WILTON, CT, November 04, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Merideth Gilmor has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Gilmor's professional journey is marked by a series of influential roles across the marketing, public relations and branding sectors, with a particular focus on high-profile athletes such as Maria Sharapova, Colin Kaepernick and Cam Newton, and blue-chip brands. Since 2010, she has served as the founder and chief executive officer of Modern Global Communications in New York City.

Over the past 16 years, Ms. Gilmor has guided the agency through a rapidly evolving media landscape, establishing herself as an expert in her field. Her leadership and vision have positioned Modern Global Communications at the forefront of strategic communications, earning her recognition for both innovative brand launches and adept crisis management.

In addition to heading Modern Global Communications, Ms. Gilmor served as Senior Director of Communications and Brand at Oakley from 2023 to 2024. In this capacity, she contributed to the company's brand strategy during a pivotal period for the organization. From 2004 to 2010, she was head of global communications and brand at Cole Haan in New York City.

During her tenure at Cole Haan, a part of Nike, Inc., as head of global communications, Ms. Gilmor achieved one of her most notable career milestones: leading the launch of the Cole Haan Nike with Air high-heeled shoe. Her strategic approach resulted in a feature on The Oprah Winfrey Show, which generated more than $1 million in sales within two hours and caused the company's website to crash due to overwhelming demand. This campaign not only broke new ground for Cole Haan, traditionally a men's brand, by successfully entering the women's market but also underscored Ms. Gilmor's expertise in leveraging earned media to reach consumers.

Ms. Gilmor's proficiency in crisis management is equally distinguished, as her handling of Sharapova's case was featured in PR Week, highlighting her team's press conference as an industry blueprint for effective crisis response.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Gilmor served as a public relations director at Gucci in New York City from 2003 to 2005 and at ESCADA from 2001 to 2003, where she developed foundational skills in luxury-brand communications. She began her career as a public relations account manager at Condé Nast in New York City from 2000 to 2001 and at Saatchi & Saatchi between 1999 and 2000, gaining experience that would inform her later successes.

Ms. Gilmor's academic background includes earning a Bachelor of Arts in history and communications from Southern Methodist University in Dallas in 1998. The combination of historical perspective and communication theory provided a strong foundation for her work in branding and public relations.

Reflecting on her career, Ms. Gilmor credits much of her success to her extensive real-world experience, which she believes is especially vital in today's digital age dominated by artificial intelligence. She emphasizes that human insight, resilience and grit — qualities shaped by her Georgia upbringing — have been instrumental throughout her career. Persistence and adaptability have enabled her to overcome obstacles and maintain relevance over nearly two decades in a competitive industry.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Ms. Gilmor maintains active involvement with several civic organizations. She has served as an alumni board member at Southern Methodist University since 2022 and has been a board member at Trackside Teen Center of Wilton since 2016. Additionally, she contributes as a member of the board of advisors for the American Heart Association beginning in 2015 and supports the American Stroke Association, inspired by personal experience following a massive stroke in 2014. Despite this significant health challenge, Ms. Gilmor continued to serve her clients without interruption.

Ms. Gilmor values family life deeply. She is a devoted mother to one son and enjoys running and traveling with her husband in her free time. These personal pursuits complement a career defined by achievement, service and resilience.

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