Emily Hickey — Growth Series

Emily Hickey is a 30-year marketing and brand-building veteran, and the Co-Founder and CEO of Chief Detective, one of the top-performing social advertising agencies in the country and one of a handful of creative-playbook-innovator agencies recognized by Meta. Emily has played a significant role in building some of the most exciting growth brands in the apparel and beauty/lifestyle categories, including Jenni Kayne, Frank & Eileen, Merit, and Ursa Major. In addition to running Chief Detective, Emily occasionally gets deeply involved in brands to help drive growth as a Board Member, CEO Advisor, Outside CMO, and/or Brand Architect including at Goop, Frank & Eileen and Jenni Kayne. Emily serves as an Operating Advisor supporting Greycroft’s Consumer Products investments. She attended Stanford Graduate School of Business and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and lives in the mountains of Colorado with her husband and kids.