Credera Welcomes Ellen Gates to the Partner Team

Credera, a global boutique consulting firm focused on strategy, transformation, data, and technology, is thrilled to announce the addition of Ellen Gates to Credera’s Partner team. At Credera, Ellen will focus on data science, data strategy, and marketing science.

Ellen’s Background

Throughout Ellen’s over 15 year career, she has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies in an array of industries, including automotive, healthcare, recruiting, loyalty programs, and technology, with a mission to transform their business through data. She is passionate about building high performing, collaborative teams, and coaching her team members to success in leadership roles. 

Prior to Credera, Ellen was Global Vice President of Data Science at Monster Worldwide. At Monster, she managed all aspects of data strategy, data science algorithms, business intelligence, and analytics, and oversaw the design and implementation of Monster’s data technology and analytics capabilities. She was previously Senior Vice President and Head of Data Science at Digitas, Inc., leading a variety of client engagements in data science, data strategy, and analytics. 

Ellen graduated summa cum laude and an Honors Scholar in Economics from the University of Connecticut and holds a Master of Science degree in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis University. Outside the office, Ellen loves to spend time with her husband and dogs, work in her gardens, and travel.

Q&A With Ellen Gates

What led to your decision to join Credera originally?  

To be honest, the people convinced me first. The opportunity to work with so many smart, passionate, genuine people — people who care about the work, their clients, and each other in equal measure — seemed too good to pass up.  

How would you describe your approach to leadership? 

A good leader will give you a clear picture of where you are going, what success looks like, and the space to do great work: removing barriers, thinking through problems, and navigating challenges. My job as a leader is to rally the team around a vision and a purpose, and coach them to success. Someone told me once that great leaders basically work themselves out of a job: it’s a great sign if your team is strong enough that they don’t need you anymore! 

What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned in your career so far? 

There are too many to count. Leadership can take many different forms, and you don’t have to be the loudest person in the room to be a leader. Most importantly, leadership it isn’t about telling other people what to do, or by doing everything yourself. The best habit I picked up was to ask people what they think, rather than jumping in with my own suggestions. 

What are you most excited about now that you’re part of the Credera team? 

Where do I start? There is so much opportunity to lead work that transforms our clients’ businesses, all while making a difference for the people who work at Credera, too. I’m super excited about the people. They have not disappointed!

Learn more about Ellen or our Data practice here. 

About Credera

Credera is a global, boutique consulting firm focused on strategy, transformation, data, and technology. As a part of Omnicom Precision Marketing Group, our approximately 900 consultants across the globe partner with clients ranging from long-time market leaders to emerging companies delivering strategy and execution leadership to create tangible business results. Credera's deep business acumen and technical expertise, combined with a deep dedication to building trusted relationships, unlocks extraordinary business performance for our clients. Our mission is to make an extraordinary impact for our clients, people, and communities.

For additional information about Credera, please visit our About Us page.

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