The Top 100 Marketing Executives of 2022 (Complete)

Alumni Spotlight is pleased to announce the Top 100 Marketing Executives of 2022. These individuals are the driving force behind much of their company’s brand and market positioning success. As a result of the pandemic, marketing executives across all industries have had to adjust their strategies and employ tactics to maintain brand awareness in today’s ever-changing environment. These awardees employ years of experience and creativity to ensure their companies remain at the forefront of their respective markets.

Awardee Lisa Gevelber, the Chief Marketing Officer for Google, has been a part of the company for nearly 12 years and founded Grow with Google where she has helped more than 6 million Americans develop their businesses, careers and skills all online. Microsoft’s Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Chris Capossela, plays a big impact on driving revenue, growth and share across the company’s consumer business by leading with his decades of experience. Meanwhile, awardee Suzy DePrizio, the Chief Marketing Officer of Centene, plays a crucial role in the company’s market strategy, advertising and brand position so the company can continue to reach individuals across the nation and provide high quality and cost effective healthcare to them.

There is no indication of a decline for a growing need for talented marketing executives. In fact, research indicates that marketing challenges will continue as audience attention becomes more fragmented across all types of media channels. This year’s awardees are best positioned to lead their companies towards sustainable growth and marketing innovation. Please join us in celebrating the achievements of the Top 100 Marketing Executive of 2022.

 

1. Steven Cragle
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, UnitedHealth Group
University of California - Berkeley

Steven Cragle is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of UnitedHealth Group. UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. There are 340,000 colleagues in two distinct and complementary businesses working to help build a modern, high-performing health system through improved access, affordability, outcomes and experiences. Cragle has nearly 22 years of experience. He began his career in 2000.

Before joining UnitedHealth Group, Cragle was a vice president for global brand and communications at Merck and before that a senior director for communications at Medtronic. Earlier in his career he worked with Edelman as a vice president. Cragle graduated from the University of California - Berkeley with an undergraduate degree in political science.

 

2. Dustin Sedgwick
Chief Marketing Officer - Payments, J.P. Morgan
Princeton University

Dustin Sedgwick is the Chief Marketing Officer of J.P. Morgan Payments, which is the $11B revenue payments and technology business at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and the recognized global leader in payments and treasury spanning everything from blockchain, to fintech, to treasury services, to payment processing, to commercial card, and global trade. He joined the company in 2021.

Before joining J.P. Morgan, Sedgwick held various marketing leadership positions in the technology industry, including most recently at Microsoft leading global teams for Surface and Xbox. Earlier in his career he worked in marketing and strategy at Google. Sedgwick graduated from Harvard Business School with an MBA and summa cum laude from Princeton University with an undergraduate degree in economics.

 

3. Lisa Gevelber
Chief Marketing Officer, Google
University of Michigan

Lisa Gevelber began her professional career over 30 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Marketing Officer of Google. Google is not only a well known search engine, but they are a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, cloud computing, software, hardware and more.

Gevelber first got her start in 1992 as a brand manager at Procter & Gamble. From there, she went on to A-HA!, before eventually rising to vice president for marketing, sales and business development at Polyvore, her most recent position prior to joining Google. Gevelber graduated from the University of Michigan with an undergraduate degree.

 

4. Jeffrey Boorjian
Chief Marketing Officer, MetLife
Boston College

Jeffrey Boorjian began his professional career over 20 years ago. Today, he is the Chief Marketing Officer of MetLife. MetLife is among the largest global providers of insurance, annuities, and employee benefit programs, with 90 million customers in over 60 countries. Their mission is to help their customers navigate life's twists and turns.

Boorjian first got his start in 2001 as an account coordinator at Coyne Communications. From there, he went on to Ogilvy Commonhealth, before eventually rising to being the regional vice president of marketing for the Eastern division of Caesars Entertainment Corporation, his most recent position prior to joining Boorjian. Boorjian graduated from the University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business with an MBA and from Boston College with an undergraduate degree in communications.

 

5. Chris Capossela
Chief Marketing Officer, Microsoft
Harvard University

Chris Capossela is the Chief Marketing Officer of Microsoft. He first joined the company in 1991 as a marketing manager. Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of 181,000 passionate employees worldwide.

Prior to his current role, Capossela held several positions with Microsoft including roles as VP, GM, speech assistant to Bill Gates, and director. He earned an undergraduate degree in economics from Harvard University.

 

6. Kimberly Supersano
Chief Marketing Officer, Anthem
Dartmouth College

Kimberly Supersano is the Chief Marketing Officer of Anthem. Anthem is the largest for-profit managed health care company in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. With more than 100 million people served by its affiliated companies including approximately 40 million enrolled in its family of health plans, it makes a real difference to meet the needs of its diverse customers. Supersano has nearly 14 years of experience. She began her career in 2008.

Before joining Anthem, Supersano was the head of international digital experience at Prudential Financial. Supersano graduated from Columbia University - Columbia Business School with an MBA and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in psychology and economics.

 

7. Zena Arnold
Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, Kimberly-Clark
The Ohio State University

Zena Arnold is a Chief Digital and Marketing Officer of Kimberly-Clark. As a cutting-edge marketing leader, Arnold drives initiatives to accelerate the digital transformation of Kimberly-Clark’s brands and businesses. In her role, she leads Kimberly-Clark's global teams for consumer relationships and engagement, media and content, analytics and insights, agency operations and marketing capabilities. Her organization advances relationship building, data and insight-driven marketing to spur growth for the company’s essential and trusted brands that include Huggies, Kotex and Kleenex.

Arnold previously worked at Google, where she held business and operations leadership roles, running the U.S. Chromebooks organization. Prior to that time, she led global marketing for Chromebooks, where she oversaw product marketing, brand marketing, partnerships, go-to-market and international expansion. When she first joined Google, she ran marketing for Google Play in the Americas. Earlier in her career, Arnold worked at Procter & Gamble and Kellogg's, where she held a series of brand and portfolio management roles for brands that included Olay, Folgers, Pop-Tarts and more. Arnold holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from The Ohio State University.

 

8. Suzy DePrizio
Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President, Centene
Harvard University

Suzy DePrizio began her professional career over 23 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Centene. Centene Corporation is a multinational company that provides high-quality healthcare services to members in all 50 states and around the world. Centene is the largest Medicaid managed care organization in the country and provides a portfolio of services to government sponsored healthcare programs.

DePrizio first got her start in 1999 as an officer in the US Navy. From there, she went on to the US Pacific Command, before eventually rising to head of digital and ecommerce transformation at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health, her most recent position prior to joining Centene. DePrizio graduated from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business with an MBA and from Harvard University with an undergraduate degree in political science and government.

 

9. Marija Zivanovic-Smith
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, NCR Corporation
Georgetown University

Marija Zivanovic-Smith is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of NCR Corporation. She first joined the company in 2008 and has progressed through executive leadership roles in marketing, communications, public and government affairs, and also served as Chief of Staff to the CEO. NCR Corporation is a leading software- and services-led enterprise provider in the financial, retail and hospitality industries. NCR is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with 36,000 employees globally. Zivanovic-Smith has over two decades of experience.

Zivanovic-Smith got her start with IBM where she briefly served as a manager before moving onto executive roles with the company. She recently served as the U.S. Business Representative to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council. Over her career, she has served as a board member for several organizations including Kashat, City of Atlanta’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative, Information Technology Industry Council and the Trans-Atlatic Business Council. She currently leads the NCR COVID-19 Response Task Force. Zivanovic-Smith earned an undergraduate degree in international politics and foreign policy processes from Georgetown University.

 

10. Kevin Warren
Chief Marketing Officer, UPS
Georgetown University

Kevin Warren is the Chief Marketing Officer of UPS. He first joined the company in 2018. UPS, formally known as the United Parcel Service, is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages and freight, the facilitation of international trade, and the deployment of advanced technology to manage the world of business more efficiently. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.

Warren earned an undergraduate degree in general finance from Georgetown University.

 

11. Meg Murphy
Chief Marketing Officer, IBM
The Johns Hopkins University

Meg Murphy is the Chief Marketing Officer of IBM. IBM is a leading cloud platform and cognitive solutions company. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, it is the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 350,000 employees serving clients in 170 countries. Murphy has nearly 27 years of experience. She began her career in 1995.

Before joining IBM, Murphy was a chief marketing officer and VP for client experience at BigCommerce and before that a chief marketing officer at Kinnser Software. Earlier in her career she worked with Data Metrics Corporation as a vice president for web business sales and marketing. Murphy graduated from The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School with an MBA and from The University of Texas at Austin with an undergraduate degree in advertising.

 

12. Sherri Landry
Chief Marketing Officer, CEC Entertainment
Duke University

Sherri Landry is the Chief Marketing Officer of CEC Entertainment. She first joined the company in 2018. For over 40 years, CEC Entertainment has proudly served as the nationally recognized leader in family dining/entertainment. As the award-winning, number-one, kid-friendly restaurant for millions of families across the world, the company and its franchisees operate a system of 605 Chuck E. Cheese's stores located in 47 states and 14 foreign countries/territories, and a system of 149 Peter Piper Pizza franchise and company-owned locations.

In 1996 Landry served as an assistant brand manager for Pringles with Proctor and Gamble before moving on to Sara Lee Branded Apparel and later Hagger Clothing Co. She has served in executive roles with well-known companies such as Pizza Hut, T.G.I.Friday’s, Main Event and Which Wich prior to her current role with CEC Entertainment. Landry graduated from Duke University with an undergraduate degree in public policy studies and with an MBA in finance and marketing from the University of Rochester.

 

13. Chitra Ebenezer
Chief Marketing Officer, Velcro Companies
University of Virginia

Chitra Ebenezer is the Chief Marketing Officer of Velcro Companies. Velcro is a British privately held company, founded by Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral in the 1950s. It is the original manufacturer of hook-and-loop fasteners, which de Mestral invented. Velcro Companies together comprise a technology-driven, global organization providing fastening solutions that solve problems in simple, elegant, and surprising ways for businesses and consumers around the world. Ebenezer has 18 years of experience. She began her career in 2004.

Before joining Velcro Companies, Ebenezer was a senior director of USA marketing at Rana Meal Solutions and before that a global communication director at Tate & Lyle. Earlier in her career she worked with Kraft Foods as a senior brand manager of natural cheese. Ebenezer graduated from the University of Virginia - Darden School of Business with an MBA and from Duke University with an undergraduate degree.

 

14. Tara Rush
Chief Marketing Officer, Audi of America
Cornell University

Tara Rush is the Chief Marketing Officer of Audi of America. She first joined the company in 2019 as senior vice president and chief communications officer. Audi was born more than a century ago with a vision of boldly challenging the status quo and is bound by a promise to imaginatively innovate. They believe the best ideas, the ideas that will define our future, will come from new ways of thinking.

Previously, Rush was the chief corporate affairs officer of Heineken USA and before that a director of consumer marketing and social relevance at Emanate. Earlier in her career she worked with Weber Shandwick as an assistant account executive. Rush earned an undergraduate degree in consumer economics from Cornell University.

 

15. Kevin Lewis
Chief Marketing Officer, Couche-Tard
Stanford University

Kevin Lewis is the Chief Marketing Officer of Couche-Tard. Couche-Tard started it’s roots in Canada nearly 40 years ago. Today, the Couche-Tard brand enjoys great notoriety in the province by offering the convenience products their customers seek, in addition to fuel and car wash services, at approximately 650 sites. Lewis has over 28 years of experience. He began his career in 1993.

Before joining Couche-Tard, Lewis was a chief revenue officer at Total Wine & More and before that an SVP and chief marketing officer at Total Wine & More. Earlier in his career he worked with Boston Consulting Group as a manager. Lewis graduated from INSEAD with an MBA and from Stanford University with an undergraduate degree in internal relations.

 

16. Cameron van Orman
Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, Planview
Dartmouth College

Cameron van Orman began his professional career 26 years ago. Today, he is the Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer of Planview. Planview is a global enterprise software company headquartered in Austin, Texas. For over 30 years, Planview provides the most comprehensive portfolio and work management solutions in the industry. The company is also a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrants for PPM for 15 consecutive years.

van Orman first got his start in 1996 as a business analyst at SCA Consulting. From there, he went on to Stern Stewart & Co., before eventually rising to SVP of product & solution marketing at CA Technologies, his most recent position prior to joining Planview. van Orman graduated from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management with an MBA and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in economics and math.

 

17. Liz Altman-Harberger
Chief Marketing Officer, AIG
University of Michigan

Liz Altman-Harberger began her professional career over 35 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Marketing Officer of AIG. AIG provides a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other financial services to support their clients in business and in life.

Altman-Harberger first got her start in 1987 as a senior broadcast negotiator and media client services manager at J. Walter Thompson Company. From there, she went on to Kemper Financial Services, before eventually rising to being the SVP of marketing for Sierra Investment Services, her most recent position prior to joining AIG. Altman-Harberger graduated from the University of Michigan with an undergraduate degree in communication and advertising.

 

18. Heather MacLeod
Chief Marketing Officer and Managing Director, Sprott
Dartmouth College

Heather MacLeod is the Chief Marketing Officer and Managing Director of Sprott. She first joined the company in 2017. Sprott is a global asset manager providing investors with access to highly-differentiated precious metals investment strategies. Its best-in-class investment products include innovative physical bullion trusts, mining ETFs, and private equity and debt strategies. The company also partners with natural resource companies to meet their capital needs through their merchant banking and resource lending activities.

Previously, MacLeod was a director of communications at VanEck and before that a director of marketing communications at Hayden Wealth Management. Earlier in her career she worked with J&W Seligman / RiverSource Investments as an SVP and director of corporate communications. MacLeod earned an undergraduate degree in history from Dartmouth College.

 

19. Melissa Brotz
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Abbott
Northwestern University

Melissa Brotz is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Abbott. She first joined the company in 1996 as a divisional vice president and the head of public affairs. Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Its portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Its 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Previously, Brotz was a group supervisor at GolinHarris and before that a senior account executive at Porter Novelli. Brotz earned an undergraduate degree in journalism and political science from Northwestern University.

 

20. Eric Wilds
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Magna International
University of Michigan

Eric Wilds is the Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Magna International, a mobility technology company for automakers. It has more than 159,000 entrepreneurial-minded employees dedicated to delivering mobility solutions. They are one of the world's largest automotive suppliers with 347 manufacturing operations and 94 product development, engineering and sales centers in 27 countries. Wilds has nearly 33 years in the automotive industry. He began his career in 1989.

Earlier in his career, Wilds worked with Ford Motor Company as a buyer and in purchasing program management. Wilds graduated from Wayne State University with an MBA and from the University of Michigan with an undergraduate degree in business.

 

21. Julia White
Chief Marketing and Solutions Officer, SAP
Stanford University

Julia White began her professional career over 25 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Marketing and Solutions Officer and an Executive Board Member of SAP. SAP innovations help thousands of customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. SAP is committed to helping every customer become a best-run business. It engineers solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality, and spread opportunity across borders and cultures.

White first got her start in 1996 as a product manager at Intuit, before eventually rising to corporate VP at Microsoft, her most recent position prior to joining SAP. White graduated from the Harvard Business School with an MBA and from Stanford University with an undergraduate degree in communication.

 

22. Rosanne Saccone
Chief Marketing Officer, Planet
Stanford University

Rosanne Saccone is the Chief Marketing Officer at Planet. She first joined the company in 2020. Planet is a market leading integrated aerospace and data analytics company that operates history’s largest fleet of Earth-imaging satellites, collecting a massive amount of information about the changing planet. Planet is driven by a mission to image all of Earth’s landmass every day, and make global change visible, accessible, and actionable. Decision makers in business, government, research, and scientific communities use Planet’s data and machine learning-powered analytics to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve the world’s toughest challenges.

Prior to joining Planet, Saccone was the CMO at BlueJeans and before that the CMO at Pentaho from Hitachi Vantara. She has served in several executive roles at companies like Hewlett-Packard, PivotLink, Stealth Mode, BEA Systems and Olliance. Saccone is a seasoned marketing executive with over twenty-five years of results-driven marketing, management and finance experience in the high tech industry. Saccone graduated from the University of Virginia with an MBA and from Stanford University with an undergraduate degree in economics.

 

23. Shane Kent
Chief Marketing Officer, The Kraft Heinz Company
Ohio University

Shane Kent is the Chief Marketing Officer of The Kraft Heinz Company. He first joined the company in 2019 as the head of marketing. The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. It is a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years.

Previously, Kent was a co-founder of Sweet Stack Shack and before that a head of marketing at Newell Brands. Earlier in his career he worked with American Tobacco as an associate brand manager. Kent earned an MBA from William & Mary and an undergraduate degree from Ohio University.

 

24. Brian McKaig
Chief Marketing Officer, Ascension
Brown University

Brian McKaig is the Chief Marketing Officer of Ascension. Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the US, Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. McKaig has over 24 years of experience. He began his career in 1997.

Before joining Ascension, McKaig was a VP of marketing and communications at United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County and before that a director of global communications at GE Healthcare. Earlier in his career he worked with Journal Broadcast Group as a television news reporter. McKaig graduated from Northwestern University with an MS in journalism and from Brown University with an undergraduate degree in political science and American studies.

 

25. Lawrence Schwartz
Chief Marketing Officer, Aspen Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Lawrence Schwartz joined AspenTech, the global leader in asset optimization software, as SVP and Chief Marketing Officer in 2018. AspenTech helps capital-intensive industries, such as energy and chemicals, meet both their profitability and sustainability goals by running their operations to be safer, more efficient and more reliable. AspenTech solutions combine 40 years of process modeling expertise with artificial intelligence to enable customers to reduce emissions and waste, innovate with new sustainability solutions and achieve resource efficiencies.

Schwartz has more than 20 years of experience building world-class marketing organizations for growing companies. Before AspenTech, he served as CMO at SoftwareONE, a $7B software and cloud portfolio management company with business in over 80 countries. Schwartz has also been the CMO for Attunity, a leading provider of information availability software solutions for the enterprise. He has also held senior marketing and product management positions at EMC, E Ink Corporation and Tokutek.Schwartz holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, an MS in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a BS in aeronautics and astronautics, also from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

 

26. Morgan Flatley
Global Chief Marketing Officer, McDonald's
Dartmouth College

Morgan Flatley began her professional career over 22 years ago. Today, she is the Global Chief Marketing Officer of McDonald's. McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. McDonald's & its franchisees employ 1.9 million people worldwide and serve some of the world’s most favorite foods.

Flatley first got her start in 1999 as an account manager at Saatchi & Saatchi. From there, she went on to PepsiCo as chief marketing officer, her most recent position prior to joining McDonald's. Flatley graduated from the Harvard Business School with an MBA and from Dartmouth College with an undergraduate degree in history.

 

27. Marissa Jarratt
Chief Marketing Officer, 7-Eleven
The University of Texas at Austin

Marissa Jarratt is the Chief Marketing Officer of 7-Eleven. She first joined the company in 2019. 7-Eleven is an American chain of convenience stores, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It started in 1927 with a simple idea to give customers what they want, when and where they want it. What started on a single ice dock in Dallas, Texas, has since grown to more than 70,000 locations in 18 countries around the globe.

Previously, Jarratt was a senior vice president for marketing and general manager for the frozen business unit at Dean Foods and before that a VP for global marketing at PepsiCo. Earlier in her career she worked with Nortel Networks as a finance analyst. Jarratt earned an MBA and an undergraduate degree in business administration and finance from The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business.

 

28. Sonya Oblisk
Chief Marketing Officer, Whole Foods Market
Emory University

Sonya Oblisk is the Chief Marketing Officer of Whole Foods Market. Whole Foods was founded in 1980 on the belief that where food comes from, and how it’s grown, matters. It meant creating quality standards, working with suppliers who achieve them, and sharing that information with their customers. It radically changed the way people understood and shopped for food. Oblisk has over 24 years of experience. She began her career in 1997.

Before joining Whole Foods Market, Oblisk was a VP of marketing at Walmart and before that a director of strategic information at The Coca-Cola Company. Earlier in her career she worked with InterContinental Hotels Group as an alliance manager and in relationship marketing. Oblisk graduated from UCLA - Anderson School of Management with an MBA in marketing and from Emory University with an undergraduate degree in sociology.

 

29. Doug Mow
Chief Marketing Officer, Net at Work
Cornell University

Doug Mow is the Chief Marketing Officer of Net at Work. Net at Work is a full-service technology and business consultancy. The company offers ERP and accounting, strategic advisory and digital marketing services, infrastructure and cloud solutions, web services, enterprise content management, and more. It aims to help customers improve operational efficiencies, maximize return on IT investments, and continuously navigate the complexities of IT solutions. Mow has over 24 years in the IT & services industry. He began his career in 1997.

Before joining Net at Work, Mow was an independent consultant at Global C Level Executive and Consultant and before that a CMO at QuEST Global. Earlier in his career he worked with Qwest Digital Media as a VP of product marketing and strategy. Mow graduated from Cornell University with an undergraduate degree in economics.

 

30. Melissa Selcher
SVP and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, LinkedIn
Princeton University

Melissa Selcher began her professional career over 25 years ago. Today, she is the SVP and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a business and employment oriented online service that operates via websites and mobile apps. Founded in 2003, LinkedIn connects the world's professionals to make them more productive and successful. With more than 756 million members worldwide, including executives from every Fortune 500 company, LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network.

Selcher first got her start in 1996 as a marketing and communications manager at Trilogy. From there, she went on to Continental Airlines, before eventually rising to VP and chief marketing officer at Cisco Systems, her most recent position prior to joining LinkedIn. Selcher graduated from University of California - Berkeley, Haas School of Business with an MBA and from Princeton University with an undergraduate degree in political science.

 

31. Kim Lefko
Chief Marketing Officer, Ace Hardware
Cornell University

Kim Lefko is the Chief Marketing Officer of Ace Hardware. Ace Hardware has been named a Top Ten Workplace in Chicago for the last two years and is recognized as a “Best and Brightest Company to Work For” in the country in 2018. Ace is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with more than 5,200 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 70 countries.

Previously, Lefko was a chief marketing officer at Weber Inc. and before that an SVP for sales and marketing at Radio Flyer. Earlier in her career she worked with Black & Decker as a sales and marketing associate. Lefko earned an undergraduate degree in marketing and economics from Cornell University.

 

32. Marisol Tamaro
Chief Marketing Officer, Vibrant Health
Columbia University

Marisol Tamaro is the Chief Marketing Officer of Vibrant Health. She first joined the organization in 2020 as a consultant for marketing communications. Vibrant Health is an integrative lifestyle, wellness, and longevity clinic. They are pioneers in the future of healthcare, raising the bar in the treatment of anti-aging, brain health, pain, neuropathy and much more. Their teams redefine aging and reimagining wellness.

Tamaro first got her start in 1992 as an analyst for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York before moving on to Revlon where she served as an associate marketing manager. She has held various executive leadership positions with companies like PepsiCo, UNIQLO, and J.CREW prior to joining Vibrant Health. Tamaro graduated from New York University with an undergraduate degree in finance and business management, from Columbia University with an MBA and with a certificate in digital marketing strategy from Northwestern University.

 

33. Shelley Haus
Chief Marketing Officer, Ulta Beauty
University of Wisconsin - Madison

Shelley Haus is the Chief Marketing Officer of Ulta Beauty. Ulta Beauty is the largest US beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. In 1990, the company reinvented the beauty retail experience by offering a new way to shop for beauty, bringing together all things beauty, all in one place. Today, Ulta Beauty has grown to become the top national retailer offering the complete beauty experience. Haus has nearly 19 years of experience. She began her career in 2003.

Before joining Ulta Beauty, Haus was an EVP of market opportunity and innovation at GfK and before that an independent marketing consultant at PepsiCo. Earlier in her career she worked with Kellogg Company in marketing. Haus graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with an undergraduate degree in marketing and management.

 

34. Deena Piquion
Chief Marketing Officer, Xerox
Georgetown University

Deena Piquion began her professional career over 24 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Marketing Officer of Xerox. Xerox is an American corporation that sells print and digital document products and services in more than 160 countries. For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Harnessing its leadership position in office and production print technology, they’ve expanded into software and services to sustainably power today’s workforce.

Piquion first got her start in 1997 as an investigator at NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board. From there, she went on to SRI International, before eventually rising to become the VP and GM for Latin American and the Caribbean at Tech Data, her most recent position prior to joining Xerox. Piquion graduated from Georgetown University with an MS in foreign studies and from Vassar College with an undergraduate degree in political science and government.

 

35. Martha Pease
Chief Marketing Officer, Victoria's Secret
Dartmouth College

Martha Pease is the Chief Marketing Officer of Victoria's Secret. She first joined the company in 2020 as an advisor to the CEO. Victoria's Secret is an American lingerie, clothing, and beauty retailer known for high visibility marketing and branding, starting with a popular catalog and followed by an annual fashion show with supermodels dubbed Angels.

Previously, Pease was a partner and director at Boston Consulting Group and before that a commentator at CNN. Earlier in her career she worked with BBDO Worldwide as an SVP and global account director. Pease earned an undergraduate degree in English literature from Dartmouth College.

 

36. Josh Zable
Chief Marketing and Strategic Planning Officer, Minitab
University of Michigan

Josh Zable began his professional career over 21 years ago. Today, he is the Chief Marketing and Strategic Planning Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of Minitab. Minitab helps companies and institutions spot trends, solve problems and discover valuable insights in data by delivering a comprehensive and best-in-class suite of data analysis and process improvement tools. For close to 50 years, Minitab has helped organizations drive cost containment, enhance quality, boost customer satisfaction and increase effectiveness.

Zable first got his start in 2000 in funds information management at Black Rock. From there, he went on to Natexis Bleichroeder, before eventually rising to VP at Dentsply Sirona, his most recent position prior to joining Minitab. Zable graduated from the University of Michigan with an MS in applied economics and an undergraduate degree in economics and creative writing.

 

37. Janda Lukin
Chief Marketing Officer, Campbell Soup Company
University of Virginia

Janda Lukin is the Chief Marketing Officer of Campbell Soup Company. Campbell Soup Company is an American processed food and snack company. The company is most closely associated with its flagship canned soup products, however, through mergers and acquisitions, it has grown to become one of the largest processed food companies in the US. Lukin has over 25 years of experience. She began her career in 1996.

Before joining Campbell Soup Company, Lukin was a global e-commerce general manager at Mondelēz International and before that a senior brand manager at Kraft Foods. Earlier in her career she worked with Arthur Andersen as a senior change management consultant. Lukin graduated from Vanderbilt University with an MBA in marketing and from the University of Virginia with an undergraduate degree in history.

 

38. Kevin Brown
Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Sleep Number
The University of Texas at Austin

Kevin Brown began his professional career over 33 years ago. Today, he is the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Sleep Number. Sleep Number is an American manufacturer that makes the Sleep Number and Comfortaire beds, as well as foundations and bedding accessories. The Sleep Number team members are part of a passionate, purpose-driven culture that supports improving the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep.

Brown first got his start in 1989 as an associate partner at Accenture. From there, he went on to Jo-Ann Stores, before eventually rising to group VP and chief marketing officer at Meijer, his most recent position prior to joining Sleep Number. Brown graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with an undergraduate degree in finance.

 

39. Scott Chao
Chief Marketing Officer, Appspace
Duke University

Scott Chao began his professional career over 17 years ago. Today, he is the Chief Marketing Officer of Appspace. Appspace's platform helps organizations build an exceptional workplace experience with simple communication and space management tools. With offices in the US, UK, UAE, and Malaysia, plus additional experts in a dozen other countries, they provide global support to thousands of customers and help companies modernize their workplace experience.

Chao first got his start in 2004 as a manager at Deloitte. From there, he went on to Cvent, before eventually rising to VP of marketing at DealerSocket, his most recent position prior to joining Appspace. Chao graduated from The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business with an MBA and from Duke University with an undergraduate degree in economics and electrical engineering.

 

40. Julie Roehm
Chief Marketing and Experience Officer, Party City
University of Chicago

Julie Roehm is the Chief Marketing and Experience Officer for Party City. She first joined the company in 2019 as the chief experience officer. Party City is a global leader in the celebrations industry. A vertically integrated designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer, Party City offers consumer party goods in more than 100 countries around the world.

Prior to joining Party City, Roehm was the chief marketing officer for ABRA Auto Body & Glass. Prior to that, she was the chief storyteller for SAP. In addition to her current roles, Roehm is a contributor for Fox Business Network and serves on several boards. She graduated from the University of Chicago with an MBA and from Purdue University with an undergraduate degree in civil engineering.

 

41. Vicky Wilkens
Chief Marketing Officer, ON Partners
University of Michigan

Vicky Wilkens is the Chief Marketing Officer of ON Partners. She first joined the company in 2019. ON Partners propels an organization's mission by building C-level and board leadership teams. Founded in 2006 by like-minded consultants, ON delivers a better executive search experience by bringing values-based leadership to retained executive search. Their business model empowers and incentivizes their consultants to be collaborative, transparent and accessible.

Wilkens first got her start in 2004 as a marketing coordinator for Turner Broadcasting System before moving on to become a marketing manager with Time Inc. She spent several years as a brand manager with ACTIVE Network and Mizuno USA. Her most recent position prior to joining ON Partners was as the VP of global consumer and brand marketing with The Weather Channel. Wilkens earned an undergraduate degree in English and communication studies from the University of Michigan.

 

42. Barbara Messing
Chief Marketing and People Experience Officer, Roblox
Northwestern University

Barbara Messing is the Chief Marketing and People Experience Officer of Roblox. She first joined the company in 2020. Roblox is a platform where people come together virtually to share experiences. Every day, tens of millions of people from around the world come to Roblox to play, learn, work, and socialize in immersive digital experiences all built by a global community of creators.

Previously, Messing was an SVP and chief marketing officer at Walmart and before that a chief marketing officer at TripAdvisor. Earlier in her career she worked with CBM Capital as a senior analyst. Messing earned a JD from Stanford University and an undergraduate degree from Northwestern University.

 

43. Alex Rosemblat
Chief Marketing Officer, Datadog
University of Virginia

Alex Rosemblat is the Chief Marketing Officer of Datadog. Datadog is the essential monitoring platform for cloud applications. They bring together data from servers, containers, databases, and third-party services to make their client’s stack entirely observable. These capabilities help DevOps teams avoid downtime, resolve performance issues, and ensure customers are getting the best user experience. Rosemblat has over 15 years in the computer software industry. He began his career in 2004.

Before joining Datadog, Rosemblat was a product marketing manager at Dell and before that a product marketing manager at VKernel. Earlier in his career he worked with Epic Systems Corporation as an application manager and sales engineer. Rosemblat graduated from MIT - Sloan School of Management with an MBA and from the University of Virginia with an undergraduate degree in commerce.

 

44. Bryan Ferschinger
Chief Marketing Officer, Tock
University of Wisconsin - Madison

Bryan Ferschinger is the Chief Marketing Officer of Tock, a reservation, table, and event management system used by restaurants, wineries, galleries and bars around the world. As the CMO at Tock, Ferschinger brings extensive marketing and innovation experience and a passion for modern brand building from decades in key leadership positions at Fortune 500 companies. He is responsible for all aspects of B2C and B2B marketing strategies and tactics, including digital and social media, brand communications, content development, public relations and developing strategic partnerships. Ferschinger is recognized as a contemporary marketer and strategic thought leader with a proven 20+ year record of profitably growing businesses.

Prior to joining Tock, Ferschinger worked with MillerCoors where he held several leadership roles including VP of marketing, chairman, and senior director of marketing. Before that, Ferschinger spent over 11 years with Wrigley in various positions within their marketing department. Ferschinger earned an undergraduate degree in consumer behavior and personal finance from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

 

45. Kinjil Mathur
Chief Marketing Officer, Squarespace
The University of Texas at Austin

Kinjil Mathur began her professional career over 19 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Marketing Officer of Squarespace. Squarespace is a leading all-in-one website building and e-commerce platform that enables millions to build a brand and transact with their customers in an impactful and beautiful online presence. Squarespace democratizes access to best-in-class design, helping their customers in approximately 200 countries and territories maintain consistent branding across all digital touchpoints to stand out online. Its team of more than 1,400 is headquartered in downtown New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Portland, Oregon, Los Angeles, California and Chicago, Illinois.

Mathur first got her start in 2003 as a technology consultant at Protiviti. From there, she went on to Neiman Marcus, before eventually rising to become the chief marketing officer at Foursquare, her most recent position prior to joining Squarespace. Mathur graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with an undergraduate degree in management of information systems and finance.

 

46. Meera Mehta
Chief Marketing Officer, Paylocity
Stanford University

Meera Mehta is the Chief Marketing Officer of Paylocity. She first joined the company in 2020. Paylocity is an American company which provides cloud-based payroll and human capital management software. Paylocity is the HR and payroll company that frees their users from the tasks of today, so together they can spend more time focused on the promise of tomorrow.

Previously, Mehta was a VP of marketing at InMobi and before that a VP of marketing at Eversight. Earlier in her career she worked with Cornerstone Research as a senior analyst. Mehta earned an MBA from MIT and an undergraduate degree in economics from Stanford University.

 

47. Mollie Hansen
Chief Marketing Officer, Airstream
University of Missouri - Columbia

Mollie Hansen is the Chief Marketing Officer of Airstream. Airstream is an American brand of caravan easily recognized by the distinctive shape of its rounded and polished aluminum coachwork. Airstream trailers and recreational vehicles are manufactured in Jackson Center, Ohio. The company, now a division of Thor Industries, employs more than 800 people, and is the oldest in the industry. Hansen has over 31 years of experience. She began her career in 1992.

Before joining Airstream, Hansen was a director for retail marketing at Converse and before that a head of retail marketing at Adidas. Earlier in her career she worked with Nike as a merchandising manager. Hansen graduated from the University of Missouri - Columbia with an undergraduate degree in human environmental service and journalism.

 

48. Joe Sinha
Chief Marketing Officer, Parnassus Investments
University of Michigan

Joe Sinha is the Chief Marketing Officer of Parnassus Investments. He first joined the company in 2015. Parnassus Investments is the largest ESG pure-play mutual fund company in America, a source for genuine ESG strategies since 1984. They have a brand that resonates with people who want to responsibly invest with their values and have competitive returns.

Prior to joining Parnassus Investments, Sinha served as a senior vice president and held key leadership roles in sales, marketing strategy, product development, and mergers/acquisitions at Wells Fargo Funds Management. Prior to Wells Fargo, he held leadership roles in data management and product development at Morningstar. Sinha has over 20 years of experience in the mutual fund industry and holds the Series 7, 24, 63, and 66 securities licenses. He earned an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Southern California.

 

49. Al Girardi
Global Vice President of Marketing & Chief Marketing Officer, GEP Worldwide
Vassar College

Al Girardi is the Global VP of Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer of GEP Worldwide. He first joined the company in 2012. GEP delivers transformative supply chain solutions that help global enterprises become more agile and resilient, operate more efficiently and effectively, gain competitive advantage, boost profitability and increase shareholder value.

Previously, Girardi was a VP of marketing and the chief marketing officer at Innodata and before that a VP of marketing at Antenna Software. Earlier in his career he worked with GCI Group as a VP of business and financial services marketing. Girardi earned an MS in media management from Northwestern University and an undergraduate degree in history from Vassar College.

 

50. Lydia Flocchini
Chief Marketing Officer, SurePoint Technologies
University of California - Los Angeles

Lydia Flocchini began her professional career 30 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Marketing Officer of SurePoint Technologies, the leading provider of CRM, financial and practice management software to law firms nationwide. For more than 40 years, law firms have relied on SurePoint's award-winning enterprise software to drastically improve workflow and maximize financial performance. With a community of more than 50,000 members, SurePoint continues to transform the legal industry by enabling law firms to unlock higher performance by freeing lawyers of administrative burdens so they can spend far more time focusing on their clients and their practice.

Flocchini has extensive Go-to-Market experience building and scaling legal tech start-ups, company acquisitions and integrations, and launching new product categories including Legal Analytics and the next generation of legal research. She has held leadership roles in customer success, marketing and sales at Thomson Reuters, Lex Machina, and Logikcull. Flocchini double majored in History and Classical Civilization from the University of California, Los Angeles and has a J.D. from the University of San Francisco, School of Law.

 

51. Kerry Sullivan
Chief Marketing Officer, Dollar Shave Club
Georgetown University

Kerry Sullivan began her professional career over 25 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Marketing Officer of the Dollar Shave Club. Dollar Shave Club is an American company based in Venice, California, that delivers razors and other personal grooming products to customers by mail.

Sullivan first got her start in 1997 as a business analyst at Accenture. From there, she went on to The Clorox Company, before eventually rising to a general manager position at Johnson & Johnson, her most recent role prior to joining Dollar Shave Club. Sullivan graduated from the University of California - Berkeley, Haas School of Business with an MBA and from Georgetown University with an undergraduate degree in psychology.

 

52. Valerie Kaplan
Chief Marketing Officer, Headspace
Duke University

Valerie Kaplan began her professional career nearly 15 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Marketing Officer of Headspace. Headspace was created with one mission in mind, to improve the health and happiness of the world. Reaching more than 65 million users in 190 countries, Headspace was one of the first meditation apps in the world and remains a leader in mindfulness and mental training. Headspace has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies.

Kaplan first got her start in 2007 as a pricing consultant at Simon-Kucher & Partners. From there, she went on to HBO, before eventually rising to VP of growth marketing at Hulu, her most recent position prior to joining Headspace. Kaplan graduated from the Harvard Business School with an MBA and from Duke University with an undergraduate degree in economics and literature.

 

53. Randall Tallerico
Chief Marketing Officer, Urban Science
University of Michigan

Randall Tallerico is the Chief Marketing Officer of Urban Science. Urban Science is a business-solution company which supports the needs of the sales and marketing function of the automotive industry. It transforms market challenges into innovation that leads to certainty. Tallerico has over 41 years of experience. He began his career in 1979.

Before joining Urban Science, Tallerico was a director for advertising and sales promotion at General Motors and before that a senior international VP at J. Walter Thompson. Tallerico graduated from the University of Michigan with an undergraduate degree in communication and business.

 

54. Katherine Rainbolt
Chief Marketing Officer, Tattered Cover Book Store
Washington University in St Louis

Katherine Rainbolt is the Chief Marketing Officer of Tattered Book Cover Store. She first joined the company in 2021. Established in 1971, Tattered Cover Book Store is one of America's premier independent bookstores, a Denver institution and a community gathering place. Tattered Cover is a locally-owned business with an unwavering commitment to the customer and the community, with four unique stores in metro Denver, and three satellite stores at Denver International Airport. Each location offers personal service, a large, well-curated selection of new and used books, an extensive newsstand, and beautifully selected gifts. Tattered Cover hosts more than 600 authors, illustrators, public figures, community events, book festivals and schools each year.

Rainbolt first got her start with Denver Museum of Nature & Science where she served as an assistant coordinator for the museum programs. She later moved on to become a program manager with Colorado Ski Country USA, her most recent position before joining Tattered Cover. Rainbolt earned an undergraduate degree in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, a master’s in education from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from the University of Denver.

 

55. Courtney Ettus
Chief Marketing Officer, Crexi
University of Michigan

Courtney Ettus is the Chief Marketing Officer of Crexi. Crexi is a marketplace and technology platform that consolidates commercial real estate solutions into a unified ecosystem, designed to streamline the CRE process from listing to closing. Today, Crexi empowers nearly 2 million buyers, brokers, and tenants each month to explore over $2 trillion of property value nationwide and has helped to close upward of $330 billion in transactions. Ettus has over 24 years in the internet industry. She began her career in 1997.

Before joining CREXi, Ettus was a chief marketing officer at Greenfly Inc., and before that the president of Smashd Distillery. Earlier in her career she worked with Kenneth Cole Productions as the VP of global marketing. Ettus graduated from the University of Michigan with an undergraduate degree in psychology.

 

56. Samantha Maltin
Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Sesame Workshop
University of Michigan

Samantha Maltin began her professional career over 25 years ago. Today, she is the EVP and Chief Marketing Officer of Sesame Workshop. Sesame Workshop is the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street which reaches 156 million children across more than 150 countries. The Workshop’s mission is to use the educational power of media to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

Maltin first got her start in 1997 as a director of packaged goods, toys and consumer products at Nickelodeon. From there, she went on to Viacom, before eventually rising to SVP of marketing innovations at A+E Networks, her most recent position prior to joining Sesame Workshop. Maltin graduated from the University of Michigan with an undergraduate degree in political science and French.

 

57. BJ Webb
Chief Marketing Officer, HITRUST
University of Illinois

BJ Webb is the Chief Marketing Officer of HITRUST. HITRUST was founded in 2007 to champion programs that safeguard sensitive information and manage information risk for global organizations across all industries and throughout the third-party supply chain. Today HITRUST is seen as the leader in information risk management and assurance reporting.

Webb has 30 years of experience in marketing, operations, and business transformation roles. She began her career at AT&T where she spent 28 years in leadership roles including 6 years in product marketing and marketing at AT&T Cybersecurity before joining HITRUST. Webb’s professional experience includes a unique blend of marketing and operations, and a passion for continuous learning. Webb graduated from the University of Illinois - Gies College of Business with an MBA in 2020, and from the University of Illinois with an undergraduate degree in business administration - organizational behavior.

 

58. Brent Hieggelke
Chief Marketing Officer, CrowdStreet
University of Chicago

Brent Hieggelke began his professional career over 36 years ago. Today, he is the Chief Marketing Officer of CrowdStreet. CrowdStreet is the leading online real estate investing platform. To date, they’ve launched more than 500 deals, including both individual assets and funds. Some of the world’s largest sponsors, including Greystar and Harbor Group International have used CrowdStreet to raise capital. Since 2014, its investor community has committed more than $2.1 billion in investments and earned nearly $240 million in distributions.

Hieggelke first got his start in 1986 as a co-founder and associate publisher of NewCity Communications. From there, he went on to Morgan Stanley, before eventually rising to chief marketing officer at Brandlive, his most recent position prior to joining CrowdStreet. Hieggelke graduated from the University of Chicago with an undergraduate degree in economics.

 

59. Phil Bienert
President and Chief Marketing Officer, 1-800 CONTACTS
Georgetown University

Phil Bienert is the President and Chief Marketing Officer of 1-800 CONTACTS. He first joined the company in 2018. 1-800 CONTACTS is dedicated to providing consumers with a simple, hassle-free way to replace contact lenses. At 1-800 CONTACTS, customers receive the exact same contact lenses the doctor prescribed, delivered to their door, at a great price.

Previously, Bienert was a chief marketing officer and EVP for digital commerce at GoDaddy and before that an SVP at AT&T. Earlier in his career he worked with the Ford Motor Company as a brand strategy manager. Bienert earned an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business and an undergraduate degree in history and Asian studies from Georgetown University.

 

60. Brian Leamy
Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer, CSS Fundraising
University of Pennsylvania

Brian Leamy is the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer of CCS Fundraising. He first joined the company in 2019. For over 70 years, CCS has empowered many of the world’s greatest organizations to advance some of the most important causes in history. As leading consulting experts in campaign and development strategy, they plan and implement fundraising initiatives to help nonprofit organizations make a bigger impact locally, nationally, and globally. Their unique, customized approach provides each organization with an embedded professional to provide real-time solutions.

Leamy first got his start in 1995 as a senior strategy consultant with Deloitte Consulting before moving on to United Way of America where he served as the VP of enterprise strategy. He has previously served in executive leadership roles with companies such as Arabella Advisors and Sensor Products Inc. Leamy graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with an undergraduate degree in information systems and a master’s in strategic planning and from the University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School with an MBA.

 

61. Ryan George
Chief Marketing Officer, Docupace
The University of Texas at Austin

Ryan George is the Chief Marketing Officer of Docupace. He first joined the company in 2020. Docupace is a leading digital operations technology provider that simplifies how wealth management firms process and digitize data, increasing efficiency, productivity, and profits. With the secure, cloud-based Docupace Platform, the Docupace team provides a suite of digital solutions that helps broker-dealers, RIAs, and their advisors streamline and automate client onboarding, document management, advisor transitions, Regulation BI, cybersecurity, and other critical workflows while maintaining SEC and FINRA compliance.

Previously, George was a director for investment marketing at GuideStone Financial Resources and before that an assistant VP of marketing and communications at 1st Global. Earlier in his career he worked with US Global Investors as an investor representative. George earned an undergraduate degree in public relations from The University of Texas at Austin.

 

62. Kelly Gillease
Chief Marketing Officer, NerdWallet
University of California - Berkeley

Kelly Gillease is the Chief Marketing Officer of NerdWallet. At NerdWallet, they are on a mission to provide clarity for all of life’s financial decisions. Every day, they help people find the right credit cards and mortgage rates, refinance their student loans, track their spending and so much more. They are proud to say that millions of people turn to their teams for our objective advice, expert info, and helpful tools. Gillease has nearly 23 years of experience. She began her career in 1999.

Before joining NerdWallet, Gillease was an executive marketing consultant at notonthehighstreet.com and before that a chief marketing officer at StudyBlue. Earlier in her career she worked with the Bureau of Labor Statistics as an economist. Gillease graduated from UC Berkeley with an undergraduate degree in English and economics.

 

63. Jennifer Huang
Chief Marketing Officer, Viva Eve
Northwestern University

Jennifer Huang is the Chief Marketing Officer of Viva Eve. She first joined the company in 2020. Viva Eve is a total reinvention of the women’s health care experience. Their purpose is to empower women to be active in their own health journey. From birth control options to on-site ultrasounds to fibroid treatments, they provide specialized care for all women. This all-in-one approach ensures that whatever health concerns may arise over the course of their patient’s life, it’s managed by a team of ObGyn experts that knows each patient and their health best. Their top-rated specialists, ObGyns, and nurses are affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital and New York-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospitals, among others.

Huang first got her start in 1998 as an analyst in corporate finance with Morgan Stanley before moving on to become an associate with Warburg Pincus. She later went on to Kraft Foods before rising to become an assistant VP with L'Oreal and later the VP of marketing with Alterna Haircare. Her most recent position prior to joining Viva Eve was as the CMO with Trellis Healthcare. Huang graduated from Northwestern University with an undergraduate degree in journalism and economics and from the University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School with an MBA.

 

64. Betsy Mell
Chief Marketing Officer, Sakara Life
University of Virginia

Betsy Mell began her professional career over 15 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Marketing Officer of Sakara Life. Sakara is a wellness company anchored in food as medicine. Its mission is to transform lives by giving users the tools that empower them to be in the driver's seat of their own health, to turn their thoughts into things, and dreams into reality.

Mell first got her start in 2004 as an associate at Reputation, LLC. From there, she went on to Taproot Foundation, before eventually rising to case team leader at Bain & Company, her most recent position prior to joining Sakara Life. Mell graduated from Columbia University - Columbia Business School with an MBA and from the University of Virginia with an undergraduate degree in foreign affairs.

 

65. Stephen Lambright
Chief Marketing Officer, AEye
Northwestern University

Stephen Lambright is the Chief Marketing Officer of AEye. AEye is the premier provider of intelligent, next generation, adaptive LiDAR for vehicle autonomy, advanced driver-assistance systems, and robotic vision applications. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. Lambright has nearly 29 years of experience. He began his career in 1993.

Before joining AEye, Lambright was the founder and chief marketing officer at NC5s and before that the VP of marketing at Production Resource Group. Earlier in his career he worked with Autodesk as a senior product manager. Lambright graduated from the University of California - Berkeley with an MBA and from Northwestern University with an undergraduate degree.

 

66. James Gerbo
Chief Marketing Officer, Buitoni Food Company
University of Notre Dame

James Gerbo is the Chief Marketing Officer of Buitoni Food Company. He first joined the company in 2020. With an authentic Italian history dating back to 1827, Buitoni Food Company is a leading manufacturer of refrigerated pasta, sauces and cheese.

Previously, Gerbo was a chief marketing officer at Sunny Delight Beverages Co. and before that an executive VP for marketing at DeMet's Candy Company. Earlier in his career he worked with Nestle USA as a brand manager. Gerbo earned an MBA from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business and an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame.

 

67. Angela Hilliard
Chief Marketing Officer, Cognia
Georgetown University

Angela Hilliard is the Chief Marketing Officer of Cognia. Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, professional services and consulting within a framework of continuous improvement. The result of the merger of AdvancED and Measured Progress, Cognia was formed to bridge the gap between school evaluation and student assessment. As a global nonprofit serving 36,000 institutions and supporting nearly 25 million students and 5 million educators every day, Cognia is an undeniable force for enhancing schools, engaging students, and driving better outcomes for all.

Hilliard joined Cognia, formerly known as AdvancED in 2009, and has served as a VP of marketing, deputy chief of strategy and development, chief strategy officer and most currently, chief marketing officer. Before that, she was a promotions director with Alternative Marketing Solutions and a director of theatrical marketing with Bauer Martinez. Hilliard graduated from Georgetown University with an undergraduate degree in finance and from the University of the Incarnate Word with an MBA.

 

68. John Byrne
Chief Marketing Officer, Gould & Ratner
Northwestern University

John Byrne began his professional career over 32 years ago. Today, he is the Chief Marketing Officer of Gould & Ratner. Gould & Ratner is a law firm with a wealth of legal experience and business acumen. The firm’s services are designed to reflect the needs of well-established organizations and growing businesses, as well as those of individuals. Gould & Ratner has been engaged in business deals in over 12 countries, including China, India, UK, Germany, France and Mexico, and is a member of LawExchange International, a network comprised of middle market law firms in over 30 countries.

Byrne first got his start in 1990 as an editor in chief at Students Publishing Co. From there, he went on to St Petersburg Times, before eventually rising to become the president of Glencoe Media Group Inc., his most recent position prior to joining Gould & Ratner. Byrne graduated from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law with a JD and from Northwestern University with an undergraduate degree in journalism.

 

69. Ryan Pitylak
Chief Marketing Officer and Founder, ZenBusiness PBC
The University of Texas at Austin

Ryan Pitylak is the Chief Marketing Officer and Founder of ZenBusiness PBC. He founded the company in 2016. ZenBusiness is a trusted partner for business owners who want to start, run, and grow a business. They use technology and automation to provide fast and low-cost services, expert support, and a personalized dashboard that puts everything their clients need at their fingertips. Pitylak has over 20 years of experience in the digital marketing space and is passionate about leading innovation for the industry.

Pitylak is the former CEO of Unique Influence, a performance digital advertising agency that was acquired by MDC Partners. Following the acquisition, Pitylak served as the head of performance digital at advertising agency Media Assembly where he managed a team of 100+ people across strategy, search, social, programmatic, and creative. As speaker and contributor, he strives to get marketers to think more strategically while also taking a data-driven approach to advertising. Pitylak earned an MBA and an undergraduate degree in economics from The University of Texas at Austin.

 

70. Jennifer Andrews
Chief Marketing Officer, EverChain®
Virginia Tech

Jennifer Andrews is the Chief Marketing Officer of EverChain, a fintech revolutionizing receivables management with technology, innovation, and compliance. EverChain’s solutions have protected over 10 million consumers to date. Andrews has nearly 22 years in the financial services industry. She began her career in 2000.

Andrews is responsible for developing and leading the company’s marketing, branding, public relations, and communications strategies. Prior to joining EverChain, Andrews worked with top global B2B firms including RedHat and D.E. Shaw. A constant learner, she recently completed certificates in Finance and Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online. Andrews graduated as Valedictorian of Virginia Tech, Summa Cum Laude, with an undergraduate degree in business management from the Pamplin College of Business, in just two years.

 

71. Sam Braunstein
Chief Marketing Officer, Talkspace
University of Michigan

Sam Braunstein is the Chief Marketing Officer of Talkspace. Talkspace is a digital behavioral technology healthcare company. Its signature psychotherapy product connects individual clients with a network of thousands of licensed therapists through an easy-to-use and HIPAA-compliant web and mobile platform. To date, the service has been used by over 1.5 million people. Braunstein has over 32 years of experience. She began her career in 1989.

Before joining Talkspace, Braunstein was a team lead for digital advertising and email marketing at Tech for Campaigns and before that a chief revenue officer at Concertiv. Earlier in her career she worked with Credit Suisse as a financial analyst. Braunstein graduated from the University of Michigan with an undergraduate degree in economics.

 

72. Kevin Myers
Chief Product & Marketing Officer, AiAdvertising
The Ohio State University

Kevin Myers is serving as the Chief Product and Marketing Officer and Board Member of AiAdvertising. AiAdvertising offers a proprietary advertising software platform powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence. This comprehensive platform allows marketers to leverage the latest technology to develop, manage, and implement digital advertising campaigns more effectively. Myers has nearly 35 years of experience. He began his career in 1985.

Before joining AiAdvertising, Myers held notable positions at companies such as Cold Stone Creamery, Donatos Pizzeria, Sage Software, IBM Sterling Solutions, American Hospital Supply/Baxter Healthcare, and Frito-Lay. Myers graduated from The Ohio State University with an undergraduate degree in industrial engineering and computer science engineering.

 

73. Kate Huyett
Chief Marketing Officer, Bombas
Dartmouth College

Kate Huyett is the Chief Marketing Officer of Bombas. She first joined the company in 2014 as a VP of marketing. Bombas is a comfort focused apparel brand with a mission to help those in need. The organization launched in 2013, after the founders learned that socks are the number one most requested clothing item at homeless shelters.

Previously, Huyett was a director of marketing at TransferWise and before that a VP of business operations, finance and user acquisition at HowAboutWe. Earlier in her career she worked with Goldman Sachs as a financial analyst. Huyett earned an undergraduate degree in geography and economics from Dartmouth College.

 

74. Shoma Thomas
Chief Marketing Officer, WellSky
University of Virginia

Shoma Thomas is the Chief Marketing Officer of WellSky. WellSky is a technology company leading the movement for intelligent, coordinated care. The company’s next-generation software, analytics, and services power better outcomes and lower costs for stakeholders across the health and community care continuum including providers, payers, health systems, and community organizations. WellSky serves more than 20,000 client sites around the world including the largest hospital systems, blood banks, cell therapy labs, blood centers, home health and hospice franchises, post-acute providers, payers, government agencies, and human services organizations. As the CMO, Thomas oversees the growth strategies for all WellSky products and is responsible for building the WellSky brand, which includes public relations, communications, and all strategic marketing activities.

Previously, Thomas served as VP of marketing for Kinnser Software, where she led marketing and strategic growth initiatives. She holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Virginia.

 

75. Deborah Fullerton
SVP and Chief Marketing, Communications & Consumerism Officer, Prisma Health
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Deborah Fullerton is the SVP and Chief Marketing, Communications & Consumerism Officer of Prisma Health. She first joined the company in 2019. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Prisma Health is comprised of two affiliates: Prisma Health–Upstate and Prisma Health– Midlands. Together they are dedicated to improving the health of all South Carolinians through improved clinical quality, access to care and patient experience, while also addressing the rising cost of health care.

Previously, Fullerton was a chief marketing and communications officer at AMITA Health and before that a CMCO, AVP of health services and Dean at University of South Carolina. Earlier in her career she worked with The Courier-Tribune as an editor. Fullerton earned an MBA from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business and an undergraduate degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

 

76. Robert Greenberg
Chief Marketing and Technology Officer, Patch of Land
The University of Texas at Austin

Robert Greenberg is the Chief Marketing and Technology Officer of Patch of Land. Patch of Land is a private money lender offering real estate investors fast and reliable financing on fix and flip, multi-family, ground-up, and long-term rental properties nationwide. Patch of Land is crowdfunding real estate through its peer-to-peer online marketplace offering various typologies of secured real estate debt on assets backed by first position liens and personal guarantees. Greenberg has nearly 32 years of experience. He began his career in 1990.

Before joining Patch of Land, Greenberg was a chief acceleration officer and chief marketing officer at DLP Real Estate Capital and before that an SVP of marketing at Investability and RentRange. Earlier in his career he worked with State Air Foods as a director of marketing. Greenberg graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with an undergraduate degree in advertising and communication.

 

77. Susan Crandall
Chief Marketing Officer, Clearview AI
Dartmouth College

Susan Crandall is the Chief Marketing Officer of Clearview AI. She first joined the company in 2021. Clearview AI is a revolutionary, all-in-one, facial recognition platform designed to support federal, state, and local law enforcement in their shared mission to help keep communities safe. It has the largest known database of 10+ billion facial images sourced from public-only web sources, including news media, mugshot websites, public social media, and thousands of other open sources. As the CMO, Crandall is responsible for overseeing the company’s marketing strategy and driving Clearview AI’s vision of making the world a safer place through innovative, AI-driven solutions.

Crandall brings decades of B2B and B2G experience leading marketing and business development initiatives for some of the world’s largest public safety brands, including Clearview AI, Motorola Solutions, and LexisNexis Risk Solutions. At VaaS International, the parent company of Vigilant Solutions and Digital Recognition Network, Crandall led all marketing and legislative affairs activities for the company and played an integral role in helping position the company for its acquisition by Motorola Solutions. Most recently she served as CMO for Rekor Systems where she led marketing, sales and product management. Crandall earned a JD from George Mason University and an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College.

 

78. Leslie Gibbs
Chief Marketing Officer, Modern Vascular
Northwestern University

Leslie Gibbs began her professional career over 33 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Marketing Officer of Modern Vascular. Modern Vascular facilities are a group of affiliated outpatient clinics providing minimally invasive endovascular procedures to treat Peripheral Artery Disease. Its mission is to advance regular screening, early diagnosis, and successful treatment of the disease.

Gibbs first got her start in 1989 as an assistant brand manager at Procter & Gamble. From there, she went on to Lenscrafters, before eventually rising to chief marketing officer at Western Dental & Orthodontics, her most recent position prior to joining Modern Vascular. Gibbs graduated from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management with an MBA and from Ohio University with an undergraduate degree in marketing.

 

79. Susan Waldman
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Meals on Wheels America
Michigan State University

Susan Waldman is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Meals on Wheels America. She first joined the company in 2013. Meals on Wheels America is the oldest and largest national organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based senior nutrition programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger. Meals on Wheels America empowers its local member programs to strengthen their communities, one senior at a time.

Previously, Waldman was a co-founder and director of strategic services at FORGE Branding and before that a branding columnist at The Washington Post. Earlier in her career she worked with Walt Disney World as the head of national advertising and senior marketing planner. She was named 2021 Woman of the Year by Washington Women in PR. Waldman earned an undergraduate degree in marketing from Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business.

 

80. Greg Marko
Chief Marketing Officer, Carestream Dental
Florida State University

Greg Marko is the Chief Marketing Officer of Carestream Dental. Carestream Dental is transforming dentistry, simplifying technology and changing lives around the world with innovative digital dental systems, solutions and support. Carestream Dental technology captures two billion images annually and helps practitioners deliver more precise diagnoses, improved workflows and superior patient care. Marko has nearly 30 years in the medical device industry. He began his career in 1992.

Before joining Carestream Dental, Marko was a global key accounts and category development at Johnson & Johnson Vision and before that a VP of marketing at National Vision Inc. Earlier in his career he worked with BBDO Worldwide as a senior account executive. Marko graduated from Florida State University with an undergraduate degree in economics.

 

81. Jeannette Wyatt
CEO and Chief Marketing Officer, Wyatt Management
University of California - Los Angeles

Jeannette Wyatt is owner, CEO and Chief Marketing Officer of Wyatt Management – General Contractor. She purchased the commercial construction company in 2010 on the heels of the 2007-2008 financial crisis. As a mid-sized general contractor, Wyatt Management is unique in adopting Lean Building, principles often practiced by larger companies on larger projects. BuildBETTER™ is the inspired methodology that brings together Lean Building and The Wyatt Way to fulfill their vision of building products and relationships that last a lifetime. Since the acquisition, Wyatt reinvented the company’s brand image and presence in the marketplace resulting in top line revenue growth of 1000%.

Previously, Wyatt worked as a marketing director for Internal & External Communication (IEC), a leading e-learning company based in Venice Beach, CA. In 2005, she pivoted from technology into healthcare working for Fortune 100 companies including AmerisourceBergen and McKesson Specialty Health. She earned her undergraduate degree from UCLA and a masters at the prestigious USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

 

82. Maria Budet
Chief Marketing Officer, Miami-Dade Beacon Council
Yale University

Maria Budet began her professional career over 26 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Marketing Officer of Miami-Dade Beacon Council. Miami-Dade Beacon Council is charged with bringing new, job-generating investments to the community, while assisting existing businesses in their efforts to expand. By doing this, The Beacon Council facilitates the creation of quality jobs for each and every resident of Miami-Dade County.

Budet first got her start in 1996 as a managing editor at Generation ñ Magazine. From there, she went on to USA Broadcasting, before eventually rising to group director at WPP's Zubi Advertising. Budet graduated from Yale University with an undergraduate degree in sociology.

 

83. Jason Springer
Chief Marketing Officer, LoanMart
Cornell University

Jason Springer is the Chief Marketing Officer of LoanMart. He first joined the company in 2016. LoanMart is a leading technology company providing non-traditional lending services since 2002. They provide loans directly to consumers, as well as through a network of business partners. Its form of financing enables car owners to achieve their financial objectives. They are able to fund most loan requests since their financing is secured by the value of the car, which verifies that the loan can be paid back by the borrower.

Previously, Springer was an SVP and strategic marketing executive at Bank of America and before that a senior director at Capital One. Earlier in his career he worked with Gemini Consulting as a senior consultant. Springer earned an undergraduate degree in applied economics from Cornell University.

 

84. Vanessa Yeh
Chief Marketing Officer, Figo Pet Insurance
University of California - Los Angeles

Vanessa Yeh is the Chief Marketing Officer of Figo Pet Insurance. She first joined the company in 2021. Figo is a Chicago-based pet insurance and technology provider committed to helping pets and their families enjoy their lives together. They got their start at 1871, the premier technology incubator, and one of Google’s Tech Hubs in North America. From there it has grown into a company that has truly made pet insurance easy.

Previously, Yeh was a VP of marketing at Ascent and before that a VP of brand, marketing and communications at 1871. Earlier in her career she worked with 5 Stick Films Inc as a marketing and distribution lead. Yeh earned an undergraduate degree in English language and literature from the University of California - Los Angeles.

 

85. Sylvia Marten
Chief Marketing Officer, Pivotal Analytics
Cornell University

Sylvia Marten is the Chief Marketing Officer of Pivotal Analytics. Pivotal Analytics is a technology company seeking to redefine the way healthcare systems and their partners identify growth opportunities while optimizing their real estate portfolios. Through Pivotal, a unique, map-based intelligence platform, it integrates traditional and non-traditional data, powerful analytics, and deep healthcare knowledge into map-based visualizations that locate providers, services, facilities, patient needs and preferences, and care gaps across the US. Marten has over 24 years of experience. She began her career in 1997.

Before joining Pivotal Analytics, Marten was the president of Veritas Health and before that a senior managing consultant at Bridge Strategy Group. Earlier in her career she worked with Renaissance Worldwide as a consultant. Marten graduated from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth with an MBA in marketing and finance and from Cornell University with an undergraduate degree in psychology.

 

86. Daryl Evans
Chief Marketing Officer, Great Southern Wood Preserving
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Daryl Evans began his professional career 36 years ago. Today, he is the Chief Marketing Officer of Great Southern Wood Preserving (YellaWood). Established in 1970, Great Southern Wood Preserving services D-I-Y retail home centers, pro dealers and other building-related segments from 15 facilities with distribution coverage across the eastern half of the USA from the Canadian border to Mexico. The company provides dealers with a broad range of pressure treated lumber products and other building products that serve all user segments from the homeowner, to multi-family construction, to farm and ranch needs, industrial and commercial applications, saltwater uses and more.

In 1986, Evans served as an SVP with McCann Erickson Worldgroup managing accounts such as Coca-Cola and Aflac. From there, he went on to Randstad, before eventually rising to become the VP of Advertising for AT&T, managing advertising, media and sponsorships for AT&T Wireless and Uverse TV. He served as VP strategic sports alliances for the American Cancer Society, his most recent position prior to joining Great Southern Wood Preserving. Evans graduated from Harvard Business School with an MBA and from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with an undergraduate degree in business administration.

 

87. Matthew Fitzgerald
Chief Marketing Officer, Tend
Princeton University

Matthew Fitzgerald began his professional career over 17 years ago. Today, he is the Chief Marketing Officer of Tend. Tend is a technology-driven dental startup that provides hassle-free, personalized, and straightforward dental services. Tend is on a mission to transform dentistry into an empowering, human, and joyful experience.

Fitzgerald first got his start in 2005 as a retail research analyst at Standard & Poor’s Vista Research. From there, he went on to Cool Beans, before eventually rising to SVP of marketing at HelloFresh, his most recent position prior to joining Tend. Fitzgerald graduated from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management with an MBA and from Princeton University with an undergraduate degree in history.

 

88. Juliana Prather
Chief Marketing Officer, EDITED
Stanford University

Juliana Prather is the Chief Marketing Officer of EDITED. She first joined the company in 2021. EDITED is the global leader in retail intelligence. They help retailers increase margins, generate more sales and drive better outcomes through AI-driven market and enterprise intelligence to fuel automation. By connecting business analytics and external market data, brands like Columbia and Inditex use the EDITED retail intelligence products to make better data-backed decisions, expediting insights into action.

Prather first got her start in 1992 with Nine West Group where she served as an international sales manager before moving on to become the director of brands with Liz Claiborne. From there, she served in several executive roles including vice president, president and CMO with companies like Jack Rogers USA, Maidenform, Lysse, Marena Group and Grant Juerey. She has years of experience guiding in marketing for a range of top brands and companies, both enterprise and start up. Prather graduated from Stanford University with an undergraduate degree in international relations.

 

89. Sandy Chio
Chief Marketing and Business Officer, Teton Science Schools
Northwestern University

Sandy Chio is the Chief Marketing and Business Officer of Teton Science Schools. She first joined the company in 2020. Teton Science Schools is a nonprofit educational organization that inspires curiosity, engagement and leadership through transformative place-based education. For more than 15,000 learners per year, the organization's place-based approach increases engagement, learning and community impact on four campuses in Wyoming and Idaho.

Previously, Chio was a marketing and admissions director at NOLS and before that a director of sales and marketing at Taos Ski Valley, Inc. Earlier in her career she worked with The Wall Street Journal as a marketing assistant. Chio earned an MBA from the University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business and an undergraduate degree in economics and international studies from Northwestern University.

 

90. Rachel Behrle
Chief Marketing Officer, The Presentation Company
State University of New York at Albany

Rachel Behrle is the Chief Marketing Officer of The Presentation Company (TPC). TPC transforms teams at the world’s top brands from data collectors into strategic communicators. TPC’s hands-on, highly experiential workshops are filled with interactive exercises, peer and expert coaching, and real-time feedback because they understand that people learn best by doing, not being lectured to. Behrle has nearly 19 years of experience. She began her career in 2003.

Before joining TPC, Behrle was a senior director for brand and demand strategy at 2U and before that a director of demand center at Secureworks. Earlier in her career she worked with SkillSoft as a manager of marketing programs. Behrle graduated from The George Washington University - School of Business with a masters in project management and from the State University of New York at Albany with an undergraduate degree in communication.

 

91. Yael Eytan
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Asian Art Museum
Brown University

Yael Eytan is Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, which opened a new exhibition pavilion as part of its Transformation Project in July 2021. With Asia as their lens and art as their cornerstone, they spark connections across cultures and through time, igniting curiosity, conversation, and creativity. At the museum, Eytan provides strategic leadership and oversight of the marketing and digital engagement, communications, guest experience, creative services, and digital experience departments.

Eytan came to the Asian Art Museum from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Before that, she worked at the National Museum of American Jewish History, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Eytan has served on the boards of the Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Anti-Defamation League and has volunteered for several other cultural organizations. She has been a guest lecturer at University of San Francisco, Northwestern University, Columbia College, and Drexel University, and has presented at the AAM, National Arts Marketing Professionals, and Tessitura conferences. Eytan started her career in advertising and worked in account management at DDB Worldwide. Her passion for art, culture, and lifelong learning led her to her first museum job at the Art Institute of Chicago. She holds an AB from Brown University, magna cum laude, and has completed graduate and executive level coursework at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

 

92. Sean McVey
Chief Marketing Officer, Freethink
University of Virginia

Sean McVey began his professional career over 13 years ago. Today, he is the Chief Marketing Officer of Freethink. Freethink is a media company that publishes stories about the changing world, for people who want to have a hand in changing it. The company is focused on informing, challenging and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

McVey first got his start in 2007 as an owner and lead strategist at Rising Lynx Marketing Group. From there, he went on to Hinge, before eventually rising to being the senior director of demand generation at Virtru, his most recent position prior to joining Freethink. McVey graduated from the University of Virginia with an undergraduate degree in commerce marketing and management.

 

93. Diana Kucer
Chief Marketing Officer, ChartHop
Stanford University

Diana Kucer is the Chief Marketing Officer of ChartHop. She first joined the company in 2021. ChartHop delivers a fresh take on people analytics, bringing disparate sources of people data together in a dynamic platform that’s visual and actionable. ChartHop is designed to be used by the whole organization. It helps companies improve organizational health, drive alignment and accountability, and save time and money.

Previously, Kucer was a chief marketing officer at HireVue and before that the director of global product marketing at LinkedIn. Earlier in her career she worked with GeneMachines as a marketing manager. Kucer earned an undergraduate degree in internal relations from Stanford University.

 

94. Lilach Asofsky
Chief Marketing Officer, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
Duke University

Lilach Asofsky is the Chief Marketing Officer of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF). FIDF was established in 1981 by a group of Holocaust survivors to provide for the wellbeing of the men and women who serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as well as the families of fallen soldiers. Headquartered in New York City, FIDF is a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation that operates 14 regional offices in the United States and one office in Latin America. FIDF initiates and helps support educational, social, cultural, and recreational programs and facilities for the young men and women soldiers of Israel who defend the Jewish homeland.

Prior to her current role with FIDF, Asofsky served as a president with DomeMain Events and before that was the senior vice president of marketing for Loehmann’s. Previously she served as the CMO for Redcats USA and held executive leadership positions at several companies including WEBIZ, Liz Claiborne, CNBC and General Electric. Asofsky graduated from Duke University with an undergraduate degree in psychology and economics.

 

95. Michael Grasso
EVP and Chief Marketing & Growth Officer, Sunnova Energy
Washington University in St. Louis

Michael Grasso is the EVP and Chief Marketing & Growth Officer of Sunnova Energy. Sunnova is a leader in residential solar, battery storage, as well as maintenance, monitoring, and management, and protection services, with customers across the U.S. and its territories. Sunnova is a source for clean, affordable, and reliable energy, with a simple mission, to power energy independence so their customers have the freedom to live life uninterrupted. Grasso has 30 years of experience. He began his career in 1992.

Before joining Sunnova Energy, Grasso was a CMO at Sunrun and before that a CMO at TXU Energy. Earlier in his career he worked with AT&T as an assistant VP. Grasso graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with an MS in telecommunications management and from St. Mary's University with an undergraduate degree in computer science and applied statistics.

 

96. Jim Campigli
Chief Marketing Officer, Badu
University of California-Berkeley

Jim Campigli began his professional career over 28 years ago. Today, he is the Chief Marketing Officer of Badu. Badu Networks has developed an innovative network optimization technology that turns the crowded internet freeway into a super fast racetrack. Its technology improves the efficiency of both wired and wireless networks such as 4G/LTE and wi-fi by up to 300%.

Campigli first got his start in 1994 as a consulting manager at SAP America. From there, he went on to BEA Systems, before eventually founding WANdisco where he served as the CMO, COO, and member of the board. Campigli graduated from the University of California - Berkeley with an undergraduate degree in political economy.

 

97. Chris X. Moloney
Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Digital Officer, Chameleon Collective
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Chris Moloney is the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Digital Officer of Chameleon Collective, where he has spent the last two years developing marketing innovations and executing large-scale marketing programs for FinTech companies like Snap Finance. In February 2022, he was made “partner,” by Chameleon Collective–a global consultancy focused on marketing and digital innovation. Chameleon works together to help businesses grow and transform from the executive to the executional level. They have reinvented the traditional company by removing classical hierarchies, unnecessary costs, and business models that cause inflexibility.

Previously, Moloney was the chief marketing officer and SVP of e-commerce at Brinks Home Security, during which time they were awarded two consecutive J.D. Power Awards for top customer experience. Prior to that, he was the chief marketing officer and head of strategic partnerships for the online finance company TaxSlayer. At TaxSlayer his rebranding was featured as a top rebrand of 2019 by AdWeek and Chris received two finalist nominations at the Cannes Global Advertising Festival, the Golden Lions. He has won 6 Gramercy Institute awards for marketing innovation. These awards span his tenure as the chief marketing officer of Scottrade/TD Ameritrade and Wells Fargo Advisors. Chris holds the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in Marketing and Market Research from global consultancy Frost & Sullivan. He is widely recognized as one of the top marketers in the US and has received over a dozen awards for driving measurable growth for some highly recognized brands and fast-moving growth leaders. He has been a president of the CMO Club twice in St. Louis and Atlanta and an ambassador for over 12 years to the global CMO group.

 

98. Heidi Dorosin
Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer, SmartSweets
Stanford University

Heidi Dorosin began her professional career 31 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer of SmartSweets. SmartSweets is driving innovation through creation of the first candy products that kick sugar naturally. With a vision to revolutionize candy in mind, the company launched their first plant-based SmartSweets innovations after hundreds of iterations, and a year later, SmartSweets became available in over 20,000 stores across the USA & Canada, reaching their proudest milestone yet of helping people kick over 1 billion grams of sugar.

Dorosin first got her start in 1991 as a consultant at The Monitor Company. From there, she went on to Burlington Industries, before eventually rising to CMO at Madison Reed, her most recent position prior to joining SmartSweets. Dorosin graduated from Harvard University with an MBA and from Stanford University with a master’s and undergraduate degree in international relations.

 

99. Gabriel Altbach
Chief Marketing Officer and Managing Director, Voya Investment Management
Boston College

Gabriel Altbach is the Chief Marketing Officer and Managing Director of Voya Investment Management. Voya operates as an investment management firm. They offer financial advisory and portfolio management services to high net worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, and municipalities. Altbach has over 23 years in the financial services industry. He began his career in 1998.

Before joining Voya Investment Management, Altbach was the president and head of North America at White Marble Consulting and before that an EVP and head of global strategy and marketing at Amundi. Earlier in his career he worked with PaineWebber as a financial advisor. Altbach graduated from Boston College with an undergraduate degree.

 

100. Irfan Rydhan
Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, HalalFest
University of California, Berkeley

Irfan Rydhan is the Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of HalalFest. HalalFest is America’s largest halal food and Eid festival. They also do business marketing and promotions for small businesses in the Bay Area and beyond.

Previously, Rydhan was a public relations director at Illume Magazine and before that a board director at South Bay Islamic Association. Earlier in his career he worked with GEZ Architects & Engineers as a junior designer. Rydhan earned an undergraduate degree in architecture from the University of California - Berkeley.