Michael Russell

Michael Russell is a seasoned growth and marketing leader with a wealth of experience in agency, brand, and media companies.

With expertise in agency growth strategy, solutioning, pipeline building, win rate improvement, team performance enhancement, and creating growth engines and sales enablement platforms, Michael has successfully led new business transformations in large market segments.

His accomplishments include driving a 40% increase in lead generation at a financial services brand, re-engineering growth strategies at multi-million dollar agencies, and elevating industry recognition, awards, and inbound lead volume at global agencies.

A relationship-focused professional, Michael thrives on meeting new people, learning from marketing experts, and exploring business models and consumer behaviors.

His educational background includes studying Economics at Denison University and attending The Lawrenceville School.

Throughout his career, Michael has held key positions such as Managing Director at Accenture Song, Chief Growth Officer at dentsu international, Chief Marketing Officer (interim) at Edelman Financial Services, and various leadership roles at renowned organizations like iCrossing, Huge, MSLGROUP North America, Meredith Corporation, Hearst Corp., and Time Inc.

Passionate about facilitating business transformation and achieving diverse marketing objectives, Michael's expertise spans creative, communications, CX, digital, media, performance marketing, and technology.