Elisa Cantero

Elisa Cantero is a seasoned strategic leader with extensive experience in brand strategy and communications. Starting as a Strategic Planner at Leo Burnett and Lapiz, Elisa developed launch strategies for major brands, including McDonald's. As Account Planning Director at The Vidal Partnership, Elisa directed strategy across high-profile clients such as Sprint Nextel and the NFL. Elisa served as Vice President of Branding Transformations at The Glover Park Group, leading efforts for organizations like Planned Parenthood and the United Nations. From July 2010 to February 2012, Elisa was the Director at Now What Research, managing business development and team growth. After a period as a Freelance Strategist and Researcher, Elisa currently holds the position of Group Director of Creative Strategy at Google, overseeing US creative initiatives. Elisa Cantero holds a BA in Comparative Literature from Amherst College.