Evan Hughes

Strategic Agency Development

Evan Hughes joined Quad in 2025 as Senior Vice President of Strategic Agency Development at Rise, bringing more than 15 years of experience in agency leadership, business development, organizational strategy and team building. In this role, he leads agency growth initiatives, drives cross-functional team success and partners closely with senior leaders to turn strategy into coordinated, outcome-driven action.

Prior to joining Quad and Rise, Evan held senior roles across WPP (Wavemaker, GroupM), Kepler Group and IPG (UM, Mediabrands, and McCann), where he led business development initiatives, focused on operational efficiency and developed high-performing teams to help agencies scale, increase revenue and win new business. His work has spanned business development, strategic operations and team development, all grounded in a leadership approach that emphasizes clarity, accountability and collaboration.

Evan plays a critical role in shaping Rise’s strategic direction and agency transformation initiatives, while also leading agency-wide initiatives such as operations, resourcing, training and Rise’s go-to-market approach. Recognized as a trusted partner and mentor, he helps teams stay focused on creating the best conditions for real people to do their best work.

Earlier in his career, Evan served as a U.S. Army Intelligence Officer, an experience that shaped his steady, mission-first leadership style and deep belief in the power of strong teams.

Currently living in New York, Evan can be found chasing his kids between their favorite playgrounds, powered by his trusty sneakers and several cups of coffee.