2025 Creative LIAisons Virtual Coaches
Marianna Ruiz
Chief Creative Officer, Creative Growth, North AmericaWeber Shandwick
Chicago
Marianna is a Chief Creative Officer, Creative Growth, North America at Weber Shandwick. In her career, she has led creative work for a variety of brands and businesses across industries, including food & beverage, spirits and fashion, automotive and appliances. She also recently earned her MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, with a focus on strategy and social impact.
She and her teams are dedicated to understanding the intersection of business growth and creativity. She’s spent years counseling companies on how they can think strategically about how creative ideas can unlock business growth, capitalize on trends, inspire more sustainable business practices, and ultimately spark compelling conversations amongst target audiences. Her passion for creativity focuses on helping brands understand their relationship with the consumers, cultures and communities they serve.