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Strategic in mind and connector at heart, Renée's career (and life) is all about long-lasting relationships. She is a master of growth: new business, organic business, and building share-of-client through creative problem solving and introducing new expertise and offerings across the network. She’s also a connector of people, leveraging her career journey in SF, NY, Dallas and Chicago to create opportunities and hire top talent. Renée has continually reinvented herself and her role over her 21-year tenure at IPG and The Weber Shandwick Collective. She has a deep understanding of how agencies work, the balance of holding companies and individual brands, and the importance of relationship-building with clients and new prospects. Her compass for communications strategy is grounded in humanity, charting a path from what’s happening in culture, business, society and policy to understand what shapes perceptions, behaviors and purchase decisions.Renée has experience across the corporate, consumer, health and technology sectors and intersections, working with some of the world’s leading brands, including Apple, FedEx, Samsung, IBM, Abbott, Bayer, Stryker, Subway, American Airlines, ExxonMobil, Mastercard, Radio Flyer and more. In a world where businesses and brands are now expected to have a POV on almost anything, she is trusted by the C-suite to help determine if, how and when they should speak up, step up and stand out. Her arsenal of experience also includes social impact, DEI and sustainability, and work with foundations like the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Bloomberg Associates.Renée is currently the Global Chief Client & Growth Officer at Current Global, which is part of the IPG network and The Weber Shandwick Collective. She previously held the positions of President, N.A., and Global Corporate Practice Lead. She started the Corporate Practice at Current five years ago, where it quickly grew to 28% of the business. Previously, Renée ran Corporate Branding and Narrative Development globally at Weber Shandwick and co-led its Employee Engagement practice.Renée began her career in positioning strategy in Silicon Valley, working with large and emerging technology companies. She held management positions at tech-PR agencies and marketing executive positions at tech startups (both turned successful acquisitions). In addition, she launched her own communications strategy firm focused on emerging companies.Outside of work, she enjoys her family, travel, a killer outfit, interesting food, good wine and a great story.

Listed skills include Message Development, Reputation Management, Media Relations, Marketing, and 14 others.