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Italian Marketing Communications Company

In January 2004, helped form private sector (NFP) task force of communications, marketing, political science and global development professionals focused on the deteriorating perception of America internationally and its effect on US businesses and brands. Our mission is to enlist the US business community in actions to improve the standing of America in the world. Currently, we are joined on the Board by senior executives of McDonalds, Coca Cola, American Airlines, Microsoft, Pepsi, Hilton… Show more In January 2004, helped form private sector (NFP) task force of communications, marketing, political science and global development professionals focused on the deteriorating perception of America internationally and its effect on US businesses and brands. Our mission is to enlist the US business community in actions to improve the standing of America in the world. Currently, we are joined on the Board by senior executives of McDonalds, Coca Cola, American Airlines, Microsoft, Pepsi, Hilton Hotels, Sesame Street Workshop, Google, Time Inc., Toyota and Weyerhaeuser. Show less

Global marketing and advertising executive who rose from Management Trainee to Chairman over a 36 year career with a single agency, Bates Worldwide. Demonstrated strategic leadership and operational skills in building strong client relations both in the US and across the globe with international assignments including a 3 year tour managing the agency’s Italian operation and serving as Worldwide Client Director for the agency’s largest account Warner Lambert/Pfizer, for 10 years.