Adam Russell

Account Director, Sports Sponsorship at FCB Chicago

Adam Russell has a diverse work experience in the fields of account management, marketing, and sports sponsorship. Adam has held various roles in different companies throughout their career.

Starting with their most recent position, Adam worked as an Account Director in Sports Sponsorship at FCB Chicago since September 2021. Prior to that, from 2018 to 2021, they served as a Senior Account Manager and Sports Lead at 160over90. In this role, they oversaw AT&T's Video Marketing partnerships and sports properties.

Before joining 160over90, Adam worked at iris Worldwide from 2016 to 2018 as a Senior Account Manager. Adam handled high-profile clients such as Bentley Motors, Collins Aerospace, Lamborghini, Abbott, and Moet. Adam was responsible for strategic planning, creative direction, and execution of campaigns.

From 2012 to 2016, Adam worked at Mosaic Sales Solutions. Adam started as a Junior Account Manager, where they handled clients such as Nike, Wells Fargo, and Starbucks. Adam later became an Account Manager, leading the Jordan Brand portfolio. In 2015, they were promoted to Senior Account Manager, where they became the senior lead for Anheuser-Busch InBev brand Stella Artois.

In 2010, Adam worked as an Assistant Account Executive at Momentum Worldwide, where they managed logistical operations for the U.S. Army account. Prior to that, from 2007 to 2010, they served as an Athletic Ticket Office Representative at Northwestern University, where they handled ticket sales and game day promotions.

Adam also gained experience as a Marketing Associate Intern at rEvolution in 2009, where they analyzed sponsorship requests and conducted market research. In 2008, they worked as a New Media and Marketing Intern at CSMG Sports, focusing on digital marketing and event execution.

Adam's career began at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where they worked as a Management Associate from 2005 to 2007. In this role, they managed client accounts and consistently surpassed sales and revenue goals.

Overall, Adam Russell has a strong background in account management, marketing, and sports sponsorship, with experience in leading high-profile clients, strategic planning, and successful campaign execution.

Adam Russell has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Millikin University. Adam also has a Master of Arts degree in Sports Marketing from Northwestern University. No information is provided regarding the specific years of attendance or completion for either degree.

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  • Account Director, Sports Sponsorship

    September, 2021 - present