Leadership

Josh McCall
Chairman & CEO

Our success has always been about creating the most inspiring experiences and showing clients the return that grows their businesses and their brands.

Josh McCall became CEO in 2003 and added the title of Chairman in 2007. Through his stewardship, the agency has grown globally from the US, Europe and Hong Kong to meeting growing demand in China and other emerging markets. Under his leadership, the agency has invested in enhanced planning and measurement expertise and capabilities to create digital experiences.

Josh joined Jack Morton’s New York office in 1984 and demonstrated a passion for client service and helping companies build brand advocacy. By developing strong relationships with key regional clients, he led Jack Morton’s Boston office opening in 1990. In 1993 he became Executive Vice President and in 2000 he became the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer.

Josh frequently contributes thought leadership to professional groups and business and trade publications, including Advertising Age and PR Week. He has addressed groups including the Ad Club, the Wharton School of Business and The World Congress of Sports. He serves on the board of City Year Boston and on the Advisory Committee for the Harvard Partners Center for Genetics and Genomics.

Bill Davies
Chief Financial Officer

Great agencies are financially responsible, focused and transparent. That translates to delivering the best value to clients.

Bill Davies joined Jack Morton in 2002 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He is responsible for the company’s global financial strategy and operations as well as information services, real estate, insurance and legal matters.

Prior to joining Jack Morton, Bill served as Senior Vice President for The Interpublic Group of Companies’ (IPG) Advanced Marketing Services group. He served as CFO of Weber Public Relations Worldwide and Shandwick International in 2000. Bill joined The Weber Group in 1990, where he implemented comprehensive financial systems and state-of-the-art technology that improved internal communications and productivity.

Bill played a leading role in Weber’s 1996 acquisition by McCann-Erickson World Group, resulting in a global full-service public relations agency that has grown through expansion and acquisitions.

Charlotte Merrell
EVP
Worldwide Human Resources

Our people are our brand. So my passion is attracting, growing and supporting the best talent out there.

Charlotte Merrell leads Jack Morton’s worldwide Human Resources operations and is charged with building the infrastructure and processes that will enable it to attract, develop, motivate and retain the talent needed to achieve its business objectives.

Charlotte joined Jack Morton in 2001, following a consulting relationship in which she assisted Jack Morton in a comprehensive compensation project that aligned pay practices with evolving business models. Additionally, she was integral in managing Jack Morton’s acquisition of Caribiner International.

Prior to joining Jack Morton, Charlotte was a Senior Consultant and head of the Reward Practice in the HayGroup’s Boston office. She earned an MBA from the Harvard School of Business.

Bill Boris-Schacter
EVP
Operations and Client Finances

Operational efficiency means our clients have a seamless experience with us—one where they see the value of every dollar invested.

As EVP, Operations and Client Finance, Bill Boris-Schacter works with agency leadership to ensure operational efficiency and oversee client compensation and contract administration for key US and global accounts. He also supervises in-house teams including Logistics and Technical Education, US Technical Services, Digital Studio, Entertainment and Speakers and the Production Procurement department.

Bill joined Jack Morton in 1992 as Director of Production for the Boston office. In 2001, he served as Acting General Manager for Jack Morton’s Australia operation. After returning to Boston, Bill became SVP of Operations and Client Finance and played an important oversight role in US production operations. Bill has led the pricing and contractual negotiations with many key accounts including Gillette, Intel, HP, eBay, Monster.com, Hyundai and VMware.

Prior to joining Jack Morton, Bill earned a Juris Doctor from New England School of Law.

Tara Back
EVP,
Managing Director
New York

With more than a decade’s experience at Jack Morton in management positions on two continents, Tara is a key catalyst in the agency’s ongoing success.

In December 2008, Tara assumed the role of Executive Vice President and Managing Director. Her move to New York followed a successful five-year tenure as Managing Director for the agency’s operations in Australia.

She built award-winning creative-led teams in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, as well as a new business effort that resulted in blue-chip client partnerships including Microsoft, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sony, Ford, British American Tobacco and Casella Wines. In addition, Tara was instrumental in leading the Jack Morton team through the process of successfully pitching and then producing the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games.