Andrea Young
About Andrea Young
Andrea Young serves as the Global COO of Experiential Services at Advantage Solutions, overseeing 29,000 associates across 12 countries. With a background in influencer marketing and business development, she has built strategic relationships with major companies and is an advocate for diversity and inclusion.
Current Role at Advantage Solutions
Andrea Young serves as the Global COO of Experiential Services at Advantage Solutions, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees a workforce of 29,000 associates across 12 countries, including the USA, Canada, and several countries in Europe and Asia. Young's responsibilities include managing strategic business relationships with major companies such as Costco Wholesale, Target, and Anheuser-Busch. She operates in a hybrid work environment based in California, United States.
Previous Experience at The Marketing Arm
Before her current role, Andrea Young worked at The Marketing Arm as Senior Vice President of Influencer Marketing and Business Development from 2008 to 2010. During her tenure, she focused on developing innovative marketing strategies and building partnerships that enhanced the company's influence in the market. She also held the position of Senior Vice President of Integration and Business Development at the same organization from 2009 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Young holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Sports Management from Rice University, where she studied from 1988 to 1992. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in business development and marketing. Young has also served in various senior roles across multiple agencies within the Omnicom Group, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the marketing landscape.
Leadership and Advocacy
Andrea Young is a founding board member of the Advantage Solutions Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Enterprise Board and has served as a DE&I Board ambassador for the company's PRISM LGBTQIA+ employee resource group. She is an advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights and actively participates in initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Her leadership extends to her role as a frequent presenter to the Advantage Solutions Board of Directors.
Athletic Background
During her time at Rice University, Andrea Young was a member of the Women's Basketball Team and served as a student-athlete representative on the NCAA Governance Committee. This experience not only highlights her commitment to athletics but also her ability to engage in governance and leadership roles within competitive environments.