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    Garrett Self

    EVP, Client Business Partner at UM Worldwide

    Garrett Self is an experienced media and marketing professional currently serving as EVP, Client Business Partner at UM Worldwide, a global media agency.1 Based in the Greater Chicago Area, Self has extensive experience in global agency and brand leadership roles.1

    Professional Experience

    Garrett Self's career at UM Worldwide includes:

    • EVP, Client Business Partner (May 2021 - Present)
    • SVP, Client Business Partner (June 2019 - May 2021)

    In his current role, Self leads the UM Chicago office and manages Chicago-based client engagements while helping to build the UM US network.1

    Previous Roles

    Before joining UM Worldwide, Self held several notable positions:

    • Director of Marketing/Integrated Media North America at SC Johnson (December 2018 - June 2019)
    • Director, Global Experience Planning & Integrated Media at Kimberly-Clark (April 2015 - July 2018)
    • Global Strategy Director at PHD (August 2013 - April 2015)

    Expertise and Skills

    Self's professional profile highlights his strengths in:

    • Communication planning
    • Target insights
    • Cross-channel thinking
    • Digital marketing
    • Media strategy
    • Business development

    He has experience working with major brands such as Microsoft, Intel, PepsiCo, State Farm, SAP, and HP.1

    Professional Approach

    Self describes himself as team-oriented, strategic by inclination, and analytical on demand. He emphasizes his ability to manage teams and P&Ls while still enjoying the creative aspects of building and executing ideas to grow businesses.1

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    Experience

    EVP, Client Business Partner at UM Worldwide since May 2021
    SVP at UM Worldwide, Director at SC Johnson and Kimberly-Clark, Global Strategy Director at PHD, SVP Global Strategy Director at Starcom

    Education

    B.A. in Advertising & Mass Communications; Minor in History from University of Evansville, 1990 - 1994

    Location

    Greater Chicago Area