Ashley
McGowan

I vividly remember the Tuesday after Martin Luther King weekend in 2008, when I began my journey in advertising. Since then, I've charted a path from creative agencies to tech companies, discovering my love for uncommon collaboration and cultural nuance along the way. I’ve been dubbed an "intreprenuer" - a fearless risk-taker who seizes opportunities to pursue new ideas while leveraging the resources of others

 

Consumer trend research is my love language, and I thrive in the gray zone where risk is encouraged and failure is celebrated. I enjoy leading big teams, especially when everyone brings their unique perspective to the table. My passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels my fascination with localized nuances, and I relish the challenge of solving unique business problems that align with my passions.

 

When I'm not working, I'm a travel enthusiast, on the hunt for a city with better food than my beloved Chicago. I love singing 90s R&B, whipping up recipes from Instagram, and trying my very best to keep my houseplants alive. And on Thursdays, you'll catch me binge-watching Law and Order SVU and Grey's Anatomy, new or old episodes will do.

 

I can't wait to connect.