Michelle McGowan

Michelle McGowan is the Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications for Publicis Groupe in the U.S., leading press and communications efforts to enhance the reputation of the Paris-based holding company since December 2020. Prior to this role, Michelle served as the EVP of Communications and Global Partnerships at Publicis Media, where responsibilities included overseeing PR, communications, and marketing strategies for major global events. Michelle held key communications leadership positions at Starcom, Draftfcb, and Allstate Insurance Company, focusing on brand reputation management and executive positioning. Michelle earned an MBA from DePaul Driehaus College of Business and a BA in Public Relations and French from Butler University, complemented by a study abroad experience in France.