Jenny Darling Appointed Chief Financial and Operations Officer at the Ad Council
Jenny Darling has been named the new Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO) at the Ad Council, a national non-profit organization dedicated to driving social impact through communications. Darling succeeds Ken Kroll, who is retiring after more than a decade in the role. In her new position, Darling will oversee the Ad Council's Finance and Technology departments, including budgeting, financial reporting, production finance tracking, tax, and payroll. She will also be responsible for guiding the organization's use of technology platforms. Prior to joining the Ad Council, Darling served as CFO at Axios, where she played a key role in the company's growth and its acquisition by Cox Enterprises. Her career spans over 20 years of finance and operational leadership experience across various sectors, including media, sports, and digital businesses, with previous roles at the Pittsburgh Penguins, NBCUniversal, Showtime, CNN, and GE.