Peter Georgescu

Peter Georgescu is the Chairman Emeritus of Young & Rubicam, with a career specializing in advertising and global branding.

He played a pivotal role in Y&R's transition from a private to a publicly-held company, focusing on developing a cutting-edge database on global branding and brand management models.

Elected into the Advertising Hall of Fame in 2001, Peter has also been awarded Honorary Doctorate of Humanity degrees from various institutions.

Author of three notable books on leadership and economic issues, including 'The Source of Success' and 'Capitalists Arise!'.

Peter Georgescu is a sought-after speaker on topics such as business success drivers, personal values in leadership, and income inequality in America.

He overcame challenging circumstances, arriving in the US from Romania at 15 with minimal education, eventually attending prestigious institutions like Exeter, Princeton, and Stanford.

Peter advocates for fair compensation in business and strategic long-term investments to address income inequality and foster a healthy America.

He has been associated with renowned organizations like Council on Foreign Relations and New York-Presbyterian Hospital besides his role at Young & Rubicam.