# The Shipyard Appoints Sara Garibaldi Chief Communications & Client Officer

> The Shipyard has named Sara Garibaldi, former BODEN Agency president, as Chief Communications & Client Officer to lead integrated client engagement across its agencies.

- Published: 2026-10-27T16:50:23+00:00
- Section: Leadership
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-27/shipyard-sara-garibaldi-chief-communications-officer
- Source: [GlobeNewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/27/3389471/0/en/the-shipyard-names-sara-garibaldi-chief-communications-client-officer-to-connect-the-power-of-creativity-and-communications.html)

## Key takeaways

- Sara Garibaldi joins The Shipyard as Chief Communications & Client Officer after serving as President of BODEN Agency.
- Garibaldi brings more than 25 years of experience at global PR agencies advising Fortune 500 companies.
- The Shipyard recently added Chief Creative Officer William Gelner and Chief Media Officer Stephani Estes to its leadership team.

[The Shipyard](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000qyx/the-shipyard) has appointed Sara Garibaldi as Chief Communications & Client Officer, the agency announced October 27, 2026. Garibaldi, previously President of BODEN Agency, will lead integrated client engagement across The Shipyard, including Fahlgren Mortine, TURNER and TinyWins, and advance Communications & Influence as an offering, [GlobeNewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/27/3389471/0/en/the-shipyard-names-sara-garibaldi-chief-communications-client-officer-to-connect-the-power-of-creativity-and-communications.html) reported.

## Garibaldi's Role Across The Shipyard Agencies

Garibaldi brings more than 25 years of experience at global PR agencies advising Fortune 500 companies and leading integrated teams. She previously held senior leadership roles at Ketchum and earlier roles at Edelman and Weber Shandwick, with experience spanning communications strategy, client leadership, agency growth, talent and business transformation.

Rick Milenthal, Chairman and CEO of The Shipyard, said: "Sara is a perfect leader for this essential role, as we continue to bring together extraordinary talent, making our collective power a competitive advantage for our clients." He added that "agencies built in silos can't keep up" and that Garibaldi brings earned communications and influence to the center of the agency's integrated offering.

Matt Bruot, President of The Shipyard, said: "What excites me is how much further we can go when we bring all this talent together around a client's ambition." Garibaldi said: "The strongest ideas earn their way into culture and become more powerful as they travel."

Her industry accolades include PRWeek's "Women of Distinction" and "40 Under 40," PRNEWS' "Top Women," Ragan's "Top Women in Communications" and ADWEEK's "She Runs It" Changing the Game recognition. Her client work has earned more than 50 industry awards, including recognition from Cannes Lions, the PRWeek Awards and the PRovoke SABRE Awards.

## The Shipyard's Recent Leadership Additions

The Shipyard recently strengthened its leadership with Chief Creative Officer William Gelner and Chief Media Officer Stephani Estes, according to the announcement. The agency also invested in FancyAI, a platform that helps brands earn visibility and credibility in AI-powered discovery.

According to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), The Shipyard made a strategic investment in FancyAI in February 2026, granting it exclusive first-mover agency rights to deploy patent-pending Generative Engine Optimization technology. The same records show the agency acquired TinyWins in May 2025 in a cash-and-stock transaction adding over 75 professionals, and secured a $21.5 million follow-on investment from Alaris Equity Partners in June 2025 as part of an $80 million convertible debenture offering.

## Earlier Campaign and Partnership Work

In October 2026, The Shipyard launched a holiday campaign for Ohio Lottery's Scratch-Off games featuring a model trainset and snowy Ohio landscapes, running through December 27, 2026, with a limited-edition ornament series and app giveaways, LBBOnline reported. In May 2026, The Shipyard and Yobi partnered to test predictive behavioral modeling against standard third-party audiences, finding up to 61% higher CTR and 36% lower cost per conversion, according to Business Wire Blog.

## Companies in this story

- [The Shipyard company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000qyx/the-shipyard) · website: http://theshipyard.com

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