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I think the AD role requires 8-10 years minimum of varied experience leading accounts. Putting someone with 4yoe in the director role is doing the team and client a disservice. It takes time to learn the nuances of client relationship, agency team management and just plain gaining firsthand business / marketing experience.

That being said, at many agencies there are VP / SVP account roles over large accounts or portfolios. And Group Account Director before that.

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AAE to AD in 4 years is one hell of a run

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OP - I wish nothing but the best to you.

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