Renée is a marketing and business leader with over 20 years experience of working on some of the world’s most noteworthy brands. Whether it’s building companies, expanding portfolios, driving growth, or leading complex organizations across the client and agency worlds, Renée has done most of it. As Chief Engagement Officer at SYLVAIN and Upstatement, she unites the strategy and creative departments to solve high-stakes business challenges.
Previously, Renée served as Group Managing Director at Ogilvy on the Audi of America business, and as SVP, Business Lead for Nissan United. She also spent four years as Executive Director of Marketing at General Motors, where she ran global brand strategy and creative across the Cadillac portfolio. Prior to that, she held leadership positions at Mother (mainly New York with a brief stint in London).
A passionate brand builder, team member and relationship-driven leader, Renée believes the best work happens when ambitious business goals, creative thinking, and exceptional people come together.
Renée is a native New Yorker who can often be found riding her motorcycle or out fishing on her boat most weekends.
