Maria Gattas loves the marketing game. A saavy and multilingual marketer, she has more than 25 years of experience in bringing out the best in brands – helping them grow, communicate and innovate. Last year, she joined the Publicis Groupe, where she is responsible for business transformation, identifying and integrating strategic opportunities. Maria also oversees the company’s new business, organic growth, client development and acquisition initiatives.

Prior to joining Publicis Groupe, Maria has held a variety of executive positions, working with some of the world’s top marketing and advertising agencies including Havas, VML and Ogilvy & Mather. She has a wealth of knowledge in marketing to Hispanic markets, creating and executing award-winning campaigns for her clients which include leading brands like Unilever, Coca-Cola, Pizza Hut, Grupo Bimbo, Diageo, Citibank, Pepsico Snacks, Danone, Bayer, Roche, Kraft and Ford among others.