Speaker Kevin Johnson

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Kevin Johnson

CEO

GroupM Canada

Kevin Johnson is a seasoned media professional who brought 25+ years of industry experience across agencies and categories with him when he joined GroupM Canada as Chief Executive Officer at the end of 2021. Previous to that role, he was the CEO of MediaCom Canada bring the agency tremendous success from a new business and agency profile standpoint. Those who work with Kevin attest to his passion and steadfast dedication to delivering exceptional work through collaborative relationships and innovative thought.

Kevin stands out as a leader in the media industry for professional success but more than that, for his commitment to actively participating and impacting the industry and world around him. He believes strongly in the importance affecting meaningful change in the community and encourages his teams and clients to do the same – which has led to significant support for a long list of charitable organizations: The Heart & Stroke Foundation, The Daily Bread Food Bank, Canadian Blood Services, Sick Kids, the Canadian Cancer Society's Run for the Cure, and Skylark Children, Youth and Families.

Kevin is also a dedicated community mentor in Rexdale (where he grew up), a strong supporter of Trust 15, a group that provides social and educational tools to success in society through mentorship.

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