NEW YORK: The One Club for Creativity, a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and advancing the global creative community, has announced a significant leadership transition on its Board of Directors.
Pum Lefebure, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Design Army, Washington DC, has been elected Chair of the Board. She takes over from Glenn Cole, Founder and Chairman of 72andSunny, who concluded his term and will continue to serve the organization as Chair Emeritus.
Alongside this change, Tiffany Rolfe, Chair and Global Chief Creative Officer at R/GA, has been elevated to the position of Vice Chair. Both leaders were elected by a vote of the current Board and will serve three-year terms.
In her new role, Lefebure aims to usher The One Club into a future defined by innovation, inclusivity, and a bold creative vision.
“More important than ever, The One Club will continue championing diversity, which is the core of creativity and heart of innovation,” said Lefebure. “Supporting unique voices from all industries and backgrounds – advertising, design, technology, and beyond – is vital for the future.”
Lefebure emphasized her commitment to reimagining the Club’s programs and platforms to cultivate collaboration, inspire cultural impact, and empower the next generation of creatives.
“Our program and unity itself must be a new invention,” she added. “To redefine The One Club for the next generation, we must be brave and fearless, creating programs that inspire, move us culturally, and make a difference. That’s the power of creativity.”
Tiffany Rolfe, a longtime Board member with nine years of service, echoed the sentiment.
“As a dedicated Board Member for the past nine years, I’m proud to step into this leadership role at such a pivotal time for our industry,” said Rolfe. “The One Club has always been a beacon for creative excellence, and I’m ready to help drive its mission forward—in championing the next generation of talent, building more pathways into the industry, and pushing the boundaries of what creativity can do in the world.”
Outgoing Chair Glenn Cole praised the new leadership, noting their readiness to lead the organization through an era of transformation.
“Pum and Tiffany are the perfect leaders to steward The One Club into the next era,” said Cole. “Creative industries are experiencing massive disruptions but also discovering new possibilities, which plays perfectly to Pum’s and Tiffany’s strengths. Over the past four years, we transformed creative access, creative education, and the impact that a creative non-profit can make. Under Pum’s and Tiffany’s leadership, expect radical new innovations and exciting new opportunities for everyone who believes in the power of creativity.”
Under Cole’s leadership, The One Club achieved major milestones including a doubling of memberships and revenue, expanded global programming, and impactful initiatives such as the integration of the Art Directors Club of Europe (ADCE), the launch of the ONE Asia Creative Awards, and the creation of the tuition-free ONE Creator Lab. His tenure also saw the introduction of programs focused on AI and creativity.
“I want to thank Glenn for his incredible leadership, vision, and mentorship during his tenure, and I look forward to his continued role on the Board,” said Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One Club. “I’m excited to partner with Pum and Tiffany as we drive the next chapter of innovation at The One Club, with a sharp focus on creativity, technology, and AI. Together, we’ll continue shaping programs that elevate, challenge, inspire, and empower the creative community to lead into the future.”
Board members at The One Club are selected based on their prominence, leadership, and influence in the global creative industry. Their responsibilities include guiding the Club’s global programs in education, professional development, and thought leadership, as well as selecting juries for awards and inductees for the Creative Hall of Fame.
