Giant Promotes Lauren Sandbulte to Chief Solutions Officer and Owner
Giant, a strategic full-service marketing firm based in Duluth, MN, is pleased to announce the promotion of Lauren Sandbulte to Chief Solutions Officer and Owner. Lauren began her tenure at Giant as an Account Executive in 2017 before moving to Senior Account Director and later, Director of Account Services. At Giant, Lauren leads strategic clients like the Softwood Lumber Board, North Shore Bank and the Duluth Seaway Port Authority.
“Lauren brings outstanding client service and operational expertise to the Giant leadership team,” said Jena Mertz, Giant Chief Strategy Officer and Owner. “Her exceptional leadership, professional acumen, and unwavering passion for both our clients and team consistently set her apart. We are proud to welcome her into this new role.”
As Chief Solutions Officer and Owner, Lauren will continue leading clients through the execution of impactful business strategies, while also contributing to Giant’s operational team. Lauren will take a detail-oriented approach to Giant, building efficiencies, ensuring internal alignment and promoting clear, collaborative processes for the business. Lauren joins Lisa Bodine and Jena Mertz as co-owners.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to join the Giant ownership team,” said Lauren. “Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to grow alongside this incredibly driven group of people who truly value the work we do and the clients we partner with. Every day is a new opportunity to help our team and clients reach their goals, and I’m excited to continue the work that’s helping shape the future of Giant.”
Lauren holds a B.S. in Business and Marketing from the University of Minnesota and taps a wealth of experience in marketing account management and media coordination with national brands and clients, including 20th Century FOX, Oakley, Great Clips and Procter & Gamble.
About Giant
Giant is a difference-making firm that’s committed to guiding the driven through the complex. Channeling deep expertise, clear communication and strategic acumen, Giant helps its clients elevate their presence and achieve meaningful impact. Whether positioning for M&A, developing performance-driven sales and marketing alignment strategies, creating a nuanced client experience program or mapping stakeholder engagement to streamline the permitting process, navigating highly complex matters is Giant’s forte.