Amani Duncan

Amani Duncan is a seasoned marketer and brand strategist with nearly three decades of
experience driving audience growth and fostering creative innovation through strategic
partnerships.

With a unique perspective as a 'foreigner in foreign lands,' Amani challenges conventional
thinking to deliver sustainable and innovative solutions. Her proven track record across diverse
industries such as beauty, fashion, media, advertising, music, and manufacturing make her a
valuable asset to any team. Amani knows how to bring creativity, vision, empathy, and
imagination to an organization, unleashing and inspiring talent and driving business success.
Amani's approach to strategic partnerships and initiatives consistently generates exceptional
results across the three pillars of success - People, Purpose, and Profits, making her a top
choice for businesses looking to achieve their growth objectives.
Her leadership and contributions have earned her widespread recognition in various industries,
including being named Ad Age A-List’s 2022 Agency Executive of the Year, Adweek's Women
Trailblazer 2022, Campaign Female Frontier Award honoree, 2023 Girl Scouts of Greater New
York Gold Achievement, Billboard Women in Music honoree, and She Rocks honoree, among
others.

Amani is an active member of various industry organizations, serving as a founding member of
Chief, the leadership network for women, and holding positions on the Board of Directors of
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC), Fyli, and the Girl Scouts of Greater New York,
which serves over 25,000 girls, with a focus on uplifting black and brown communities in the
New York area.

Amani continues to play a significant role in the advertising industry, regularly speaking at
events and serving as a juror and Jury President for prestigious award shows such as the
Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, Ad Age’s A-List Creativity Awards, Advertising Week’s
Future is Female (US, Africa, Europe), and the Dubai Lynx Festival of Creativity awards.
Despite her remarkable success, Amani shows no signs of slowing down and remains
dedicated to driving positive change in the industry and beyond. Her passion for innovation,
commitment to excellence, and relentless pursuit of positive impact make her a force to be
reckoned with in the marketing and brand strategy realm.