The Martin Agency Promotes Karen Costello to CCO in the Wake of Joe Alexander's Scandalous Departure

Agency veteran formerly led the Mondelēz business

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The Martin Agency of Richmond, Va., has promoted executive creative director Karen Costello to chief creative officer, a role left unfilled since her predecessor Joe Alexander departed last December amid an investigation into claims of sexual harassment.

Costello joined Martin less than six months ago as executive creative director leading creative on the entire Mondelēz portfolio, which includes such brands as Oreo, Ritz and Chips Ahoy. After Alexander’s purported firing, she and fellow ecd Jerry Hoak were promoted to interim lead creative roles.

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