RPA Appointed Renee Chez as Growth Chief
The independent advertising agency tapped industry veteran Renee Chez to lead its client partnership efforts.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Advertising
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Santa Monica-based agency RPA has appointed Renee Chez as its new chief growth officer. Chez joins the independent firm after a 26-year career in the advertising industry.
Why it matters
The appointment positions the agency to strengthen its client partnerships as it seeks to help brands navigate competitive markets. This leadership change occurs as the firm prepares to mark its 40th anniversary.
Renee Chez brings 26 years of advertising experience to her new role at RPA. The firm is currently approaching its 40th anniversary of operations.
The players
Renee Chez
She is the newly appointed chief growth officer at RPA who previously spent 26 years working in the advertising industry.
Eric Davis
He is the former interim chief growth officer at RPA who has transitioned into a new role as executive account director.
RPA
This independent advertising agency is based in Santa Monica and is approaching its 40th year of business.
The details
In her new capacity, Chez is tasked with deepening client partnerships and identifying new competitive strategies for the agency's portfolio. She previously served as a consultant for Highdive and held a senior vice president role at Cramer-Krasselt.
Timeline
The appointment of Renee Chez was announced on October 7, 2026.
Market Landscape
This leadership shift reflects the firm's continued emphasis on retaining its status as an independent agency in a market often dominated by large holding companies. By strengthening its growth team, RPA aims to distinguish its client service model against larger, conglomerate-backed competitors.
Clients working with the agency should expect a renewed focus on brand strategy and growth initiatives under new leadership. The transition of Eric Davis to executive account director maintains continuity for current firm partners.
The takeaway
The agency is leveraging experienced leadership to navigate a maturing market landscape as it nears a significant four-decade milestone. Focusing on core partnerships remains a primary strategy for independent firms competing for brand loyalty.
Further reading
For more on local agency shifts, see Advertising.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MediaPost.
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