Andrew Swinand
Chief Executive Officer of Leo Burnett North America
As CEO of Leo Burnett North America, Andrew brings a wealth of industry experience and an entrepreneurial vision to lead an agency that uses the power of data and creativity to drive business for clients.
He was previously the founder and CEO of marketing startup The Abundancy and co-founded its holding company Abundant Venture Partners (AVP), an incubator focused on building media and healthcare companies.
Prior to that, Andrew was president of Starcom MediaVest Group, the world’s largest media agency. Previously, he served as a brand manager at Procter & Gamble and an account supervisor at BBDO. Andrew also proudly served his country as a platoon leader in the U.S. Army.
Andrew has been recognized by Advertising Age as a “Media Maven,” and was inducted into the American Advertising Federation Hall of Achievement in 2008.