• by Lisa Singer , Staff Writer, February 16, 2023

Behind the Scenes with Ann Hand 

Super League's Ann Hand talks learning how to give up, embracing imperfections, and finding her own way.

I've had the opportunity to connect with and learn from executives of major brands at MediaPost's Insider Summits. In the process I've discovered some truly impressive women -- not only for the work they do, but their stories behind the scenes. With Brand Insider: BTS, I get to pull back the curtain on some of the most influential women marketers as they talk about their path to success: the twists and turns, obstacles, inspirations and the valuable lessons learned along the way.

“There were moments where I thought, man, what am I doing? This does look zig-zagish. Have I just made a mess of my CV?” Early on Ann Hand didn’t want to over manage her career, instead choosing to draw outside the lines by taking on different career opportunities and challenges. Something Super League’s chairman & ceo once found herself apologizing for, but no more. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Ann reveals it’s what gave her her true talent- versatility. She also talks about her first job out of college running a gas station, how it prepared her moving forward, and her weekly obsession with the NY Times Sunday Crossword. Guess how long it takes her to finish?! You can watch the entire conversation here: