# Andrew Noel

> Andrew Noel is the co-founder and Global CEO of GALE, a Stagwell agency combining business strategy, creative, media, CRM and technology. Based in the Greater Toronto Area, he became global CEO in March 2025 after helping establish GALE in 2014. His earlier career includes Infosys, Sapient and Bank of Montreal; his public commentary focuses on customer experience, loyalty and the effect of AI on brand preferences.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Global CEO at GALE
- **Organizations:** GALE, Bank of Montreal, Sapient, Firstsource Solutions, Infosys Technologies
- **Education:** Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing, Mount Allison University, Master of Business Administration, Information Technology, Athabasca University
- **Known for:** Co-founded GALE in 2014 and became its Global CEO in 2025., Helped build the agency recognized by ADWEEK as its 2025 U.S. Media Agency of the Year; this is a team award., Led GALE during the 2026 launch of a dedicated London hub and the appointment as Visit California’s global brand advertising agency of record.

## Career timeline

- **2001-2005** — Director of Sales at Infosys Technologies.
- **2005-2008** — Head of Sales, Communications Practice, at Firstsource Solutions.
- **2008-2012** — Client Partner at Sapient.
- **2012-2014** — Head of North American Multichannel at Bank of Montreal.
- **2014** — Co-founded GALE.
- **2023** — As GALE managing director, commented publicly on the agency’s appointment to support Chili’s CRM program.
- **2025** — Appointed GALE Global CEO on March 4; Sophia Zhang became North America CEO.

## Achievements

- Co-founded GALE in 2014 and became its Global CEO in 2025.
- Helped build the agency recognized by ADWEEK as its 2025 U.S. Media Agency of the Year; this is a team award.
- Led GALE during the 2026 launch of a dedicated London hub and the appointment as Visit California’s global brand advertising agency of record.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — GALE appointed Jonathan Menezes CFO, joining August 24 and reporting to COO Sanjeev Gosain; this is an agency update during Noel’s tenure.
- **2026-07** — Visit California selected GALE as global brand advertising agency of record across strategy, creative and media, with a remit spanning 14 countries.
- **2026-06** — Noel discussed AI-mediated brand preferences and loyalty with Marketing Dive following GALE’s Preference Economy research.
- **2026-05** — GALE established a dedicated London hub led by Murtaza Mirza, who reports to Noel.

## Links

- Website: https://www.gale.agency/
- LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/andrew-noel-a9591517

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Last updated: 2026-10-23