Austin Russell

Austin Russell is a seasoned marketing professional currently serving as the VP Director of Connections Strategy at Digitas North America since January 2024. Prior experience includes roles as Social Media Manager at Intuit Mailchimp, where outstanding results in brand campaigns and customer engagement were achieved through data-driven insights and expertise in content optimization. At Newell Brands, leadership of a five-member team focused on content strategy and media planning for product innovations was prominent, while earlier positions at Organic and Turner Sports involved spearheading social initiatives for major brands, including AT&T. Austin's career began with a foundation in event coordination and internships in sports marketing and analytics, coupled with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from the University of Georgia.