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Our Vision

Coegi is a marketing force multiplier offering a unique blend of partnership, innovation, and data-driven agility. We don’t just serve the brands and agencies we work with; we integrate ourselves into their businesses, becoming true partners in their growth and success.

This deep integration allows us to move beyond cookie-cutter solutions, crafting bespoke media and content strategies that directly address our clients’ specific business challenges.

Key accolades: Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agencies, AdExchanger Programmatic Power Players, Inc’s Best Workplaces, MediaPost Media Planning and Buying Winner, WPI Grand Indies Winner, Ecovadis Bronze Rating

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Coegi Canada launched in 2024, building on over a decade of presence and deep relationships in the Canadian market.

Our agency allows Canadian brands and agencies to benefit from Coegi’s proven digital expertise, offering services like programmatic and social advertising, CTV, influencer marketing, and data analytics, all tailored to the nuances of the Canadian market.

By combining local market knowledge with an integrated global approach, Coegi Canada provides leading agencies and brands with the transparency, advanced technology, and a client-first mindset needed to ensure impactful, data-driven marketing strategies.

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Coegi Way

Written by the team, for the team. The Coegi Way is more than just a set of values—it’s a philosophy that drives everything we do. At Coegi, these five pillars are a living framework that empowers us to deliver top-tier results for our clients. Fostering an environment where innovation, collaboration, and a sense of purpose guide our work, we believe that excellence is built on the foundation of a strong attitude, a meticulous approach, exceptional service, and a thriving culture. Together we rise, together we thrive.
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Identity

It’s who we are. We pursue growth through curiosity and performance with purpose.

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Evolution

How we evolve. We help people find their passion, define their purpose, and enable growth.

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Unity

How we work together. Like a rope, our strength is in the strands. We’re committed to building alignment between our Partners, People, and Processes.

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Impact

The value we create. Empowered people amplify impact.

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Prosperity

The way we thrive. We drive measurable growth for our business, our clients, and our people.

Leadership

Meet our executive team.
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Tessa Ohlendorf
President
Tessa Ohlendorf is the President, North America, bringing over 25 years of leadership experience in programmatic media, AI integration, and mar-tech innovation. She has held executive roles across top media consultancies, including launching Cadreon (now Kinesso) for IPG Mediabrands Canada and serving as Managing Director at MightyHive (now Media.Monks). Most recently, she led Fabric Folk, a consultancy focused on responsible AI adoption. Recognized by AdExchanger and AdMonsters as a “Top Woman in Media & Ad Tech,” Tessa is known for building high-performing teams and delivering measurable business impact. She oversees U.S. and Canadian operations, spearheading growth and advanced technology adoption.
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Chris Kotyck
EVP of Operations
Chris Kotyck is the Executive Vice President of Operations, bringing more than 15 years of experience leading programmatic, social, and media operations across North America. Based in Canada, he oversees Coegi’s programmatic and social operations, supporting both direct clients and agency partners as the company scales its managed service capabilities across the U.S. and Canada. Before joining Coegi, Chris led media operations at .Monks Canada, where he drove revenue growth through service optimization while maintaining minimal client churn and strong employee retention. Earlier in his career, he helped scale Dandelion Inc., one of Canada’s original Google Marketing Platform resellers. He also held senior roles at PostMedia and Rogers, where he launched and expanded programmatic, search, and social revenue streams. Known for his collaborative leadership style and growth-focused mindset, Chris specializes in building high-performing teams. He also builds consultative operating models that deliver measurable business impact.
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Alison Grannes
SVP of Account Management
Alison Grannes is the SVP, Account Management, where she brings more than 15 years of experience helping national and global D2C and B2B brands solve business and marketing challenges. She believes great marketing starts with understanding the client’s business, not just their media plan. Alison has partnered with brands across higher education, healthcare, technology, CPG, e-commerce, and pharma, guiding them through growth, digital transformation, and a constantly shifting marketing landscape. Client-centric and solutions-driven, she looks at every challenge holistically, connects business goals to marketing strategy, and rallies the right expertise from across her team to solve it. She puts real energy into lifting her team up, knowing the best outcomes come from people working in sync toward a shared standard of excellence. Alison is also practical about innovation, using AI and emerging tools where they create real value for clients while keeping strategy, judgment, and relationships at the center.
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Jake Amann
VP of Data and Technology
Jake is the VP of Data and Technology, where he began his journey while completing his MBA at the University of Missouri. He launched the Data and Technology department in 2019 and has since shaped its growth and direction. Jake’s deep expertise in adtech and martech has led to the development of numerous proprietary solutions focused on operational efficiency, custom measurement strategies, and data warehousing. Proficient in Python, SQL, and Tableau, he delivers impactful results across platforms, data and measurement partners, digital analytics, and media tagging. He continues to position Coegi as a digital leader, offering clients innovative solutions and valuable insights.
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Marin Suska
VP of Account Management
Marin Suska is the VP of Account Management, a senior marketing, media, and growth leader with more than 20 years of experience driving business results through integrated media, creative, data, and technology. She has a proven ability to connect brand and performance strategy across national and local campaigns. Marin leads cross-functional teams and partners with executive stakeholders to deliver measurable growth. Her deep industry knowledge spans retail, food service, entertainment, gaming, ecommerce, and SaaS.
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Lynette Whiley
VP of Client Strategy
Lynette Whiley is the VP of Client Strategy, bringing more than 25 years of experience in advertising, media, and marketing. Based in Toronto, she works with clients and Coegi’s teams to turn business objectives into clear, workable strategy. Lynette spent 17 years at Mindshare (now WPP Media), where she was Managing Director, Client Lead, responsible for strategy, operations, and the P&L for a portfolio of global brands including American Express and IBM. She later served as Vice President of Operations at dentsu international, leading client operations across 90 clients, and has advised the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada on responsible data practices since 2019. Her experience includes regulated categories such as financial services and cannabis. Lynette began her career in South Africa before emigrating to Canada.
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Hannah Schatz
VP of Programmatic Operations
Hannah Schatz is the Vice President of Programmatic Operations, bringing more than 10 years of experience in digital media and programmatic advertising. She oversees end-to-end programmatic strategy and operations across display, video, CTV, mobile, and DOOH, and has supported brands including Moderna, Bread & Butter Wines, and The Joint Chiropractic. Hannah joined the team in 2019 as a Programmatic Specialist and has grown with the company through operations management and director roles before stepping into her current position. Before Coegi, she managed ad operations on the SSP side, where she built her foundation in programmatic media buying and a deep understanding of the entire programmatic ecosystem. She brings hands-on expertise across The Trade Desk, DV360, Amazon DSP, Walmart DSP, Instacart, PulsePoint, Nexxen, Storygize, and a range of AI tools, and she manages Coegi’s partnerships with DSPs, SSPs, data providers, and ad tech partners. A dedicated team leader and mentor, Hannah develops programmatic managers, traders, specialists, and offshore resources, and partners closely with product, analytics, and executive teams to build scalable systems that drive client growth.
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Nicole Diekman
Sr. Director of Social Operations
Nicole is the Sr. Director of Social Operations, bringing more than 11 years of digital marketing experience to the role. She has led paid social, influencer, and digital marketing work across a wide range of industries, including healthcare/pharma, franchise, retail, entertainment, CPG, and B2B. While she enjoys the challenge of building strategy and driving integrated performance, she is equally passionate about the people and operations behind the work. Nicole leads by building strong relationships and creating systems that help teams thrive. She stays hands-on, whether supporting clients, guiding strategy, or solving platform challenges. She also mentors teams through growth and change.
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Myles Daly
Director of Project Management
Myles Daly is the Director of Project Management, bringing more than 12 years of experience in enterprise program delivery, technology transformation, and consulting. He has worked with organizations including Honda, Canadian Tire, and Instacart, guiding complex initiatives that connect business strategy, technology, and customer experience. His background spans large-scale implementations, operational improvement, and cross-functional program leadership. Myles combines technical understanding with a collaborative, practical approach to helping teams navigate change and deliver results. His work also includes AI and automation, with a focus on simplifying workflows and improving how teams work. At Coegi, he applies this experience to strengthen project management practices, align teams around shared priorities, and support efficient, consistent delivery for clients and agency partners.
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