Kevin Kivi, a media agency executive with over 25 years of experience in Australia, Canada, and the US, has launched True North Executive Coaching & Leadership. The new consultancy aims to help leaders in the advertising and media sector navigate complexity and change with greater clarity and purpose.
Having held senior leadership roles at agencies including Carat, Mediacom, and Mindshare, Kivi has led major client accounts across North America and Australia. His experience spans work with global brands such as Procter & Gamble, Ford, Mars Wrigley, Tim Hortons, and Bayer Healthcare.
True North Executive Coaching & Leadership
True North offers a suite of leadership development services including one-on-one executive coaching, tailored team workshops, strategic advisory services, and speaking engagements. The consultancy’s focus is to equip leaders with tools to manage change, build cohesive teams, and maintain a strong sense of organisational purpose.
“The advertising and media industry isn’t just undergoing transformation—it’s facing an identity crisis,” said Kivi. “Legacy is being erased in the name of scale, and people are paying the price. That’s why I created True North – to help leaders rediscover their direction, reconnect with their values, and lead with integrity in the face of constant change.”
Kivi positions the consultancy as grounded in practical experience rather than theory. In addition to his agency work, he has served on the board of Vividata and mentored emerging leaders at Sheridan College’s Pilon School of Business.
True North’s programs are designed to assist organisations facing leadership transitions, cultural shifts, and growth challenges. Its launch comes amid increasing pressure on agency leaders to balance performance with purpose in an evolving industry landscape.