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LOS ANGELES (September 23, 2026) – Michael Wehman, U.S. President of Weber Shandwick, has joined The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) Board of Directors, effective immediately.
“I have known and worked with Michael for more than a decade and a half and I can speak first-hand to the commitment Michael has to the mission of TLF,” said Kim Hunter, TLF Chairman and CEO. “I have no doubt Michael will make an impact to the various stakeholders of TLF and to the industry as a whole. Michael is the ideal leader to join this distinguished board.”
Wehman leads Weber Shandwick’s largest region, working across business units, practices, capabilities and clients. He also oversees operations across the firm’s global regions to streamline integration and operational consistency.
“I’m thrilled to join the group of industry luminaries that share a commitment to the mission and work of The LAGRANT Foundation,” Wehman said. "Creating access to mentorship, professional development and meaningful career opportunities is essential to building a strong and dynamic communications industry. I’ve seen the impact TLF has made over many years at Weber and beyond and I’m excited to support that work and help expand its reach."
A Le Cordon Bleu certified chef, Michael early PR career focused on Weber's industry-leading roster of food and beverage clients. His 25-year tenure at the agency has spanned roles including President of the flagship New York office, New York Consumer Practice Lead, co-lead of the Global Client Experience program and founding member of Current Global. He has led engagements across a broad range of Weber clients across top Fortune 100 brands spanning sectors including consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, and beyond.
Michael also served as director of marketing & PR for Cornerstone Restaurant Group, which includes restaurants in partnership with Michael Jordan and W Hotels. Prior to entering the marketing world, Michael was an editor for Woman's World magazine, a producer for Videofashion! on E! Entertainment Television and a designer for Cynthia Rowley.
About Weber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick is an earned-first global communications agency that is part of Omnicom Public Relations. Led by world-class strategic and creative thinkers and activators, Weber Shandwick continues to lead the industry in shaping brands, companies and culture. Weber Shandwick has won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry, including being honored in the Public Relations and Brand Strategies category on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list (2024-2026), PRWeek's Global Agency of the Year (2024), ranked #1 on PRovoke's Global Creative Index (2024-2025) and honored on Ad Age's A-List (2024-2026). Weber Shandwick was the most awarded PR agency at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for the past four years, including earning the PR industry’s first-ever idea-led Cannes Grand Prix in the Brand Experience & Activation category and cumulatively earning more than 270 Cannes Lions. For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com/.
About The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF)
The LAGRANT Foundation (TLF) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase representation in the fields of advertising, marketing, and public relations by providing scholarships, career opportunities such as internships/fellowships/co-ops/entry level roles, career and professional development workshops, and mentorship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students from historically underrepresented communities.
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Note to reporters and editors: “The” in The LAGRANT Foundation name is part of the Foundation’s legal name. Please do not drop the “The” or lowercase the “T.” When spelling “LAGRANT,” capitalize all letters. As an alternative, you can use the letters TLF in lieu of The LAGRANT Foundation.
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