Michael Houston

Michael Houston is best known for his long tenure leading Grey Group's North American operations, where he oversaw one of the world's most storied advertising agency networks. As CEO of Grey Group North America, he was responsible for the agency's creative output, client relationships, and business growth across a portfolio of major global brands. His leadership helped maintain Grey's standing as a top-tier creative and strategic agency within the WPP network. Houston spent the bulk of his career at Grey, rising through the ranks over many years before assuming the CEO role. His tenure was marked by efforts to modernize the agency's creative culture and expand its capabilities in data-driven marketing. He has since transitioned to a Senior Advisor role at WPP, the parent company of Grey, where he continues to contribute his deep industry expertise.

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