Joe Grimaldi

Joe Grimaldi leads an agency that has recently been recognized as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Advertising & Marketing by Fast Company magazine. In addition, Mullen was this year named to the prestigious Advertising Age Agency A-List and as the Agency of the Year for Media Planning & Buying by Mediapost’s Online Media, Marketing and Advertising Magazine.

Grimaldi has the courage to embrace and thrive on change, and a drive to inspire colleagues at Mullen and beyond to push themselves to exceed their expectations. He is a passionate leader in the creative and innovation economy. He was one of the original partners when he joined Mullen 29 years ago. Under his leadership, Mullen has grown at a cumulative average growth rate of 17.5% per year, rising from a tiny creative boutique into one of the most highly regarded agencies in the country. Mullen has become a magnet for thought-leader clients like Google, JetBlue and Zappos, as well as top creative, strategic and technology talent from all across America.

Joe is an active member of the region’s business and civic communities, giving generously of his personal and the company’s resources to foster economic development and quality of life improvements in our region.

On a personal note, Joe has overcome long odds to reach his professional and community stature. He’s an Italian immigrant who came to America when he was 5. He’s been a latch-key kid, a shoeshine boy, a juvenile delinquent, a construction laborer, a motorcycle chopper builder and a professional rock musician. These experiences taught him the art of embracing change and overcoming adversity, both of which have helped him succeed in his business and personal endeavors.