Marlon Wright

Marlon Wright is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in major gifts and strategic initiatives, currently serving as Senior Director at the University of Michigan since September 2015. Previously, Marlon has held roles such as Regional Director of Development and Senior Associate Director of Development at the same institution. Prior to this, Marlon worked at Comcast/NBC Universal as a Senior Account Executive, leading significant business development efforts. Marlon's earlier career includes serving as a Senior Account Executive at Washington Post-Newsweek Media Inc., where agency and direct-business portfolios saw substantial growth, and at ESPN, where Marlon led a senior-level sports marketing portfolio. Notable brand partnerships include the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago White Sox, and NBC Sunday Night Football. Marlon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan.