Golin Executive and Leadership Team

Matthew Neale, the Chief Executive Officer at Golin, directs the global strategic vision and operational framework of the agency. Neale architects the overarching mission to connect brands with audiences through innovative storytelling and data-driven engagement. By aligning internal practice areas like digital engagement and crisis management, the Chief Executive Officer ensures consistent service delivery across international markets. Neale fosters a culture of bold thinking, pushing the agency to maintain relevance in a rapidly shifting cultural landscape. This leadership role involves constant collaboration with regional heads to optimize client outcomes and enhance corporate visibility. Matthew Neale maintains a focus on long-term growth, ensuring the agency remains a leader in public relations. Through rigorous oversight of global performance metrics, the Chief Executive Officer drives the firm toward sustainable success while maintaining the high standards of excellence expected by global clients.

Ze Schiavoni, the Chief Executive Officer Brasil at Golin, directs all agency operations and market expansion initiatives within the South American region. Schiavoni architects localized communication strategies that translate global brand goals into culturally resonant campaigns for the Brazilian market. By overseeing media relations and corporate reputation projects, the Chief Executive Officer Brasil ensures that client messaging aligns with local consumer expectations and cultural nuances. Ze Schiavoni manages cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact digital engagement and brand communications. This leadership role requires constant coordination with global headquarters to maintain brand consistency while adapting to regional market dynamics. Through the implementation of data-driven insights, the Chief Executive Officer Brasil secures competitive advantages for clients. Schiavoni drives operational efficiency and creative excellence, ensuring that the agency remains a dominant force in the competitive landscape of South American public relations.

Donald Cognetta, the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (Americas) at Golin, directs the financial health and fiscal strategy for the agency across the Americas. Cognetta architects robust financial models that support the agency's growth objectives and resource allocation for large-scale public relations campaigns. By overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (Americas) ensures that operational investments align with the firm's long-term profitability goals. Donald Cognetta manages the financial infrastructure necessary to support diverse practice areas, including digital engagement and crisis issues. This leadership role involves close collaboration with executive leadership to assess market risks and identify opportunities for expansion. Through meticulous financial oversight, the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (Americas) maintains the fiscal stability required to sustain creative innovation. Cognetta drives efficiency across all regional departments, ensuring that financial resources effectively fuel the agency's mission.

Dawn Langeland, the Co-President (North America) at Golin, directs the strategic execution of client services and business development across the North American market. Langeland architects comprehensive communication programs that integrate brand storytelling with digital engagement to enhance client visibility. By overseeing the daily operations of key practice areas, the Co-President (North America) ensures that teams deliver high-quality results that resonate with target audiences. Dawn Langeland manages client relationships and fosters a collaborative environment that encourages bold, creative thinking. This leadership role involves coordinating with other senior executives to refine the agency's service offerings and maintain a competitive edge in the public relations industry. Through the application of data-driven insights, the Co-President (North America) optimizes campaign performance and drives measurable growth for clients. Langeland ensures that the agency's North American operations remain aligned with the broader global mission of shaping meaningful change.