• by Larissa Faw , August 31, 2016

Publicis Seattle is promoting Melissa Nelson to the newly created position of president.

Nelson was named EVP/managing partner for the agency's marquee T-Mobile business in December 2015. She will report to Publicis Worldwide North America CEO Andrew Bruce. 

"Melissa's leadership on T-Mobile and her passion for their brand and business will be enriched in her new post," stated Bruce. “Additionally, now her expertise and leadership will extend to all clients and the talented individuals who fuel our agency here in Seattle.”

Before joining Publicis, Nelson led the global Motorola business as Group Account Director at Droga5 in New York. She has also spent time at 72andSunny in Los Angeles and Goodby, Silverstein & Partners in San Francisco and has worked with brands including Target, Chevrolet, and HP.

In addition to T-Mobile, Publicis Seattle's roster of clients includes Visit Seattle, KEXP, and the Special Olympics.