Susan Howe
President
Susan’s Story
Susan Howe is president and incoming Chief Executive Officer of The Weber Shandwick Collective (TWSC), the leading earned-first strategic communications and consulting network.
Susan is a tenacious change agent and has been a key driver of Weber Shandwick’s success for more than 25 years, having held several prominent global roles throughout her tenure, including Chief Collaboration Officer and Chief Growth Officer. She will assume the role of CEO in November 2024.
Across Susan’s many senior roles, she has been known for her close connectivity with clients; a hands-on leader, she continues to provide senior counsel to many of TWSC’s largest and longest-tenured clients, including Kellanova, Nestlé and Anheuser-Busch. She is also a passionate driver of Weber Shandwick’s values-based culture and its commitment to inclusion.
An award-winning brand marketer, Susan began her career at Weber Shandwick as the leader of the consumer marketing practice in Chicago, ultimately taking the reins as general manager of the Chicago office, generating double digit growth and propelling the reputation of the flagship operation. Her next stop was as the leader of Weber Shandwick’s Brand group, the largest global practice area.
A graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Susan is a relentless supporter of women in business and has served as the chair of Northwestern’s Council of One Hundred, which connects alumnae to support their career advancement. She is also a member of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women community and of IPG’s Women’s Leadership Network, which aims to be a force for gender equality and opportunity for women within the holding company.
Susan sits on the boards of the Sheppard Pratt Foundation and the Northwestern Alumni Association. In 2021, she was inducted into the PRWeek Women of Distinction (formerly Hall of Femme), honoring trailblazers in communications. Susan has also been honored as Global Agency Professional of the Year by PRWeek and PRSA Chicago, and was recognized as a Campaign US Female Frontier.
Susan and her husband live in Chicago, within walking distance of Wrigley Field and their beloved Chicago Cubs.
