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Juan Andrés Elhazaz - Global CEO - SAMY
<p>Juan Andrés Elhazaz, Global CEO of SAMY—one of the world's premier social-first agency networks, spanning 15+ countries and backing major global accounts like Unilever Foods and Barilla. Juan Andrés spent nearly 14 years driving brand strategy at L'Oréal before joining SAMY, where he served as Global COO for seven years before stepping into the CEO chair. Combining deep corporate brand discipline with high-velocity M&A, data intelligence, and AI, Juan Andrés has spearheaded SAMY's global expansion—most recently executing a major nine-figure acquisition of US creator powerhouse Get Engaged. Today, we’re diving into scaling a social-first agency network globally, integrating AI with creative talent, and why European agencies are aggressively conquering the US market.</p>