Rochelle LazarusExecutive Director of the American company Oligvy
Date of Birth: 01.09.1947
Country: USA |
Biography of Rochelle Lazarus
Rochelle Lazarus, the current CEO of American company Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, was born on September 1st in Brooklyn, New York. In 1968, she earned a Bachelor's degree from Smith College, and later in 1970, she successfully completed her Master's in Business Administration from Columbia University.
In 1971, Rochelle found herself within the walls of the largest advertising company, Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, for the first time. Her work in the organization was extremely successful, and her professionalism and knowledge of production intricacies impressed her colleagues. In 1989, Rochelle was appointed as the President of the business department, specializing in direct marketing. It was likely that her appointment as CEO was predetermined.
Before becoming the President and Chief Operating Officer of the international agency in 1995, Rochelle held positions as the head of Ogilvy & Mather New York and Chief of Ogilvy & Mather North America. Currently, in addition to her other responsibilities, Rochelle Lazarus serves as a director of Merck & Co. and is affiliated with organizations such as the New York Presbyterian Hospital, the American Museum of Natural History, and the World Wildlife Fund, among others. She is also a board member of the Columbia Business School.
Rochelle Lazarus' accomplishments have been duly recognized. This proactive and determined woman was listed among the top fifty most powerful women in American business. Furthermore, she was honored by the Columbia Business School for her achievements in the field, earning her the title of business leader.
Today, Rochelle speaks to her fellow countrymen about herself and about them: "Yes, I have been fortunate, but so have you. My generation has proven that there is always a chance to achieve what you desire. And you must do it. Today, there are no barriers to success - neither in business, nor in art, nor in social life, nor in education, nor in life itself. Work, home, career... Everything should come from the heart...
In fact, if the generation that came before you (my generation) has done something for you, it was the conquest of freedom. The freedom to choose. The freedom to love. The freedom to be whoever you want to be...". Rochelle Lazarus is exactly the woman and leader who will never let her words go unheard; on the contrary, she will convey them to the public through all possible means.