Alan M. Wexler was appointed senior vice president of Innovation and Growth in August 2020. Wexler is leading GM’s Innovation and Growth organization, including the Global Connected Services, Data and Customer Insights, and Innovation and Strategy teams.

Wexler, former Chairman and CEO of Publicis Sapient, has been working at the intersection of strategy, technology and creative for more than 30 years.

Before joining GM, Wexler served as Chairman and CEO of Publicis Sapient, CEO of SapientRazorfish and CEO of SapientNitro. Prior to Sapient joining Publicis, he was President of SapientNitro and has held several other senior leadership positions for an aggregate of 20 years.

Publicis Sapient has offices globally, more than 20,000 employees and cultivates key strategic relationships with a roster of blue-chip brands, advising clients on the impact of digital on their businesses and delivering solutions which help them innovate and compete more effectively in the digital age.

Prior to Sapient, Wexler built and operated an independent business and technology consulting company.

Wexler has extensive experience in digital business transformation, advertising and marketing. He also advises early-stage companies on how to compete with disruptive businesses models in a consumer-empowered era.

Wexler holds a bachelor’s degree in Decision Sciences and Computers as well as a Master of Business Administration from Rider University, where he has served on the Board of Trustees.