TORONTO – Canadian advertising veteran Jani Yates has been named president and CEO of Advertising Standards Canada (ASC) effective June 13, 2016.
Yates, (pictured), brings over 30 years of industry experience to ASC, most recently at the Institute of Communication Agencies (ICA), where she served as president for the past nine years. In this capacity, Yates served as the ICA's representative on ASC's executive committee and board of directors. Before joining ICA, she held various senior roles within a number of leading Canadian communication agencies.
The Board initiated a national executive search in early 2016 following tNovember's announced resignation of Linda J. Nagel, ASC's long-standing president and CEO of 22 years.
"On behalf of the Board, we are thrilled to welcome Jani on board as President and CEO. Her breadth of experience, energy and drive are a perfect fit for the next chapter in ASC's history," said ASC board chair Sandy McLeod, in the announcement. "Jani is an insightful and ardent proponent of responsible advertising self-regulation. Her rich knowledge of ASC and the complexities of self-regulation, and strong ties with a broad range of industry stakeholders, will certainly continue to advance our mission and mandate in the years to come."
