Leontyne Brown

Leontyne Brown is a two-time, Effie Award-winning advertising executive, with a proven track record of achievement in integrated advertising, marketing & communications for many of the world’s most recognizable brands, including the Nike, Truth Anti-Tobacco Campaign, Coca Cola, Honey Nut Cheerios, Toyota USA, and more. Leontyne has also had the honor of being the first Black and first woman to serve as the Director of Advertising for the JORDAN Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc.

Today, Leontyne is the Founder and Managing Partner of a boutique marketing agency that combines consumer brand marketing with corporate social impact; helping companies to turn dialogue into structured and strategic action. The client roster includes, Nike, Bacardi USA, CVS Pharmacy, Target, and Porsche, as well as local and national government entities, including the Democratic National Committee. In addition to her successful marketing consultancy, Leontyne uses her voice to speak to audiences on issues of race, politics and culture.