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RWG employs a world-class network of diverse individuals from all over the country, with a broad spectrum of skills. We seamlessly integrate our experience in business strategy, marketing and advertising, research, psychology, journalism and creative writing, information architecture, graphic design and event production to help our clients transform their companies and their people.

As President and Founder of the Russell Williams Group, Brenda Williams has nearly 30 years of strategic planning, branding and creative problem-solving experience that enables her to develop long-term strategic solutions to challenging business issues. Brenda created RWG based on the unique belief that "strategy is human™." She and her team collaborate with executives to develop pre-emptive business strategies that are internalized and acted upon.

Prior to forming RWG, Brenda served 14 years at Leo Burnett global advertising agency as Founder of the Lab, a freestanding subsidiary specializing in brand consulting. She also spent 2 1/2 years at McKinsey & Company, an international management consultancy firm.

Brenda graduated with honors from the University of Colorado, with a double major in Communications and Psychology. Additionally, she has conducted graduate studies at Northwestern University as well as executive studies at the University of Chicago and Harvard University. She is a sought after speaker in the areas of effective brand strategy and corporate alignment.