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Leslie Winthrop

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Co-Founder - retired at Access Confidential
📍 West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Leslie Winthrop is a retired Co-Founder of both AAR Partners and Access Confidential, specializing in agency-client relationship consulting. Known as the "Madison Avenue Matchmaker, " she has a reputation for her incomparable knowledge of the agency search process. She holds a BBA and MBA from Baruch College.

She has a strong dedication to the future of the advertising industry, demonstrated through extensive volunteer work. For three decades, she chaired the National Student Advertising Competition for AAF District Two, focusing on creating scholarships and opportunities for students entering the field.

Leslie was honored with the Pat Martin Education Award for her significant contributions to advertising education.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder - retired
Location
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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Agency Relationships
Co-founded and led AAR Partners, a consultancy focused on managing and optimizing the search and relationship process between brands and advertising agencies.
Student Mentorship
Chaired the AAF's National Student Advertising Competition for 30 years and is recognized for her deep commitment to creating opportunities for the next generation.
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Career

Work history

9-2004 - 5-2018
Co-Founder - retired
Access Confidential
8-1980 - 5-2018
Founder & Co-President
AAR Partners
8-1980 - 5-2018
Retired
AAR North America, Inc.
Board Advisor, Education and Diversity
AAF District Two
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Education
1966 - 1972
BBA and MBA
Baruch College
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