Jordan Atlas
Co-Founder and Partner
Hackett Brooks and myfriendbilly
Los Angeles, CA

Jordan is the co-founder and partner of two creative agencies, Hackett Brooks and my friend billy. Hackett Brooks operates as a comedy incubator and writer’s room for brands, while my friend billy is a creative, video production, and experiential boutique

built for earned communications. Prior to founding these companies, he served as U.S. Chief Creative Officer at Edelman, helping lead its decade-long evolution from a traditional PR firm into an award-winning creative communications company. Jordan was named to Adweek’s Creative 100: Most Innovative and Inspiring Individuals in 2022 and Creative Pool’s Top 100 Creative Leaders in 2024. His work has been recognized across nearly every major industry award show, and he has served on numerous juries, including The One Club’s Next Creative Leaders Jury, which provides a global platform for talented women and non-binary creatives.A driver of action-oriented ideas that earn their way into culture—and deliver real business impact—Jordan leads teams and clients with equal parts creativity, optimism, ambition, and kindness.