Lana McGilvray is the co-founder and CEO Of Purpose Worldwide, a communications consultancy that specializes in helping clients drive their purpose and growth. She is also the co-chair of the ANA's Council for Brand Purpose.

McGilvray began her career as a public television writer in 1995 before serving in a variety of roles at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business, McCann-Erickson Worldwide, G-51 Capital and several digital technology companies she helped lead until they went public or were acquired. In 2006, McGilvray was the first and only non-founding principal of Blast PR, leading the agency to record growth and wins.

Over the span of her career, McGilvray’s clients have included: Ad Fontes Media, Aston Martin, Barometer, Civics Unplugged, DNA Vibe, IAB, International Panel on the Information Environment, Leo Burnett, Lowe's, PGATour, NASCAR, OAAA, Reckitt, SafeGuard Privacy, Synseer/HealthBuds, Tiffany and Co., The Trade Desk, The Trust Project and USA Facts.