The Weber Shandwick Mafia
9 people came through Weber Shandwick and went on to found or lead other companies.
Melanie PerkinsPublic Relations InternshipFounded CanvaStefan WalterSocial Media, Digital CommunicationFounded NAPRobert StoeckerCorporate MarketingFounded FortoDenis GurskyAccount ManagerFounded SocialboostHayley AndersonProducer + EditorFounded soonaJulia DixonSenior Strategist, Cultural Insiders ManagerFounded ESAIJohn SimpsonInternFounded Digital Health StrategiesChris PerryEVP, Digital Strategy and OperationsFounded Andus LabsLaurel HessInternFounded hampr
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Weber Shandwick mafia?
- The Weber Shandwick mafia is the network of 9 people who came through Weber Shandwick and went on to found or lead other companies, including Canva, NAP, Forto, Socialboost, soona.
- Who is in the Weber Shandwick mafia?
- Notable members include Melanie Perkins (Canva), Stefan Walter (NAP), Robert Stoecker (Forto), Denis Gursky (Socialboost), Hayley Anderson (soona), Julia Dixon (ESAI), John Simpson (Digital Health Strategies), Chris Perry (Andus Labs), among 9 tracked members.
- What companies did Weber Shandwick alumni found?
- Companies founded by Weber Shandwick alumni include Canva, NAP, Forto, Socialboost, soona, ESAI, Digital Health Strategies, Andus Labs, hampr.