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| Gabrielle Zucker |
KWT Global has announced the promotion of agency co-founder Gabrielle Zucker to president, effective immediately. Zucker has been with agency since 2006, previously serving as executive vice president and global managing director.
Formerly known as Kwittken, KWT Global has been a part of the MDC Partners network since 2010.
Before coming to the agency, Zucker was vice president—corporate & financial practice at Euro RSCG Magnet.
In her new role, Zucker will be responsible for agency staff leadership, business development and operational excellence of the agency’s wholly-owned offices in New York, London and Toronto. She will continue to oversee a large portfolio of brands and cross-border client relationships. All regional managing directors will report to her
“Gabrielle has been the most instrumental person in the founding of our agency,” said KWT Global CEO and founder Aaron Kwittken. “Her contributions helped propel our global growth, and her award-winning client work earned us numerous, prestigious accolades over the years. I can’t think of a better partner to help me lead KWT Global.”
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