Monks unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc?has appointed three industry heavyweights to key roles on its global Google business. These new leaders strengthen Monks' long-standing partnership with Google and mark the latest in a series of strategic global leadership updates this year.
Robyn Pierre-Lys, Chris Linden, and Chad Weaver join Monks in dedicated global roles: Pierre-Lys as SVP Global Head of Strategy, Linden as Global Group Creative Director, and Weaver as SVP Global Head of Client Solutions. Together, they bring world-class creative and strategic expertise paired with deep AI capabilities?advancing Monks' mission to redefine what an agency partnership with Google can be. In her role as SVP Global Head of Strategy, Robyn Pierre-Lys will drive the fusion of brand vision and strategy with advanced AI-enabled insights for a team of 50+ multidisciplinary strategists dedicated to Google all over the world. She brings deep expertise in brand development and strategic storytelling, having previously held roles at brand-side tech giants like Apple and Netflix, as well as leading creative agencies including 72andSunny, R/GA, Leo Burnett and AKQA. "We all know AI has changed the game on speed and scale, but the real challenge is ensuring it deepens, not flattens, the human stories we tell," said Robyn Pierre-Lys. In his role as Global Group Creative Director, Chris Linden will lead the creative team across all Google campaigns globally. He brings deep expertise in visual design and brand craft, having previously led teams across product, platform, and brand at Huge, where he cultivated a high-performance culture focused on driving creative excellence, growth, and innovation. Chad Weaver joins as SVP Head of Client Solutions, bringing extensive expertise in account management and client leadership. Chad will oversee the Google business in delivering high-impact, AI-enabled experiences, while guiding internal change management to accelerate adoption of AI tools and workflows. Weaver joins Monks from Huge where he led brand growth strategies, honing his specialization in transformation and AI-driven change, from strategy through implementation.