Leadership
Managing Director, Chicago
Drew Heckman
Drew is a Managing Director at Inspire11 responsible for driving the success of strategic accounts and client capabilities across Inspire11’s markets. Drew joined Inspire11 on day 1 and has been instrumental in the growth and scale of the organization since its inception. Prior to his current role, Drew launched Inspire11’s Digital Practice and led strategic engagement and partnership at several of Inspire11’s largest clients.
Drew is recognized for his contrarian thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, and inspiring his teams and clients to create early and lasting value through innovative solutions. Passionate about people, big ideas and outcomes – Drew is a maximizer who seeks to empower others to drive outsized impact for their clients, teams, and communities in delivering on their objectives. Throughout his career, Drew has partnered with organizations of all sizes to shape customer strategies, accelerate new products to market, and leverage technologies to advance their missions and thrive in uncertainty.
Drew is a proud Hoosier and received his degree from Indiana University. After spending his early career in Chicago, Drew migrated back to his roots and now calls Indianapolis home, finally able to cheer for the Indiana Pacers on their home court. Outside of work, Drew enjoys spending time with his three children, listening to his vinyl collection, and exploring the outdoors.