WHITNEY FERRIS
FREELANCE HEAD OF PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS

Whitney Ferris is an Executive Creative Producer with over 17 years of experience specializing in the systems and operations that enable creative organizations to scale. She leads creative work with an operator's instincts, ensuring ambitious ideas are executed efficiently and without the chaos that often accompanies complex production.
Across roles at OpenAI, Meta, and 215 McCann, Whitney has led global creative productions while redesigning the operational infrastructure that supports them, increasing production efficiency and establishing sustainable practices that have been adopted across agency networks.
Whitney’s systems-oriented approach to leadership is shaped by her experience working at nearly every seat around the table: production, account, and creative, along with a Wharton MBA in Operations.
A Television Academy member and recurring judge for the AICP Awards and Le Book, Whitney's work has been recognized by Cannes Lions, D&AD, the Webby Awards, One Show, the Effies, the Clios, AICP, and the Addy Awards.
She is drawn to organizations where she can drive operational excellence, elevate creative output, and build the organizational foundations for long-term, sustainable growth.




















