Adrienne Strange Returns to Young & Laramore as the Agency’s First SVP, Chief Client Officer.

November 17, 2025, Indianapolis, IN. Young & Laramore (Y&L) today announced that Adrienne Strange has rejoined the independent creative agency as its first SVP, Chief Client Officer. In this senior role, Strange will oversee Y&L’s client operations, ensuring client success, business growth and team performance across the agency. As part of the leadership team, she will report directly to President & CEO, Tom Denari.

Strange’s appointment marks a homecoming—she began her advertising career at Young & Laramore before moving on to senior leadership roles at GSD&M, where she served as VP, Account Director, leading large-scale, multi-channel work for the U.S. Air Force and other national brands. Her return comes as Y&L continues to grow its national client roster and build on its reputation for bold, results-driven creative. Her career has been defined by building trust-based client partnerships and developing strong, integrated teams. 

“Adrienne was an emerging star when she was at Y&L more than a decade ago.  Her return is both a cultural win and a strategic one,” said Tom Denari, President & CEO of Young & Laramore. “She comes back to Y&L with deep client leadership experience and a modern approach to growth, knowing how to create conditions where creativity and performance can thrive.” 

As Chief Client Officer, Strange will partner with the agency’s creative, media, and strategy leads to deliver high-impact, results-driven work. She will lead Y&L’s client portfolio, ensuring satisfaction, retention,
and growth. 

“I’m thrilled to return to Y&L,” said Adrienne Strange, Chief Client Officer. “This agency shaped how I think about creativity and collaboration. My focus now is to deepen client partnerships, strengthen how our teams work together, and help brands grow through the kind of bold creative work Y&L is known for.”

“Adrienne’s arrival reflects our commitment to our clients’ growth,” added Denari.
“Our best work happens when business performance and creative excellence move
in lockstep—and Adrienne is built to lead that balance.”