Weber Shandwick’s Greg Swan Named One of the 40 Under Forty by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal 

MINNEAPOLIS – March 23, 2011 – Weber Shandwick today announced Greg Swan was honored by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal in its annual 40 Under Forty awards. The 40 Under Forty awards recognize local business leaders under the age of 40 for their exceptional professional achievements and community contributions.

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Swan is a vice president in the Digital Communications practice at Weber Shandwick’s Minneapolis office. He leads the U.S. Army’s award-winning digital and social media program and advises dozens of clients and account teams on social media strategy and tools. Greg serves on the Twin Cities Advisory Board for Drake University, plays an active role on the Chaska City Council’s Downtown Master Plan Task Force, and volunteers his time and expertise for a church marketing group, Social Media Shepherds.

As a leader, Greg has a contagious professionalism. You can’t help but feel inspired to work harder and smarter when Greg’s in the room. We are delighted that his extraordinary talents have been recognized by the Business Journal.

David Krejci

Senior vice president of Digital Communications at Weber Shandwick

Swan and the 39 other award recipients will be honored March 24, 2011, at an awards gala event at TCF Stadium.