Michael Byrnes

A strategic communications counselor working at the nexus of innovation and health to help clients break through the noise.

5 questions with Highwire's Managing Director of Health

No matter Fortune 100, high-tech standouts or healthcare mainstays, Michael loves to be a strategic lead, trusted partner and consultant.

What’s the one thing you really enjoy doing?

I love seeing a strategy come to life creatively across channels, knowing all the research, inventive thinking, collaboration and executional excellence it took to accomplish while working side-by-side with our clients. And when that’s done in service of patients and society - even better.

What did you do prior to Highwire?

Before joining the outstanding team here, I worked as General Manager of Weber Shandwick’s office in Boston, heavily focused on building the business in a top healthcare market.

What’s a fun fact about you that’s not in your LinkedIn profile?

Most of my soft skills were gained working in restaurants throughout college. Those roles didn’t make my profile, but the teamwork, multitasking, patience and communication skills I gained have come with me to every job I’ve had since.

What I’m doing when I’m not working…

Ideally, I’m adding stamps to my passport or seeing live music though I’m more likely to be found chasing my dogs around or with my nose in a good book, sometimes both.

Where are you from?

I’ve been in Boston for 20 years but spent my formative years in Lincoln, Nebraska. Go Big Red!

Where the rubber meets the road

Everyone at Highwire is hands-on with client work and the principals are no exception. Some of the brands Kathleen has worked with.

150+ thinkers and doers

Highwire’s team of skilled strategists excel at translating complex narratives into compelling stories. With hubs in San Francisco, New York, Boston and Chicago, our integrated PR, marketing and creative design teams provide global coverage and work with a worldwide network of trusted collaborators. When you partner with Highwire we make a commitment to your success,
creating enduring business value.