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The Community names Harry Román-Torres as CSO
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Román-Torres brings over 20 years of experience, including more than a decade at Droga5, where he rose to Co-Chief Strategy Officer, and past roles at Google and Leo New York.
The community, a global creative agency, announced the appointment of Harry Román-Torres as Chief Strategy Officer. Based in New York, Román-Torres will lead the agency’s global strategy team.
Román-Torres shared his perspective on this new chapter: “I’ve spent the past year and a half as a consultant, working with great partners and building meaningful relationships. But I’ve realised: impact is never a solo act. Big ideas need the muscle of a collective to bring them to life, and ambitious ideas require shared purpose. When we show up for each other, the work gets sharper, the trust deepens, and the impact grows.
That’s what excites me about joining this place: it’s not just culturally honest, it’s culturally generous. And that’s how we create real impact. Through community.”
Román-Torres brings over 20 years of experience, including more than a decade at Droga5, where he rose to Co-Chief Strategy Officer, and past roles at Google and Leo New York. One of the industry’s most awarded strategists, his work has been recognised at Cannes Lions, D&AD, and the Effie Awards. In 2019, he was named Ad Age Strategic Planner of the Year.
In his new role, Román-Torres will oversee the community’s strategic offerings and products, including the agency’s Cultural Intelligence Hub, an always-on insights mining and provocation engine.
"We knew right away that Harry was not just an exceptional leader but also a great human. His strategic vision and cultural fluency are a perfect match for where we're headed, and exactly what we need to drive our work forward," said Luis Montero, CEO of the community. "His unique point of view and experience will be instrumental in helping our client partners stay ahead and continue to lead in this new mainstream era."
Román-Torres’ work has garnered numerous accolades, including recognition at Cannes Lions, D&AD, the Effie Awards, and the Jay Chiat Awards. In 2019, he was named Strategic Planner of the Year.
