Nick Brien
CEO, OUTFRONT

We are thrilled to honor OUTFRONT CEO Nick Brien at this year’s gala, for his decades of leadership and impact that so richly reflect STRIVE values.

Nick’s work with STRIVE began in 2018 when he served as co-chair of the Women’s Empowerment Luncheon honoring Carolyn Everson. We are grateful to Nick for his continued belief in our mission. 

Nick Brien was appointed as OUTFRONT’s CEO in August 2025 and has served on the company’s Board of Directors since 2014. With more than four decades of global experience in advertising, media, and digital marketing, he has dedicated his career to driving business innovation and delivering impactful results through dynamic storytelling and personalized experiences.  

A seasoned CEO, Brien has led some of the world’s largest and most influential media and creative agencies, including Dentsu, McCann Worldgroup, and IPG Mediabrands. He successfully guided these organizations through rapid expansion and transformation, redefining their role in the global media landscape while partnering with leading advertisers such as L’Oréal, Microsoft, Intel, General Motors, Anheuser-Busch, Procter & Gamble, and American Express. Brien also served as CEO of Amobee, where he shaped global strategy, championed integrated ad tech solutions, and helped bridge TV and digital through audience optimization, data management, and market research.  

Earlier in his career, he held key leadership roles at Hearst Marketing Services, iCrossing, Leo Burnett Europe, Arc Worldwide, Starcom Mediavest Group, and Enthusiast Gaming.