Ira Gleser

Managing Director / Marketing Communications

Ira is Managing Director, Marketing Communications at Perceptual Advisors. An accomplished B2B business development and marketing communications leader with over 25 years of experience spanning technology, consumer goods, foodservice/food retail, public
relations, and events. He is known for his ability to align customer objectives with strategic insights and solutions that drive growth, improve efficiency, and build lasting brand value.

Ira has partnered with clients across industries to engage more effectively through high-impact B2B strategies, compelling messaging, and industry thought leadership. He previously served as an Industry Advisor at Microsoft, where he helped retailers and CPG companies digitally transform their business. His work included co-developing a Connected Kitchen IoT go-to-market plan with AT&T and launching the first-ever Microsoft Restaurant CIO Council. Earlier in his career, Ira spent 16 years at The Coca-Cola Company in various marketing and enterprise account management roles. As Vice President, Industry Communications, he led the creation and execution of national B2B programs and campaigns that strengthened customer
engagement and industry presence. Based in Atlanta,

Ira holds a BBA in Economics from the University of Georgia and an MBA in Marketing from The George Washington University. He also recently published *Stewardship for Business*, a playbook for creating deeper, more successful customer relationships.