ANN HAUGEN ​is a driver of creative energies, a manager of client/agency relationships, and a champion​ ​of end-to-end creativity​ ​in Television & Film Scoring, Music Licensing, Sound Design and Audio Branding.
As Executive Producer | General Manager of the renowned ELIAS ARTS music studio, she guided projects through every stage of creative development. Her relationship with legendary composer, JONATHAN ELIAS, is considered one of the most enduring and respected collaborative partnerships in Advertising.
"Ann was the heart and soul to my music at Elias Arts," explains Jonathan Elias. To date, the​ir work​​ ​has garnered over 700 major industry accolades worldwide including numerous AICP, CLIOS and CANNES LIONS, as well as an EMMY Award for the NIKE “MOVE” theme. ​
Currently, Ann Haugen serves as Head of Production/Partner at SOUTH Music & Sound Design - an award-winning supplier of original music for Advertising, Film and Television. Her most recent projects have included global spots for international brands - NIKE, GATORADE, CALL OF DUTY, AT&T, DIRECT TV and ROCKET MORTGAGE.

Ann's client list has included​​ ​global brands like​ APPLE, ADIDAS, NIKE, AUDI, GOOGLE, REEBOK, BMW, TOYOTA, VISA, SONY, SPRINT, HONDA, INTEL, COCA-COLA, McDONALD’s, MICROSOFT and EBAY, among others.

Ann's career began at TBWACHIATDAY as an account executive on the iconic ENERGIZER Bunny campaign. She attended the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri where she was an honors graduate.