About Uta Behnke: Things you might know about me: German, responsible for Hamburg’s Consumer Unit, have been with Edelman for almost a fourth of my life, love summer and sunshine
What you might do not know: I am addicted to lip balm, would rather climb Mount Everest than sing in front of anything other than my shower and I am a serious swimtreker (open water island-to-island swim crossings).
About David Fine: I am the Director of Content at Edelman London which combines his love of entertainment and pop culture with his PR vocation . I studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and “worked” as an actor before talking my way into PR work experience when appearing in a Pepsi commercial. Three years later I was running the UK Pepsi account.
About Leticia Lyra: I’m Leticia Lyra and I've worked at Edelman for almost 13 years. I know it is a very long time, but I like to look back and see how I built my career in this company – and also, how I contributed for the development of Edelman in Brazil; we practically grew together…
Today, I’m responsible for two practices – consumer and healthcare – and manage 13 lovely people!
About Howard Pulchin: I've been lucky to work with some of the world's leading brands during the past number of years from both the agency and client sides. I currently wear two hats at Edelman, running our New York consumer brands practice and overseeing Insight development across our US teams. Beyond stuffing my non work hours with books, movies, and restaurants, I am committing to travelling, cooking, cycling and volunteering more.
About Jonathan Sanchez: I have over 15 years of media and marketing experience, and am a passionate fan of all things Asia. I in Singapore and am proud to be Edelman’s regional lead for Consumer as well as heading up the local office’s corporate business. I am an early adopting-geek-maven-networker for all things tech; coupled with a passion for regional culture and history.
About Andrew Silver: I am General Manager of Pegasus Communications, Edelman’s consumer-focused firm in China, a sports junkie and devotee to great rock ‘n roll. After spending time in Edelman’s New York office, I’m on my second tour of duty in China having formerly run our Shanghai office. This time around I’m living in Beijing with my family exploring all that China has to offer, especially the great food.
About Christina Smedley: Responsible for global consumer marketing at Edelman, our largest practice and the cornerstone of our work. I have led global and local campaigns for companies and brands in all regions of the world over the last eighteen years. I was born in Jamaica, educated in England, and now live in the deep South of the US. I am passionate about helping brands understand and build upon shared global similarities and local nuances, the rise of micro and macro consumer trends and how these impact they way consumers engage. You can follow me on Twitter @smedleyus
About Gerry Tschopp: A Southern California native, I have the good fortune to manage the Consumer Marketing team for Edelman Los Angeles. I look for inspiration in the everyday: I’m inspired by my kids, my wife, communities, schools, sports, good food/wine and friends. I often take the train to work from Orange County, which allows me to observe a pretty diverse group of subcultures within Los Angeles. I’m an avid Lakers fan (since youth!). I remain active, playing basketball, water skiing and coaching my son’s sports teams. I think Craig Ferguson should be on earlier; my favorite news show is CBS Sunday Morning. Follow me on Twitter @gtschopp
About Ruth Warder: I am a consumer brand buff with 8 (long) years brand building for Entertainment &FMCG properties under my studded belt. I have a unstoppable appetite for new shoes and negroni’s follow my twitter @literallyno