Allied Global Marketing Names Adam Cunningham New CEO

Allied Global Marketing Taps Adam Cunningham as New Global CEO

The agency veteran steps into the top role as Kelly Estrella becomes COO and Clint Kendall moves to the Board of Directors.

Marcus J. Delany

Mar 24, 2026, 2:43 AM PT · 1 min read

THE RUNDOWN

Adam Cunningham promoted from Chief Strategy Officer to Global CEO.
Kelly Estrella takes the helm as the new Chief Operating Officer.
Clint Kendall transitions from CEO to the company’s Board of Directors.
The agency operates 24 offices across North America, Europe, and Asia.
New leadership will focus on integrated, data-driven marketing for entertainment clients.

Allied Global Marketing is ushering in a new chapter of leadership. The agency announced on March 24, 2026, that Adam Cunningham has been appointed as its new Global CEO. Cunningham previously served as the firm’s Chief Strategy Officer, where he was instrumental in evolving the company’s data-driven marketing services for a global clientele.

Joining the new executive lineup is Kelly Estrella, who has been promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Estrella, formerly the agency's Chief of Marketing Operations, will now oversee the operational efficiency of Allied’s 24 offices worldwide. These leadership changes are designed to further integrate the agency's marketing solutions across film, television, gaming, and lifestyle sectors.

Outgoing CEO Clint Kendall is not leaving the company entirely. After a long tenure leading the organization, Kendall will transition to a seat on Allied Global Marketing’s Board of Directors. Under his leadership, the agency expanded its footprint significantly, working with major industry players such as Disney, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Discovery.