Board Member

BRET WERNER
President
MWWPR

Bret Werner was promoted to President, MWWPR in December 2016.

He was hired at MMWPR as Chief Client Officer to lead strategy, growth and best practices across the agency’s eight offices and 240 employees, and ensuring client success at all levels.  He serves on the agency’s executive committee and reports directly CEO Michael Kempner.

Prior to joining MWWPR, Werner co-founded Catalyst, a communications agency specializing in sports, active lifestyle and entertainment, where he spearheaded the agency’s win and retention of deep relationships with global brands such as Subway Restaurants, Under Armour and Dick's Sporting Goods. Catalyst was a three-time PRWeek agency of the year for its category size, and Werner’s accomplishments led him to being named one of PRWeek's 2011 "40 Under 40." After seven years as an independent agency, in 2012, Werner helped drive the acquisition of Catalyst by IMG.

Werner started his career at Taylor, becoming one of the youngest Vice Presidents in the company's history. He quickly ascended to Managing Partner where he and five others initiated an employee buyout from CEO Alan Taylor. Werner and the new management team boldly transformed ATC, now operating as Taylor, from a publicity shop to a true brand counselor for leading consumer brands.  The “Transformation at Taylor” was chronicled and recognized as an official case study by Harvard Business School.