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Steve Barrett
Jul 10, 2024

Gail Heimann to retire from Weber Shandwick

After a 28-year career at the IPG agency, Heimann will be replaced as CEO by Susan Howe.

(L-R) The Weber Shandwick Collective president Susan Howe and CEO Gail Heimann. Howe is set to replace Heimann as CEO in November. (Photo credit: The Weber Shandwick Collective, used with permission)

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