Leadership
It takes many minds to help an agency grow and evolve. We believe not all great minds look and think alike, and that's why we value diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds.
SOLVE(D) brings a multifaceted team of relentlessly passionate, nimble thinkers and doers who have come together with a common purpose to solve today's healthcare omnichannel communications challenges, bringing meaning to every patient & HCP touchpoint. Meet our leaders.
Jack Vance
Jack Vance, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Data and Activation at SOLVE(D), an Omnicom Media Group company, has built a reputation for utilizing data science and marketing technology to enhance business strategies and yield transformative outcomes for clients. With an impressive track record spanning over two decades, he has consistently demonstrated innovative thinking and a strategic approach to address complex marketing challenges. In his current role, Jack leads SOLVE(D)’s dedicated data analysts and marketing professionals, providing data-centric marketing solutions for clients globally. He is instrumental in building and refining the data activation functions across the agency, fostering a culture of innovation and empowering team members to reach their full potential. Prior to his tenure at SOLVE(D), Jack held key leadership positions in well-known organizations, notably as the Senior Vice President of Omnichannel Services at WebMD, where he championed the integration of omnichannel marketing strategies within the CRM and Marketing Technology division. Before WebMD, he served as VP of Digital Strategy & Marketing Technology at Healthgrades. There, Jack played a pivotal role in digitizing marketing strategies and enhancing the company's digital marketing landscape. Earlier, at Ketchum, as the VP of Marketing Science and Analytics, he significantly contributed to the company's growth through data analytics and marketing science. Jack is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, and holds a master’s degree in financial mathematics from North Carolina State University.
Gia Mauriello
As Head of Media at SOLVE(D), an Omnicom Media company, Gia oversees all media business leads and strategy, including new business initiatives. She is recognized for fostering collaboration, driving growth, and delivering impactful cross-channel marketing solutions. Gia Mauriello brings more than two decades of leadership experience in healthcare marketing and media. Prior to this role, Gia served as Executive Vice President, Managing Director at Publicis Health Media, where she focused on strengthening client relationships, driving organic growth, and delivering integrated marketing strategies. Her earlier tenure at CMI Media Group and Compas honed her expertise in commercial excellence, customer experience, and strategic marketing. Gia is passionate about empowering teams and advancing organizational objectives through innovative solutions that align with company mission and vision. With a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape spanning both DTC and HCP marketing. She consistently drives results that enhance business planning and client success. Gia is a graduate of Rowan University with a bachelor’s degree in Communications/Advertising.
Colin Harewood, Jr.
As EVP, Head of Operations and Investment for SOLVE(D), an Omnicom Media company, Colin Harewood, Jr. oversees the holistic operations and investment approaches that set a clear vision for the agency to deliver on a cohesive and consistent go-to market strategy through the lens of best-in-class processes and procedures. Colin came to SOLVE(D) from his role as VP Group Director of Business Operations managing Proctor & Gamble’s Client and Financial Operations. There, he was instrumental in winning, transitioning, and growing P&G’s portfolio of business. Colin oversaw and managed over $1.5B dollars of media through the development of custom playbooks and protocols, enabling a seamless flow of media development from Strategy Planning to Proof of Performance. The establishment of effective operational principles brought a solid foundation and overall sustainability to P&G’s day-to-day business. Prior to P&G, Colin led the Global Strategy & Business Operations Team for MasterCard, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and coordination across markets. Colin is a media specialist with 17+ years of diverse and extensive experience in traditional and non-traditional communications. Performing in various roles on the agency side, he has transformed the operating practices of several clients, both domestic and international. His core strengths are simplifying the complex while bridging knowledge and communication gaps. Colin is a proponent across the entire agency for thinking differently about how we service our clients. Colin is a State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo alumnus.