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Former Publicis and WPP Executive Nikki Stone Launches YQ Advisory Firm to Help Growth-Stage Companies Architect Sustainable Scale
Strategic advisory firm supports founders and C-suite teams seeking clarity, confidence and long-term successToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 19, 2026) - Nikki Stone, former Chief Commerce Officer at WPP (formerly GroupM Canada) and a senior executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience across global media and commerce organizations, today announced the launch of YQ, a strategic advisory firm focused on helping founders and executive leadership teams build resilient,...
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