Lewis Williams

Lewis Williams has a strong background in creative and brand strategy, with significant experience in the advertising industry. Lewis is currently serving as the Head of Brand Impact at Weber Shandwick. Previously, they worked at Burrell Communications for over 15 years, where they held the position of Chief Creative Officer. Prior to that, they were an SVP Creative Director at Leo Burnett for over a decade. During their time at Leo Burnett, they oversaw various creative executions for prominent clients such as Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Lines, successfully repositioning the Disney brand for African-American audiences. Lewis also played a key role in the development and launch of major campaigns, including the slogan "Where Magic Lives." Lewis was hand-selected to lead a pro-bono television campaign for the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and garnered recognition from the United Nations and major awards from the New York Festivals. Additionally, Lewis co-led a pitch process for a $1 billion U.S. Army rebranding initiative, which involved presenting to high-ranking officials within the Pentagon.

Lewis Williams attended Kent State University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Graphic Design. There is no information provided about the specific years they attended this institution. Additionally, Lewis Williams also attended Syracuse University for graduate studies, although the degree they pursued is not specified. Similarly, there is no information available about the years they spent at Syracuse University.