Erica Swerdlow

Erica Swerdlow is U.S. Executive VP responsible for new business and marketing for the U.S. and also serves as the Midwest Market Leader responsible for leading operations in Chicago and expanding Burson-Marsteller’s presence and footprint in the Midwest region. With more than 23 years of experience working in public relations firms, Erica has managed several global accounts and high-profile product launches. Erica’s experience includes brand and consumer marketing, executive visibility and crisis counseling. Prior to Burson-Marsteller, Erica was an Executive VP with Porter Novelli from 2000 – 2010. Erica was president of EBS Public Relations Inc., a mid-size public relations agency later acquired by Porter Novelli in 2000. Erica has been honored for her work with a Gold Sabre and a Silver Anvil. Erica also produced and led the Illinois Annual Technology Conference (ILATC) from 2000 – 2003 and was an Ernst & Young Midwest High Tech finalist in 1995. Previously Erica served on the Board of Directors for Starlight Children’s Foundation Midwest. Erica obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education at The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.