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Say Hello to new CEO, Sam Kelly

Written by Telum Media | Sep 25, 2025 7:00:42 AM

Full-service agency Hello has announced Sam Kelly as their new CEO.

The Hello group includes Hello Social, Hello Talent, Hello Create, Hello Media, Hello Events, Hello PR and full-service, strategy and creative offering, Hello.
Founder, Max Dolye, said the appointment marks the next exciting chapter for the business. "Sam has been managing the business for the last four years as a Partner and Managing Director and is to be credited for much of our success. There isn’t a more ideal candidate to continue the rapid growth of our award-winning social and influencer businesses as well as our full-service offering and push us into international markets.”

Sam added: “I look forward to continuing to work with Max and the Advisory Board, including our new Chair, Steve McLeod, as well as Maddie, Julien and the rest of our leadership team. We have the right structure, team and adaptive product market-fit to continue our strong growth.”