# Ken Begasse Jr.

> Ken Begasse Jr. is a New York advertising executive, co-founder and former CEO of ConcentricLife, and a managing director at Accenture Song Life. His career includes a longstanding partnership with Michael Sanzen, the growth and 2023 acquisition of ConcentricLife, industry leadership, and continuing support for Providence College students and soccer.

- **Role:** Managing Director, Global Practice Lead at Accenture Song Life
- **Organizations:** ConcentricLife, Concentric Health Experience, Accenture Song Life, Medical Advertising Hall of Fame
- **Education:** Providence College
- **Known for:** PM360 ELITE 2023 Entrepreneurs honoree with Michael Sanzen., PM360 2023 Trailblazer Advertising Agency or Supplier/Vendor CEO of the Year., Med Ad News 2024 Industry Person of the Year.

## Career timeline

- **Age 19** — Entered advertising as an intern in an art department, later moving to client services.
- **1993** — Listed as a sophomore goalkeeper on Providence College’s soccer roster.
- **2002** — Co-founded the original Concentric agency with Michael Sanzen; his father also helped build the business.
- **2016** — Hosted Providence lacrosse players at Concentric during a New York career networking visit.
- **2023-02** — Concentric Health Experience and Scout combined as ConcentricLife.
- **2023-02** — Ken and Christine Begasse committed support to Providence’s men’s soccer program.
- **2023-11** — Accenture announced completion of its ConcentricLife acquisition.
- **2024-04** — Named Med Ad News Industry Person of the Year.
- **2026** — Publicly identified as an Accenture Song Life managing director and global offering lead; the Hall’s contact page uses global practice lead.

## Achievements

- PM360 ELITE 2023 Entrepreneurs honoree with Michael Sanzen.
- PM360 2023 Trailblazer Advertising Agency or Supplier/Vendor CEO of the Year.
- Med Ad News 2024 Industry Person of the Year.
- Helped lead ConcentricLife through its 2023 combination and subsequent acquisition by Accenture.
- Co-chair of the Medical Advertising Hall of Fame with Tim Pantello.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Accenture Song Life’s annual agency profile identified Begasse as managing director, global offering lead.
- **2025-12** — Appeared with Enslow Kable in interviews on AI, collaboration and career advice.
- **2025-06** — ConcentricLife shared his Father’s Day reflection on his father’s mentorship and influence.

## Links

- Website: https://concentric.life/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-begasse-1206724
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/kbegasse

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Last updated: 2026-10-22