Why Brands Still Matter

Patty Sachs is a global marketing leader with 30 years of experience delivering bold, business-driving strategies for the world’s top financial institutions and brands. Known for thinking big and leading with purpose, she blends creativity, data, and technology to drive measurable impact.
She is currently Global Head of Wealth Marketing at Citi, leading marketing across the full spectrum of Citi’s wealth businesses – from HNW to UUHNW. In this first-of-its-kind global role, Patty is focused on unifying and modernizing marketing across regions to accelerate growth and elevate the client and brand experience with our sophisticated clients and prospects, The World’s Changemakers.
Previously, as President and Global Groupe Client Lead for Citi at Publicis Groupe, she led a high-performing team that delivered breakthrough marketing strategies across Citi’s business lines.
Patty’s career spans leadership roles at Oppenheimer, JPMorgan Chase, UBS, and top agencies across WPP and Omnicom, where she helped shape iconic brands like American Express, HSBC, and IBM.
A passionate advocate for her industry and community, Patty has been recognized by She Runs It as a Working Mother of the Year and honored by the NYPD and American Red Cross for her philanthropic efforts. She also served on the Board of Directors for the Financial Communications Society, helping shape the future of financial marketing.
A proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Patty lives in New York City with her husband, Larry, and their 14-year-old twins, Sofie and Charlie. Outside of work, she’s an avid traveler, restaurant explorer, and lifelong tennis competitor.

Jon Sellman is an accomplished marketing and brand strategy leader with more than two decades of experience shaping some of the world’s most recognizable brands. As Chief Brand Officer at M&T Bank, he leads enterprise-wide brand strategy, marketing, sponsorships, and creative initiatives to strengthen customer connections and drive growth.

Prior to joining M&T, Jon served as Managing Director and Head of Global Brand Management at Citi, where he oversaw a comprehensive brand refresh, led global advertising and sponsorships—including Citi Bike—and built award-winning marketing and content teams. His career has been defined by creative innovation, data-driven insight, and a passion for building teams that deliver breakthrough work with measurable impact.

In his spare time, he serves on the boards of the Crabtree Neck Land Trust and the Patient Access Network Foundation.

Jennifer Lindauer is Director of Brand Marketing at Plymouth Rock Assurance, where she is leading a transformation to modernize the company’s brand and strengthen consumer connection in an increasingly competitive insurance landscape. She oversees brand strategy, creative development, website experience, and reputation management—ensuring the brand reflects Plymouth Rock’s human, local, and trusted identity across every touchpoint.

Jennifer began her career on the agency side working with CPG clients, developing a passion for uncovering consumer insights, and translating them into positioning and creative that drive significant business results. She went on to hold senior marketing roles at Citi, Verizon, Samsung, and BD, where she led award-winning work including Citi’s Live Richly and Double Cash “Means What It Says” campaigns—both recognized with Effie and FCS awards.

Known for connecting creativity and commercial impact, Jennifer believes strong brands are built on insight, trust, and relevance—and remain the most enduring drivers of growth in any market.

In 2025 Joe Maglio became CEO of the new Cheil Agency Network, while retaining his role as CEO of McKinney and Barbarian. The Cheil Agency Network includes McKinney, Iris, Barbarian, Attention Arc and CYLNDR Studios.

Joe Maglio was named CEO of McKinney in October 2018 — just the fifth CEO in McKinney’s 56-year history. Since then, the agency has grown to a record size by welcoming new client partners including Little Caesars and Popeyes, expanding into new cities and launching new verticals, such as health & wellness and influencer marketing. During his tenure, McKinney has been named both an A-List Standout Agency and a Best-Place-to-Work by Ad Age, a finalist for Agency-of-the-Year by Adweek and named a Media-Team-of-the-Year by Campaign, in addition to winning countless creative awards.

Previously, Joe held senior roles at Publicis and Havas, which included leading a portfolio of each respective agency’s largest clients. Joe is active in the advertising industry and was elected to the 4A’s National Board as a Director-At-Large. His other interests include film production, angel investing, and charitable work — he served as president of the Board of Directors for the 501(c)(3) organization, Safety Saints, and currently acts as a board advisor.