Baker Creative, an award-winning marketing, branding, and public relations agency, is proud to announce that its Founder and Creative Director, Michele Cuthbert, has been named one of Ohio’s 500 Most Influential Executives in the fourth annual Ohio 500 Awards.

The prestigious list, produced by Smart Business Magazine and Ohio Business Magazine, recognizes the most impactful leaders across the state — individuals who are shaping industries, driving innovation, and influencing the future of business in Ohio. The Ohio 500 is compiled through extensive research, interviews, and recommendations from regional business leaders and experts. The result is a highly selective biographical guide to the people who truly power Ohio’s economy.

Michele’s leadership, vision, and commitment to helping organizations grow and transform are central to Baker Creative’s success. Her influence extends beyond marketing and branding, serving as a catalyst for change and empowering businesses to thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace.

Founded in Columbus, Baker Creative has built a national reputation for delivering innovative, research-driven marketing strategies and storytelling that fuel business growth. The agency partners with organizations across healthcare, finance, food service, biotech, and other sectors, providing solutions that turn complex challenges into measurable results.

This recognition as part of the Ohio 500 reflects both Michele Cuthbert’s leadership and Baker Creative’s continued impact on the region’s business landscape. This is one of multiple ones she had won in the past.

The 2025 Ohio 500 list will feature leaders across diverse industries — from finance and healthcare to manufacturing, technology, and marketing — providing an inside look at the people and organizations shaping the state’s business landscape.