Michael Burns

Michael Burns is an accomplished advertising professional with extensive experience in brand development and client growth. Currently serving as the owner and partner at BurnsGroup since February 2007, Michael leads an innovative advertising and communications company dedicated to positioning clients' brands as market leaders. Previously, Michael held significant roles at Saatchi & Saatchi, including Managing Partner/CEO in New York (1999-2005) and Vice Chairman (1994-2004), where responsibilities included driving global client growth for major brands such as General Mills and P&G. Michael began the career at Dancer, Fitzgerald, Sample as an Account/Management Supervisor before advancing to account director roles at Saatchi & Saatchi. Academic credentials include an AMP from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Queen's University.