Ad agency promotes manager to CFO

NAPLES — Wilson Creative Group, a full-service advertising and marketing agency, has promoted Yulia Yugay to CFO. She previously served as the Naples-based agency’s financial manager, according to a statement.

In her new role, Yugay will be responsible for managing the agency’s finances, including financial planning and projections, management of financial risks, record-keeping, accounting practices and administration, financial policies and reporting and data analysis, the release states.

Originally from Kazakhstan and fluent in three languages, Yugay previously served in executive positions as chief operating officer, human resources director and financial controller for companies in the Naples luxury retail and nonprofit sectors. 

“Yulia possesses a wealth of financial acumen and industry experience including a deep understanding of luxury retail and nonprofit brands,” WCG CEO and President Peggy Wilson says in the statement. “Under her leadership, we manage budgets more finitely, process proposals more expeditiously, bid projects out to subcontractors more frequently for the best pricing and employ best practices for streamlining systems and job efficiency, saving our clients both time and money.”

WCG assists businesses in the development brand and advertising strategies.