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Steve Barrett
Jul 14, 2024

Gail Heimann's retirement is a huge loss for the PR industry

The Weber Shandwick CEO’s near three-decade tenure at the Interpublic agency was highlighted by creativity, great ideas, mentorship and empathetic leadership.

Heimann on stage at IPG's Women's Breakfast At Cannes Lions in 2018. She plans to continue advocating for women in business and marginalised populations. (Photo credit: John Phillips / Getty Images)

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