# Lisa Frank

> Lisa Frank is the New York-based co-founder and CEO of Derris, a brand consultancy within Orchestra. She helped establish the firm in 2013, served as president and partner, and was named CEO in March 2024. Her remit includes creative, content, experiential and influencer marketing businesses, alongside international growth. She is also an Orchestra partner and a co-founding partner of Amity Supply.

- **Role:** CEO at Derris, an Orchestra company
- **Organizations:** Derris, Orchestra, Amity Supply, LaForce + Stevens, Burson-Marsteller
- **Education:** Syracuse University
- **Known for:** Co-founded Derris and helped develop its brand strategy practice., Succeeded Jesse Derris as CEO in 2024., Co-founded Amity Supply.

## Career timeline

- **2004-2005** — Worked as a client executive at Burson-Marsteller; dates are listed in a public career directory.
- **2005-2012** — Held account and director roles at LaForce + Stevens.
- **2013** — Co-founded Derris with Jesse Derris in New York.
- **2015** — Identified as Derris & Company executive vice president at a Cornell Tech branding panel.
- **2017** — Co-founded investment firm Amity Supply with Jesse Derris and Julie Halpin.
- **2019** — Derris expanded to London through the acquisition of Sample.
- **2022** — BerlinRosen invested in a majority stake in Derris; its leadership team remained in place.
- **2023** — Listed as president and partner of Derris by The PR Net.
- **2024** — Named Derris CEO in March; also became an Orchestra partner.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Derris and helped develop its brand strategy practice.
- Succeeded Jesse Derris as CEO in 2024.
- Co-founded Amity Supply.
- Built a leadership team within Derris, as described by Jesse Derris when announcing the succession.

## Latest updates

- **2025-02** — Announced as a speaker on The New Wave of Agencies at Launchmetrics Performance Summit, scheduled for February 5, 2025.
- **2024-03** — Named CEO of Derris as its parent group became Orchestra.

## Links

- Website: https://www.derris.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-frank-1ba9174/

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Last updated: 2026-10-06