Denise Smith

Denise Smith is an experienced media and marketing executive with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as President of the Central Region and EVP, Portfolio Lead for Financial Services at UM Worldwide since January 2010, Denise oversees media and marketing product services, providing industry expertise to clients. Previously, Denise held the position of Senior Vice President and Managing Partner at a top-five global media advertising firm, managing billion-dollar client accounts. Denise's earlier roles include SVP Director of Connections Strategy at Doner, VP Group Media Director at GSD&M, and SVP Media Director at PHD, with notable achievements in media planning for major brands including Wal-Mart and Chrysler. Denise earned a BBA in Marketing from Northwood University.