Gary Colen is the CEO of Carnegie, the student connection company. He brings more than 25 years of entrepreneurial and marketing leadership experience, most notably through his multi-phase leadership of the creative agency AMP Agency. After founding and scaling the agency, Gary navigated several successful transitions of ownership before serving as EVP of Marketing at Advantage Solutions. At Carnegie, Gary leads with a hands-on, people-first approach—building high-performing teams and helping colleges and universities navigate the now and the next with clarity, purpose, and meaningful connection.