Jill Adams Featured in the Hartford Business Journal’s 2026 Power 50

Adams & Knight is proud to share that our CEO, Jill Adams, has been named to the Hartford Business Journal’s 2026 Power 50 List, marking yet another year she has earned this distinction. The list highlights influential leaders across Connecticut who are making a meaningful impact across the private and public sector in addition to the broader economic ecosystem.

As owner and CEO of one the region’s largest integrated marketing agencies, she leads work for clients including the State of Connecticut, the Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing & Tourism, Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut Children’s and Webster Bank.

Her leadership is driven by a commitment to continuous learning, staying ahead of industry trends, and encouraging innovative thinking across her team to drive impactful results for clients. She prioritizes building strong client partnerships, using a thoughtful, insight-driven approach to deeply understand their goals and consistently deliver added value.

Outside the agency, Jill Adams is a dedicated advocate and supporter of several local organizations including the Connecticut Forum, Hartford Stage, and the International Women’s Forum of CT. Under her leadership, Adams & Knight has earned notable recognition in the past year, including a PRWeek Award and multiple HSMAI Adrian Platinum Awards for various campaigns for the Connecticut Office of Statewide Marketing & Tourism.