Philippe Krakowsky

Philippe Krakowsky is an accomplished business executive who currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Interpublic Group (IPG), a position he took on January 1, 2021.

Before assuming the role of CEO, Philippe held various key positions within IPG, including Chief Operating Officer, where he managed operations across all of Interpublic and provided oversight for several independent companies under the IPG umbrella.

A pivotal moment in his career was overseeing IPG's acquisition of Acxiom in 2018, a landmark deal valued at $2.3 billion. This acquisition positioned IPG to leverage Acxiom's data expertise and leadership in data privacy and ethics.

Philippe's professional journey began in the technology sector, where he was involved in building and selling an artificial intelligence software company to Apple Computer in the late 1980s. He later transitioned to the advertising and marketing industry, where he excelled in various strategic, talent, and operational roles.

Aside from his corporate responsibilities, Philippe is actively engaged in several prestigious organizations. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Partnership for New York City, serves on The Paley Center for Media Board of Trustees, and holds the position of Vice Chair at the Unstereotype Alliance, initiated by UN Women.

A Harvard University alum, Philippe Krakowsky's achievements have been recognized by the American Advertising Federation with an induction into the Hall of Achievement, a notable accolade for marketing professionals under 40.