Shiona McDougall

Shiona McDougall

Global CSO at RAPP
New York, United States

About me

Shiona McDougall stands at the forefront of RAPP's strategic vision, leading a team of talented strategists worldwide to shape the future of marketing with both precision and empathy. As a visionary global leader, Shiona brings unmatched expertise and passion for partnering with clients to deliver data-driven strategies that drive real, measurable results.

With a keen focus on innovation and client success, Shiona steers the evolution of RAPP’s strategic product, ensuring it remains cutting-edge in an ever-changing marketing landscape. Her impressive background includes senior client-side marketing leadership roles, where she transformed CRM strategies and spearheaded digital transformation initiatives. Her unique blend of agency leadership and client-side experience gives Shiona an unparalleled perspective, helping clients navigate the complexities of modern marketing across many industries for the world’s leading brands.

At RAPP, Shiona fosters a culture of collaboration and creativity, working closely with her team and clients to push the boundaries of what's possible in data-driven marketing. Her leadership bridges strategy and innovation, delivering solutions that consistently exceed client expectations and make real the art of the possible.

Looking to the future, Shiona is dedicated to driving impactful results for RAPP's clients while championing innovation and excellence across the organization. With her customer-first mindset and unwavering commitment to strategic growth, every day she empower her teams and businesses to thrive.

Positions

Global CSO
London, United Kingdom
April 2010 - Present (14 years 11 months)
Global Chief Strategy Officer Oct 2018 – Present
Leading the development and definition of Rapp’s portfolio of strategic tools and championing best practice with local market strategic leads and within Omnicom Precision Marketing Group.

SVP Strategy Jan 2016 – Present
Member of the senior leadership at RAPP responsible for driving the business forwards and leading our approach across all clients.

Executive Planning Director May 2014 – Present
Leadership and development of planning at RAPP as well as continuing to deliver insight-driven strategy for clients.

Strategy Director Apr 2010 – Present
A solution lead role responsible for leading the vision and strategy for clients including Virgin Media, P&G, Barclays and Skype

Education

2:1 combined hons - Business and German

1991 - 1995 (4 years)

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