Rick Weber

 
Rick Weber's Professional Background
 

Rick Weber is a seasoned executive with over three decades of experience in the finance and marketing industries. His educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Williams College and an MBA in Finance & International Business from the prestigious Columbia Business School.

 
Career Beginnings
 

Rick started his career in June 1991 at Young & Rubicam, where he served as Senior Vice President of Business Affairs for nearly a decade. In December 2000, he transitioned to Euro RSCG Healthcare as Global CFO. After three years, he moved to Euro RSCG (now Havas) to take on the role of CFO for Global Brands until July 2005.

 
Career Progression
 

Continuing his upward trajectory, Rick joined McCann Worldgroup as SVP of Global Clients Finance in August 2005. He then moved to FCB Global in April 2008, where he initially served as CFO for North America before becoming Director of Finance Operations in March 2014.

 
Current Role
 

In June 2015, Rick joined Interpublic Group (IPG) as Senior Vice President of Client Finance & Operations. After five years in this role, he was promoted to Chief Commercial Officer in June 2020, a position he holds to this day.

 
Skill Set and Expertise
 

Throughout his career, Rick has developed a broad skill set that includes expertise in integrated marketing, strategic planning, digital strategy, business strategy, and financial operations. He is also skilled in digital media, budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, and competitive analysis.

 
Professional Achievements
 

Rick's career demonstrates his dedication and ability to thrive in high-profile roles, focusing on commercial operations and client finance. His leadership and strategic insights have undoubtedly played a crucial role in the success of the companies he has worked for. Additionally, Rick is fluent in German and maintains a strong professional presence on LinkedIn with over 2,000 followers.