colleen egan

Successful thought leader with a diverse executive experience, unique perspectives and a “hands on” approach - who believes in work that is meaningful, challenging and rewarding.

Colleen Egan has had a rich and rewarding career with over 15 years of executive leadership across several industries including media, digital, technology, education, health care and nonprofit.

She is the President of Strategy for Tiger Puppet Studios, Inc and the Chief Operating Officer of Left Brain/Right Brain Productions, a social change agency. Prior to this she was the Chief Operating Officer for Akoo International and led the deployment and support of the largest digital out-of-home television network in the country- working with national brands including 20th Century Fox, Universal Studios, Starbucks, Microsoft, Nike and McDonalds. Colleen has also served as the SVP of Operations & Production for Zula USA LLC, the Los Angeles based entertainment & education company, which produces the critically acclaimed PBS children’s series “The Zula Patrol.” Colleen was also a Founder & Chief Operating Officer for the award-winning, Chicago-based design and technology company, 212°, whose clients included Orbitz, Nike, Siemens, and McDonalds.

Outside of her career, she has found great personal fulfillment in the nonprofit sector and has served on numerous boards, advisory boards and mayoral appointments. Her most recent work includes the Women’s Sports Foundation, Little Kids Rock and TEDx-Midwest Youth. As the Chairman of the Board for Dreams for Kids, Colleen met President Barrack Obama at the White House as part of the Chicago Blackhawk Charities.