In a digital-first world, our leaders inspire us to be second to none.
Stan Valencis
President
About 25 years ago, Stan was in his garage programming accounting software with his yellow lab Tuco. An early adopter of digital primacy, Stan shifted his company’s focus, scale and capabilities. Today, he has built a network of agencies that offer 360-degree digital capabilities. While each agency offers distinct capabilities, the caliber of talent, service and work consistently delivers outsized returns for our clients' digital investments. From Fortune 100s to the Ivy League universities, our nearly 10 out of 10 client retention level reflects our commitment and success.
Meg Shanley
Chief Operating Officer and SVP, Experience
Meg brings 20+ years of strategic leadership and operational insight to her role as COO, driving organizational excellence and client success. With a background in user experience, information architecture, and content strategy, she ensures that every digital initiative is aligned with business goals and delivers measurable value. Meg excels at building cross-functional teams, optimizing workflows, and scaling content-driven strategies that position clients for long-term growth and competitive advantage.
Alicia Arnold
SVP, Strategic Services
Alicia is a digital strategy leader with 20+ years of experience helping brands navigate complexity and drive impact. She turns challenges into actionable strategies that deliver results. Known for her sharp instincts, collaborative approach, and focus on outcomes, her leadership has powered two Cannes Lions-winning teams. Alicia has shaped digital strategy for clients across the globe at Forrester, Hill Holliday, and Isobar. She holds an MBA from Bentley and a Master’s in Creativity, Innovation, and Change Leadership from SUNY Buffalo. Alicia believes the best strategies don’t just solve problems, they unlock potential.
Charlie DeLong
SVP, Technology
By focusing on the usefulness of technology instead of the technology itself, Charlie implements user friendly solutions that are transformative for organizations while driving ROI. Collaborating with our teams and clients to align technology with business outcomes forms long-lasting strategic relationships. Charlie has an impressive track record of producing tangible and measurable results across a wide range of industries and transformative projects.
Kieran McCabe
SVP, Creative
With 20 years of experience in creative direction, interactive design and art direction—Kieran guides all of Primacy’s Creative teams as we develop and evolve brands, marketing campaigns, breakthrough digital experiences, and more. He has also led the work on a number of successful, award-winning projects—including multiple Webby and Anthem Awards.
Ryan Saghir
VP, Performance Marketing
Ryan is a growth-driven marketing executive with 17 years of experience leading digital strategy at the intersection of creativity, data, and execution. He has built and scaled high-performing teams both inside global brands and at top agencies, with a focus on translating complex customer journeys into measurable growth. At Primacy, Ryan leads the Performance Marketing team, helping clients outpace the competition through smarter, faster, and more connected marketing.
