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Andrew Swinand

CEOPublicis Groupe Creative & Leo Burnett Group

Chicago, IL

Member Since July 2022

Skills

Digital Marketing
Creative Strategy
Entrepreunership

About

Andrew Swinand is the CEO of the Creative Group across all Publicis agencies, as well as the CEO of Leo Burnett. Andrew became CEO of Leo Burnett when they acquired two companies he founded, which were focused on personalized content and search analytics. Being a serial entrepreneur, Andrew has founded nine companies and had seven exits. Previously, Andrew was president of Starcom Mediavest Group, worked in brand management at Procter & Gamble, and began his professional career at BBDO. He is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business and proudly served his country as a platoon leader in the U.S. Army.

Published content

Inspiration Bias: Reorienting Teams From Negativity to Creative Possibility

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The human tendency to dwell on the negative can stifle creative thinking and innovation. But biology does not have to determine the success of mindful companies.

Heads up for Creative Inspiration, Heads Down for Hard Work

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The current debate about returning to the office creates a false dichotomy.

Creative Bravery: How Advertising Shaped Public Opinion for Common Causes

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Advertising and marketing influence culture, stereotypes and identity.

Company details

Publicis Groupe Creative & Leo Burnett Group

Company bio

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Publicis Groupe is a privileged partner in its clients’ transformation to enhance personalization at scale. The Groupe relies on ten expertise concentrated within four main activities: Communication, Media, Data, and Technology. Through a unified and fluid organization, its clients have facilitated access to all its expertise in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 83,000 professionals. Leo Burnett is dedicated to providing creative solutions to our clients' business challenges. Through a HumanKind approach, we seek to transform human behavior with a core belief that "what helps people, helps business.” Part of Publicis Groupe, Leo Burnett is one of the world's largest agency networks with 85 offices and more than 8,000 employees. The global agency works with some of the world's most valued brands including Aldi, GM, Kellogg's, KraftHeinz, Marshall's, Molson Coors, Nintendo, Samsung, and UHG among others.

Industry

Business

Area of focus

Advertising
Marketing
Brand Marketing

Company size

10,001 plus