Evan Marshall believes that presentation should be at the forefront of culture, leading him to his current position as COO of Black Menswear. Through positive stories, actions, and imagery, Evan and Black Menswear champions long-term affinity and relationships for brands with BIPOC creators. As the COO, Evan leads partnerships and strategic development for Black Menswear, leveraging brand partners to focus on changing the negative media narrative by amplifying multi-platform campaigns for diverse communities and inspiring consumers into action.
Before Black Menswear, Evan was the lead influencer strategist at Weber Shandwick, where his work empowered him to win a 2021 Cannes Bronze Lion for Brand Voice & Strategic Storytelling. Throughout his career, he also served roles at Burrell Communications, Marmalade Consulting, and iCrossing, where he’s worked on accounts across various disciplines, including CPG, automotive, and retail, to help brands authentically increase their cultural capital.
A graduate of The Ohio State University. He’s achieved several commendations throughout his career, including the City of Kumasi, Ghana 2022 Citation Recipient, 2022 Google Cultural Impact Summit Emcee, and 2023 Creator To Watch By Creative Boys Unlimited.
As a self-described cultural engineer, Evan understands that every brand and person has a story to tell, and his passion is helping people uncover the narrative that defines us. In his personal time, he enjoys hiking, listening to Soulection, watching documentaries, and reading historical fiction.
