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Company Summary

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Robert G Vallee Jr
Chairman and CEO
After 34 years of working for the George P. Johnson Company, and 20 years leading the organization, Robert was the vision behind the formation of Project in October 2010.

He graduated from DePauw University in 1976, and his early career was focused on production and client services before moving into various management roles. Robert has focused his leadership on developing the global agency network dedicated to engagement marketing.

He oversees Project’s 15 award-winning agencies and all aspects of the network’s 43 offices and 2,200+ employees globally. Born and raised in Detroit, Robert’s distinguished career has many highlights including the opening of George P. Johnson’s renowned Los Angeles office in 1985, which quickly blossomed when clients Toyota, Nissan, and Honda all added luxury divisions, evolving GPJ into the leading experiential marketing agency in the world. Global growth was furthered when in 1998 George P. Johnson won agency of record for all IBM customer-facing events globally. Several acquisitions and joint ventures in Europe and Asia followed setting up the framework for today’s network of agencies.

He is a supporter of numerous charities, including a role as trustee in his local hospital.

Robert G Vallee Jr
Chairman and CEO
After 34 years of working for the George P. Johnson Company, and 20 years leading the organization, Robert was the vision behind the formation of Project in October 2010.

He graduated from DePauw University in 1976, and his early career was focused on production and client services before moving into various management roles. Robert has focused his leadership on developing the global agency network dedicated to engagement marketing.

He oversees Project’s 15 award-winning agencies and all aspects of the network’s 43 offices and 2,200+ employees globally. Born and raised in Detroit, Robert’s distinguished career has many highlights including the opening of George P. Johnson’s renowned Los Angeles office in 1985, which quickly blossomed when clients Toyota, Nissan, and Honda all added luxury divisions, evolving GPJ into the leading experiential marketing agency in the world. Global growth was furthered when in 1998 George P. Johnson won agency of record for all IBM customer-facing events globally. Several acquisitions and joint ventures in Europe and Asia followed setting up the framework for today’s network of agencies.

He is a supporter of numerous charities, including a role as trustee in his local hospital.

Laurence S Vallee
Board Member
As former long-standing President of Project, Laurence S. Vallee managed Project’s global operations and oversaw the day-to-day operations of the company’s world headquarters. Laurence contributed significantly to George P. Johnson’s transition from an event production company into a leading experience marketing agency by aiding in the successful integration of acquired businesses and greenfield operations in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Belgium.

Laurence S Vallee
Board Member
As former long-standing President of Project, Laurence S. Vallee managed Project’s global operations and oversaw the day-to-day operations of the company’s world headquarters. Laurence contributed significantly to George P. Johnson’s transition from an event production company into a leading experience marketing agency by aiding in the successful integration of acquired businesses and greenfield operations in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Belgium.

John Clinton
Board Member
John Clinton is one of Project’s independent board members. Having held C-level leadership roles in the communications industry John brings a unique strategic insight into branding, marketing and communications issues, in addition to his wealth of experience in creative company leadership roles. Most recently John was Head of Creative and Content for Edelman North America. John previously worked at Transcontinental Media in both publishing and digital communications. He was also CEO of Grey Canada, headed J Walter Thompson Chicago and JWT Canada, and was President of Enterprise Advertising. John is an accomplished sculptor with a focus in bronze. His work lives in collections in Canada, the U.S. and Europe and has been in shows in Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, Whistler and Banff.

John Clinton
Board Member
John Clinton is one of Project’s independent board members. Having held C-level leadership roles in the communications industry John brings a unique strategic insight into branding, marketing and communications issues, in addition to his wealth of experience in creative company leadership roles. Most recently John was Head of Creative and Content for Edelman North America. John previously worked at Transcontinental Media in both publishing and digital communications. He was also CEO of Grey Canada, headed J Walter Thompson Chicago and JWT Canada, and was President of Enterprise Advertising. John is an accomplished sculptor with a focus in bronze. His work lives in collections in Canada, the U.S. and Europe and has been in shows in Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, Whistler and Banff.

Steven Felsher
Board Member
Steven G. Felsher is an executive with extensive experience in finance, administration, governance, and other aspects of public and private company management and oversight.

Steve spent most of his career at Grey Global Group Inc., a publicly-traded global marketing services company.

At Grey, Steve was Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, having responsibility for essentially all non-client/media facing activities including financial management, human resources, capital formation and corporate development, investor relations and strategic growth initiatives.

Following his tenure at Grey, Steve joined Quadrangle Group LLC, a private equity fund, where he was Senior Advisor until 2019. He is also a founding partner of Armory Square Ventures, a venture capital fund.

In addition, he has undertaken board, consulting and advisory assignments for a large number of public and private companies, with particular emphasis in the professional services, technology and intellectual property fields.Steve also has served on the board of some prominent not for profit organizations including Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York Academy of Medicine and Muscular Dystrophy Association of America.

Steve is a graduate of Dickinson College and Yale Law School, and was a Thomas J. Watson Foundation Fellow.

Steven Felsher
Board Member
Steven G. Felsher is an executive with extensive experience in finance, administration, governance, and other aspects of public and private company management and oversight.

Steve spent most of his career at Grey Global Group Inc., a publicly-traded global marketing services company.

At Grey, Steve was Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, having responsibility for essentially all non-client/media facing activities including financial management, human resources, capital formation and corporate development, investor relations and strategic growth initiatives.

Following his tenure at Grey, Steve joined Quadrangle Group LLC, a private equity fund, where he was Senior Advisor until 2019. He is also a founding partner of Armory Square Ventures, a venture capital fund.

In addition, he has undertaken board, consulting and advisory assignments for a large number of public and private companies, with particular emphasis in the professional services, technology and intellectual property fields.Steve also has served on the board of some prominent not for profit organizations including Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York Academy of Medicine and Muscular Dystrophy Association of America.

Steve is a graduate of Dickinson College and Yale Law School, and was a Thomas J. Watson Foundation Fellow.

Peter Lambousis
EVP, Corporate Strategy
Peter Lambousis is executive vice president, corporate strategy for Project, based in New York. Peter is a member of Project’s Executive Committee and works with the network's regional and agency CEOs to craft and execute Project's strategic vision. Beyond structural and financial matters, the most interesting parts of Peter’s role are presenting the Project story to its various constituencies, identifying and attracting world-class talent into the network, and assisting agency leaders in delivering the full power of Project to their clients. Prior to joining Project at its inception in 2010, Peter worked at J.P. Morgan for 13 years. Most recently, he was Head of Investment Bank Strategy, formulating and implementing the firm’s strategic priorities for its Investment Bank Management Committee. During downtime, Peter is an avid skier, semi-obsessed marathoner, and wannabe outdoorsman.

Peter Lambousis
EVP, Corporate Strategy
Peter Lambousis is executive vice president, corporate strategy for Project, based in New York. Peter is a member of Project’s Executive Committee and works with the network's regional and agency CEOs to craft and execute Project's strategic vision. Beyond structural and financial matters, the most interesting parts of Peter’s role are presenting the Project story to its various constituencies, identifying and attracting world-class talent into the network, and assisting agency leaders in delivering the full power of Project to their clients. Prior to joining Project at its inception in 2010, Peter worked at J.P. Morgan for 13 years. Most recently, he was Head of Investment Bank Strategy, formulating and implementing the firm’s strategic priorities for its Investment Bank Management Committee. During downtime, Peter is an avid skier, semi-obsessed marathoner, and wannabe outdoorsman.

Eva Miller
EVP, HR
Eva is a savvy human resource professional with 20 years of experience managing talent and building culture. Areas of expertise include coaching and development, employee engagement, acquisitions, and innovating employee benefits. Before she joined George P. Johnson in 1993, Eva worked in the entertainment industry producing commercials and music videos. Now EVP, Human Resources at Project Worldwide, Eva sits on the board of Employee-Owned S Corporations of America (ESCA) and represents Project and its U.S. agencies on Capitol Hill where she promotes and educates legislators on S-Corp ESOPs. Outside of work, Eva is the proud mom of two teenagers who are following their passions in ballet and classical music performance.

Eva Miller
EVP, HR
Eva is a savvy human resource professional with 20 years of experience managing talent and building culture. Areas of expertise include coaching and development, employee engagement, acquisitions, and innovating employee benefits. Before she joined George P. Johnson in 1993, Eva worked in the entertainment industry producing commercials and music videos. Now EVP, Human Resources at Project Worldwide, Eva sits on the board of Employee-Owned S Corporations of America (ESCA) and represents Project and its U.S. agencies on Capitol Hill where she promotes and educates legislators on S-Corp ESOPs. Outside of work, Eva is the proud mom of two teenagers who are following their passions in ballet and classical music performance.

Judy Skiles
CFO
Judy is EVP, chief financial officer for Project, a global network of marketing agencies. Prior to joining Project, Judy worked in the audit division of Arthur Andersen’s Detroit office. Judy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Detroit and an Executive MBA from the University of Michigan. As a licensed CPA, she is a member of both the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Judy also is a board member of First Tee of Greater Detroit.

Judy Skiles
CFO
Judy is EVP, chief financial officer for Project, a global network of marketing agencies. Prior to joining Project, Judy worked in the audit division of Arthur Andersen’s Detroit office. Judy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Detroit and an Executive MBA from the University of Michigan. As a licensed CPA, she is a member of both the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Judy also is a board member of First Tee of Greater Detroit.

Jessica Anderson
SVP, Marketing
Jessica Anderson is head of marketing for Project, based in New York. Her role is multifaceted, including cultivating and promoting the Project brand, nurturing network collaboration, and driving opportunities for agencies. Prior, Jessica was Chief Client Officer at Project member agency Praytell, where she guided the agency's priority client engagements, provided ongoing strategic counsel, and developed offerings and intellectual property. Before Praytell, Jessica worked within agency networks at WPP and Omnicom where she crafted and led marketing and communications programs for companies across nearly every industry including Fortune 500 brands, non-profit organizations and start-ups. In her spare time, she is a writer, visual artist, runner, and traveler.

Jessica Anderson
SVP, Marketing
Jessica Anderson is head of marketing for Project, based in New York. Her role is multifaceted, including cultivating and promoting the Project brand, nurturing network collaboration, and driving opportunities for agencies. Prior, Jessica was Chief Client Officer at Project member agency Praytell, where she guided the agency's priority client engagements, provided ongoing strategic counsel, and developed offerings and intellectual property. Before Praytell, Jessica worked within agency networks at WPP and Omnicom where she crafted and led marketing and communications programs for companies across nearly every industry including Fortune 500 brands, non-profit organizations and start-ups. In her spare time, she is a writer, visual artist, runner, and traveler.

Ben Taylor
CEO APAC
Ben leads Project in the Asia Pacific region, focusing on growth and transformation as the needs of our clients and industry evolve. Ben began his career in the events industry at a very young age. He relocated to Asia over 10 years ago and has lived in Hong Kong and Beijing during that time. Ben has been a champion of change and the evolution of the industry and has led some of the most celebrated and innovative work for multi-national and local Asian brands as well as Asian countries.

Ben Taylor
CEO APAC
Ben leads Project in the Asia Pacific region, focusing on growth and transformation as the needs of our clients and industry evolve. Ben began his career in the events industry at a very young age. He relocated to Asia over 10 years ago and has lived in Hong Kong and Beijing during that time. Ben has been a champion of change and the evolution of the industry and has led some of the most celebrated and innovative work for multi-national and local Asian brands as well as Asian countries.

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