Gregory Johns

Greg Johns is the EVP, Chief Digital Officer at Canvas Worldwide in Los Angeles. His background spans multiple disciplines and markets, with expertise in digital analytics, digital technology platforms, digital operations as well as global digital strategy and investment. Greg also oversaw Canvas’ two main clients, Hyundai and Kia while at Initiative. He previously led the digital group at PHD in Los Angeles, overseeing a diverse group of clients including Mitsubishi, Overture Films and California Lottery. With PHD New York, Greg oversaw all digital operations and platforms for North America before moving to Omnicom Media sibling agency Annalect. There he served as Director of Media Technology, providing his digital strategy and investment expertise in the building of a wide array of technology solutions across OMG’s stable of Fortune 500 clients. Greg then returned to the automotive sector as Global Digital Lead on General Motors with Carat Detroit, overseeing both global digital strategy as well as Chevrolet US digital strategy and investment. Greg is a graduate of the Marshall School of Business at USC.