Elise Mitchell

Elise Mitchell is a seasoned CEO and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience steering leaders and their companies through complex business and leadership challenges. She is a long-time public relations practitioner and agency veteran.

She founded Mitchell Communications Group, which was named a top 10 fastest-growing PR firm globally and a two-time Inc. 500/5000 fastest growing company. Her agency grew more than 500% in five years working with global brands such as Walmart, Tyson Foods, Hilton and P&G. In 2013, Elise led a sale of the agency to Dentsu Inc., taking on a global role to lead M&A for the network’s PR investments. In 2019 she launched her own executive coaching and business consultancy, Velocity Collective.

Recognition of her accomplishments include being named Agency Professional of the Year and a Top 50 Power Player by PRWeek. Her firm was twice named Agency of the Year by PRovoke and PRWeek. Elise was also inducted into the International Communications Consultancy Organization Hall of Fame. She is the author of "Leading Through the Turn" (McGraw Hill), endorsed by John Maxwell. Elise is also a board director and avid motorcyclist.