, simplify complexity, and align values, structure, and behaviors to strategic objectives across organizations large and small.

Cathy Gray

I am a dynamic business leader with a proven track record in omni-channel marketing, driving brand growth, overseeing multi-million-dollar operations, and building high-performing teams. My expertise spans organizational leadership, business development, and operational excellence, especially in healthcare, medical technology, and finance. I leverage data-driven insights, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver innovative CRM marketing strategies and sustainable growth. With an entrepreneurial spirit, I lead cultural change, simplify complexity, and align values, structure, and behaviors to strategic objectives across organizations large and small.

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I am a dynamic business leader with a proven track record in omni-channel marketing, driving brand growth, overseeing multi-million-dollar operations, and building high-performing teams. My expertise spans organizational leadership, business development, and operational excellence, especially in healthcare, medical technology, and finance. I leverage data-driven insights, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration to deliver innovative CRM marketing strategies and sustainable growth. With an entrepreneurial spirit, I lead cultural change, simplify complexity, and align values, structure, and behaviors to strategic objectives across organizations large and small.

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English
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Work Experience

Managing Partner at SimplyTold / Omnicom Health
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Launched a Toronto-based agency under the Omnicom holding company; developed and executed a comprehensive business development strategy and market positioning; built and led a high-performing team with an innovative organizational structure; directed omnichannel marketing initiatives for a leading oncology brand.
Group Account Director at Ogilvy Health
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Oversaw pharmaceutical marketing for diabetes, oncology, rare disease, and veterinary medicine; managed a team of 15; introduced a Project Management Office (PMO) to improve project governance and delivery efficiency; drove global client growth and cross-functional collaboration.
VP Client Partner at Tank/Grey Worldwide
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Managed global campaigns for a US-based pharmaceutical client across TV, digital, and print; expanded the business portfolio threefold within 18 months; implemented agile project management practices to accelerate delivery and campaign effectiveness.
Idea Innovation, Marketing Consultant/Founder
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Increased revenue by 20% YoY via direct-to-consumer marketing for a furniture manufacturer; audited and revamped a website for a local medical spa, advised on pricing strategies and product offering; produced KPI-driven analytics reports informing marketing plans.
VP Managing Director at FCB Six
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2018
Strategic and operational oversight of multiple brands, business development, staff management; member of the Senior Executive team with 20+ staff; grew the largest client business in the agency from 3 to 13 North American brands; built a marketing operations team covering client service, strategy, email marketing, data management, analytics, contact center, fulfillment, and project management.
Director Relationship Marketing at Klick Health
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
CRM strategist and client service lead; planned and created digital brand content strategies and development of websites, landing pages, display ads, SEO, SEM, and journey mapping for several North American client brands.

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Healthcare, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment