Linda Descano, CFA
Linda Descano, CFA, is an executive vice president with Red Havas and leads the corporate communications and executive visibility practice. She also oversees the agency’s thought leadership and marketing program. Since joining Red Havas in 2015, Linda has provided senior-level communications counsel on merged media strategy, corporate communications, and content marketing to clients across multiple industry sectors. Previously, Linda spent 20+ years at Citi, serving in various senior-level positions including Managing Director and Global Head of Content and Social, President & CEO of the award-winning Women & Co. business, and Director and Portfolio Manager of Social Awareness Investment.
Linda serves on the board of directors of New York Women in Communications, digital consultancy Servo Annex, and the marketing advisory council of Healthworks Academies. She also is an adjunct professor for the Fox School of Business Digital Innovation in Marketing M.S. program. Her industry awards and honors include Bulldog Awards’ 2022 PR Professional of the Year, PR News’ 2018 PR Professional of the Year and Campaign U.S.’s 2018 Digital 40 Over 40.