leslie taschner vice president, technology

Leslie Taschner brings more than 16 years of business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing and media relations within the technology industry. She is a 12-year veteran of the WPP network, working in Toronto, New York and San Francisco. During that time, Leslie supported some of the industry's leading companies, including Accenture, Alcatel, Dell, Hewlett-Packard and Sun Microsystems.

Leslie is Technology and Corporate Practice Leader and is responsible for helping the group achieve and exceed client satisfaction and grow new business.

Prior to joining WPP, Leslie was a consultant for Microsoft, where she developed and implemented new product launches within North America and created performance methodologies for media campaigns. She also gained corporate experience while working in Andersen Consulting's (now Accenture) marketing communications department. Leslie began her public relations career with The National Ballet of Canada, organizing community and educational events.

Leslie earned a Bachelor Degree from the University of Waterloo, Canada. Leslie is an avid runner. She ran a personal best in the recent Toronto International Marathon, qualifying for the Boston Marathon.