Golin CEO and leadership

Matt is president at Golin; responsible for the agency’s EMEA and New York offices and is the current chairman of the UK’s trade body, the PRCA. On his watch, Golin London has been named ‘Agency of the Year’ eight times. Matt specializes in international brand and product communications and has launched products and services in most major markets around the world. He’s been fortunate to work with leading CMOs, designers, photographers and artists. He is passionate about creativity and helping agencies continue their evolution into progressive, integrated businesses that remain incredibly relevant in an ever changing world.

Strategic, collaborative and experienced leader responsible for the global financial and operational success of the company. Executive Board member, partner, peer, mentor and trusted adviser providing counsel to all levels of the agency, sister agencies, parent company and outside parties. In addition to financial matters, deeply involved in corporate development, acquisitions, compensation, capital spending, real estate, legal matters, project management and anything that supports the agency’s performance.Outside the rails, avid music aficionado and guitar player, spending far too much time looking at gear that really isn’t needed and probably shouldn’t be bought.

Hi! I'm an an integrated marketing communications professional. With a focus on the corporate sector, my work includes a 360° approach to communication campaigns. Specifically, I've led U.S. Hispanic, general market and multicultural marketing programs, overseeing end-to-end marketing on brand, creative, analytics, media planning, media buying, public relations, research and content development.

Donald Cognetta is an Executive Vice President, CFO Americas at Golin and is based in Fairfax, Virginia. He has worked as Staff Accountant at MKS Inc, CFO/Senior Vice President Finance & Operations at CMGRP - Washington, and Vice President of Finance & Operations at Golin. Donald studied at The George Washington University School of Business between 2000 and 2003, Niskayuna High School between 1985 and 1989, and Ithaca College between 1989 and 1993.

Katherine is a student Marketing Week Mini MBA with Mark Ritson graduating in 2028 and is based in London, United Kingdom. She is an UK Group Chief Strategy Officer at Golin. Katherine has worked as Associate Planning Director at freuds, Senior Communications Consultant at Freelance | Self-Employed, and Marketing Coordinator at Carlton Interactive. She studied at George Abbott between 1992 and 1998.

Margenett Moore-Roberts is a Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer at IPG DXTRA and Chief Inclusion Officer at Golin and is based in New York, New York. She has worked as General Manager, Video Monetization at INTERCLICK, INC.; Director, Client Services at C2 Media; and VP & Global Head, Inclusive Diversity at YAHOO INC. Margenett studied at Otterbein University and Cornell University ILR School between 2016 and 2017.

Paul Parton is a Founding Partner at The Brooklyn Brothers; Group Chief Strategy Officer at Golin; and Head of Strategy, The Table at INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. and is based in New York, New York. He has worked as Director of Planning at DDB New York and Managing Partner at DDB New York. Paul works or has worked as Owner at The Brooklyn Brothers.