Michael Graves

Michael Graves is a seasoned professional in business affairs with significant experience in the advertising industry. Currently serving as the Director of Business Affairs at Wieden + Kennedy since December 2011, Michael leads a team of four managers and oversees negotiations for new client engagements. Previous roles include Business Affairs Manager at Wieden + Kennedy and Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, where responsibilities encompassed international campaign clearance, talent negotiation, and music licensing for high-profile clients such as Nike, Facebook, and Comcast. Michael began the career as a Business Affairs Coordinator at TBWA\Chiat\Day\SF and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from San Francisco State University.