Mcgarrybowen Names New American Express Creative Lead After Swiping the Business From Ogilvy

Michael Raso moves to New York from CP+B

Don't miss ADWEEK House at Cannes, June 16-19. Join us as we celebrate our 45th anniversary and explore the industry's now and next. RSVP.

Three months after stunning the ad industry by winning American Express’ global brand business away from Ogilvy & Mather after 50 years, mcgarrybowen has hired creative veteran Michael Raso to lead the account.

Raso started at mcgarrybowen New York this week in the role of global executive creative director.

“I am thrilled to welcome Michael to the mcgarrybowen family,” said chairman Gordon Bowen. “His innate taste, talent, global experience, leadership skills and his downright passion for American Express is genuinely inspiring.”

Raso himself praised the client, adding, “As a member since 1997, I’ve always been a fan of American Express.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in