Honored by Ad Age as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Advertising, Sharon Napier has earned her reputation as one of the most trusted voices in the creative industry. She serves as Founder of Partners + Napier, an integrated creative agency twice ranked among the Top 20 Most Effective Agencies in North America by Effie Worldwide. In addition to her role at Partners + Napier, Sharon also serves as Senior Advisor, Global Strategic Alliances at Project Worldwide -- an independent and employee-owned holding company for ambitious agencies.

Sharon is a champion of independent agencies, women in leadership, and the future of talent – sharing her perspectives on global stages including Advertising Week, the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, the ANA Financial Management Conference, and many others. She has contributed insights to publications and podcasts including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Ad Age, Adweek, Campaign, MediaPost, OWN IT, Great Minds, and more. In recognition of her contributions, Sharon was recently inducted into the Rochester Business Hall of Fame and has received numerous accolades including the ATHENA Award, the Adweek Female Trailblazer Award, and Working Mother of the Year from She Runs It.

Sharon serves as Interim Board Chair of the 4A’s, sits on the Board of Trustees at Rochester Institute of Technology, and is a member of the Board of Directors at the Memorial Art Gallery.