About me

Kate Jeffers is the CEO of Leo Burnett Chicago. A 20-year veteran in agency business leadership, Kate has earned the reputation of being a transformative force and industry innovator. Before joining Leo Burnett, Kate spent two decades at Venables Bell + Partners (VB+P), the independent creative agency best known for its work on brands including Audi, Chipotle, Intel, Reebok, and REI. She most recently served as Partner and President, where she helped lead the agency to significant growth via new business and the diversification of its offerings. She was also pivotal to the agency's early adoption of AI, leading the launch of its AI consultancy, BRAIVE, and multiple equity investments in AI start-ups.

Previously, Jeffers spent time at Saatchi & Saatchi Los Angeles and Paris, TBWA/Chiat/Day, and Goodby Silverstein & Partners, working across categories on significant brands and initiatives, including launching the Apple iPod and Toyota Prius.