Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders in Marketing for 2023. The list represents a diverse set of individuals spanning sectors from entertainment to technology to health and showcases the women who are trailblazing the future of marketing, brand management, digital strategies, and other related areas. In parallel, they lead their teams purposefully to innovate and drive meaningful change at their respective organizations.
Among this year’s awardees is Judy Toland, an award-winning and transformational CMO with an engineering background, who serves as Vice President of Global Audiences Marketing for Meta, where she oversees audience-led marketing, product strategy, and execution for all Meta business brands worldwide. With 24 years of experience, awardee Morgan Flatley serves as the Global Chief Marketing Officer and Head of New Business Ventures at McDonald's, overseeing award-winning marketing efforts and innovative business ventures that expand the McDonald’s brand reach.
As the Chief Marketing Officer of Aramark, awardee Karen Parker employs a collaborative leadership style that strengthens key stakeholder relationships and alignment with complex business needs. She has been recognized for her expertise in brand development, communications, revenue growth, market positioning, and business profitability.
Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of The Top 50 Women Leaders in Marketing for 2023.
1. Morgan Flatley
Global Chief Marketing Officer & Head of New Business Ventures, McDonald's
Morgan Flatley began her professional career 24 years ago. Today, she is the Global Chief Marketing Officer and Head of New Business Ventures at McDonald's. In her role, Flatley oversees our award-winning marketing efforts, as well as new business ventures that extend the reach of the McDonald’s brand.
Since joining McDonald’s in 2017, Morgan has been the driving force behind some of the brand’s most inspired marketing campaigns. In 2020, as US chief marketing and digital customer experience officer, she led her team to unleash world-class creativity and harness the power of social media with bold, forward-thinking ideas. This approach led to initiatives such as the “Fan Truths” strategy and the record-breaking “Famous Orders” collaborations, resulting in dozens of creative excellence awards.
Morgan developed her passion for global brands early in her career. Following three years at Saatchi & Saatchi, she joined PepsiCo and led marketing and innovation for Gatorade. As CMO for the Global Nutrition portfolio, she oversaw brand positioning and innovation for Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, and Naked Juice.
Morgan credits her success to her authentic curiosity about the customer and her belief in the power of iconic brands to make a positive difference in communities. Her focus on consumer-led and insight-driven marketing programs ensures that customers receive the world-class experience that only McDonald’s can offer.
2. Gail Horwood
Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer of Innovative Medicines, US Novartis
Gail Horwood is the Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer of Innovative Medicines at US Novartis. She first joined the company in 2021 as chief experience officer and head of digital customer engagement in US pharma. Horwood is a marketing and digital product pioneer with strategic and operational skills acquired at trusted brands. She’s known for being a change agent who identifies the opportunity to transform marketing with a deep understanding of evolving consumer behavior, content, and data. She’s been an early and continuous adopter of social media.
Previously, Horwood was a CMO in North America at Kellogg Company and before that a VP of worldwide digital strategy at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies. Earlier in her career she worked with Hermine Mariaux, Inc. as an associate of product development. Horwood earned an undergraduate degree in art history from Colby College.
3. Karen Parker
Chief Marketing Officer, Aramark
Karen Parker is the Chief Marketing Officer of Aramark. She’s a diversified marketing executive and growth strategist who leverages industry expertise and superior business acumen to deliver results in brand and communications, revenue growth, market position, and profitability. Parker is an award-winning marketer and respected leader known for driving results by developing innovative solutions to address complex business needs. She’s a developer of key stakeholder relationships using a collaborative leadership style that creates alignment and advocacy.
Parker is known for being highly skilled in leading and mobilizing functional and operating teams in the design, development, and execution of system-wide strategic initiatives. Before joining Aramark, she was a president and principal at Apex Services and before that, a VP of marketing at Aspen Corporation. Earlier in her career she worked with Connect Korea as a VP of marketing. Parker graduated from Boston University with an MBA in marketing and from the University of Miami with an undergraduate degree in marketing.
4. Sara Correa
Chief Marketing Officer, Bridgestone
Sara Correa is the Chief Marketing Officer for Bridgestone Americas. Nashville, Tennessee-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. In her role, Correa leads the company’s Marketing Center of Excellence and all marketing activities for the company’s tire and solutions businesses in the US and Canada. She oversees all brand and digital marketing efforts for the Bridgestone and Firestone brands, the company’s sports and engagement platforms, corporate communications, research and insights, and the company’s training initiatives.
Correa is an accomplished senior marketing executive with diverse, cross-industry experience. She has achieved nearly two decades of success identifying, developing, and commercializing B2B technology-based solutions in complex global markets. Correa graduated from The George Washington University with an undergraduate degree in international affairs.
5. Judy Toland
Vice President of Global Audiences Marketing, Meta
Judy Tolandis an award-winning, transformational CMO, with an engineering foundation. In May of 2023, she was appointed the role of Vice President of Global Audiences Marketing. This role is responsible for all audience-led marketing and product strategy, activation, and execution across all Meta business brands, globally. She has served as Head of the Meta Chicago office since August 2020. The Meta Chicago office was named a Top Workplace for midsize companies in 2021 and 2022 by the Chicago Tribune.
Judy has 29 years of experience. She joined Facebook in July 2019, with prior roles as VP of sales solutions and VP of global customer marketing roles, both with global marketing remit across Meta business brands. Prior to joining Meta, she held VP/SVP and CMO roles, with GE Capital, Wells Fargo, and Life Fitness. In these prior roles, she held responsibility for all aspects of marketing from product strategy, product and customer marketing, digital marketing, brand, martech, events/ partnerships, customer-facing education, and an in-house creative agency.
Judy has a BS in chemical engineering from Northwestern University and an MBA in marketing from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She is passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, having been a member of Diversity Councils at GE Capital, Wells Fargo, and now Meta. She is also a past Co-Chairperson of the GE Capital, African American Network, an employee resource group. She is now leading DEI and racial justice efforts across Meta as the executive sponsor of Woman@ (Meta's largest employee resource group), Meta Elevate & Meta Prosper.
6. Kelly Macaulay
Chief Marketing Officer, NetJets
Kelly Macaulay is the Chief Marketing Officer of NetJets. Beginning as the first private jet charter and management company, NetJets has led the industry for decades. In 1986, they revolutionized it with the concept of shared ownership and proceeded to build the largest, most diverse private jet fleet in the world. Today, they are proud to be a Berkshire Hathaway company with an unwavering commitment to safety, service, and global access, and unmatched financial stability. Macaulay has 23 years of experience. She began her career in 2000.
Before joining NetJets, Macaulay was a VP of experience strategy at GSW Worldwide and before that a director of strategy, social marketing, and media at Resource Interactive. Earlier in her career she worked with KeyCorp as a research project manager. Macaulay graduated from Cleveland State University with an MA in psychology and an undergraduate degree in sociology and psychology.
7. Samantha Avivi
Chief Marketing Officer, Advance Auto Parts
Samantha Avivi is the Chief Marketing Officer of Advance Auto Parts, a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. Avivi has a passion for building consumer-led, purpose-driven brands. Her passion was fueled by over twenty years of client, agency, and retail experience with some of the world's largest companies including Procter and Gamble, Kimberly Clark, Wal-Mart, BBDO, and Y&R.
Avivi first got her start in 1996 as an account executive at Harris Drury Cohen. From there, she went on to Young & Rubicam, before eventually rising to CMO at Tenneco, her most recent position prior to joining Advance Auto Parts. Avivi graduated from the University of Florida with an undergraduate degree in business administration.
8. Nicole Lucas
Executive Director of Global Marketing, The Estée Lauder Companies
Nicole Lucas is the Executive Director of Global Marketing at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., one of the world's leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. Nicole is an experienced marketeer and transformational leader with demonstrated marketing success in Go-to-Market and Long-Term Brand Strategy, New Product Development, Integrated Marketing, and Communications.
She began her career in 1999 as a global marketing manager at Unilever Cosmetics International. From there, she rose to director of global marketing at Coty Prestige, her most recent position before joining The Estée Lauder Companies. Nicole graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City with a master’s degree in fragrance and cosmetic marketing and earned her undergraduate degree in management from Muhlenberg College.
9. Fiona Carter
Chief Marketing Officer, Goldman Sachs
Fiona Carter is the Chief Marketing Officer of Goldman Sachs. She’s also a member of the board of directors for the ANA and co-chairs SeeHer. In her role, Carter leads Goldman Sachs’ brand marketing, content, and digital strategy globally. She works closely with businesses across the firm to apply a cross-divisional lens in their execution in support of our One Goldman Sachs approach.
Previously, Carter was the chief brand officer for AT&T Communications and served as chief operating officer of Omnicom’s diversified agency services network, as well as managing director at Omnicom’s BBDO Advertising. She earned an MA in modern languages from the University of Oxford.
10. Donna Mirandola
Chief Marketing Officer, Aon
Donna Mirandola is the Chief Marketing Officer of Aon, a company that seeks to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Before joining Aon, Donna successfully helped drive growth across multiple industries and regions, serving as director of corporate communications for Coeur Mining Inc., and communications director and public policy executive at GE. Earlier in her career, Donna worked as a senior manager for Oracle’s Global Customer Programs and Consulting Communications. She holds an undergraduate degree from Saint Mary’s College and a master's degree in integrated marketing from Northwestern University.
11. Charity Poage
Chief Marketing Officer, eClerx
Charity Poage is a digital marketing leader with more than 20 years of industry experience across creative agencies and data & analytics solutions providers. She serves as Chief Marketing Officer of eClerx, a company providing business process management, automation, and analytics services to a number of Fortune 2000 enterprises, including some of the world's leading financial services, communications, retail, fashion, media manufacturing, and technology companies.
Based in Austin, Texas, Charity gained expertise in digital strategy working as a marketing transformation and engagement leader at Razorfish and multiple agencies including Publicis. Sapient, Langrand, and MMI.
12. Elizabeth Parkinson
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications, The Ohio State University
A leading figure in strategic communications and brand marketing, Elizabeth Parkinson has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, professional sports, consumer products, business services, nonprofit organizations, and government. She is overseeing the consolidation of Ohio State’s marketing and communications efforts into one unit responsible for overall brand, marketing, and communications strategy and implementation. Parkinson leads an integrated team of strategic marketing and communications leaders focused on centralized centers of expertise, as well as college and unit-based professionals who support the distinct needs of their organizations in building brand strategies, enhancing community connections and engagement, and inspiring more students and families to seek Ohio State as a destination for excellence in education.
Parkinson joined Ohio State following a five-year tenure as assistant vice president for marketing communications at the University of Michigan, where she was responsible for the overall marketing and brand strategy for the university with direct oversight of brand management, creative, digital media, photography, and video. She led all central marketing communication efforts including the successful affordability program, the Go Blue Guarantee. Parkinson also played an integral role in leading the campus’s COVID-19 communications effort, including several initiatives to promote safety measures, testing, shared responsibility, and more.
13. Bernice Tsai
Vice President of Brand, Sponsorships & Reputation Marketing, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Bernice Tsai is the Vice President of Brand, Sponsorships, and Reputation Marketing at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital provides healthcare, medical, surgical, ambulatory, and emergency care services. Tsai is a marketing executive with experience spanning corporate financial services and not-for-profit, she has led both acquisition and engagement strategies that build increasingly strong customer relationships to generate acquisition, retention, and satisfaction. She is passionate about customer experience, strategic communications, creativity and innovation, and storytelling. Tsai is skilled at guiding brands and devising campaigns based on data but also insights and needs of the customer.
Before joining NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Tsai was a chief communications and marketing officer at Columbia University in the City of New York and before that an SVP at Citi. Earlier in her career she worked with American Express as an assistant manager. Tsai graduated from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management with an MBA and from Columbia College, Columbia University with an undergraduate degree in English and comparative literature.
14. Amanda Rassi
SVP & Chief Marketing Officer, Michaels Stores
Amanda Rassi is the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Michaels Stores. She first joined the company in 2022. At The Michaels Companies Inc., their purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, they operate over 1,290 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. Rassi is a marketing executive with 20 years of experience at leading CPG, retail, and analytics companies. Her passion is leading teams to create transformational growth by combining creativity and strategy with technology, analytics, and data to better meet customer needs.
Previously, Rassi was a VP and head of marketing at Kroger and before that a VP of analytics at 84.51˚ (a division of The Kroger Co). Earlier in her career she worked with Procter & Gamble as a manager of consumer and market knowledge. Rassi earned an undergraduate degree in psychology from Miami University.
15. Jenny Lee
VP of Global Digital Marketing & Customer Experience, Boston Scientific
Jenny Lee is Vice President of Global Digital Marketing and Customer Experience at Boston Scientific (BSC). In this role, Jenny is responsible for providing strategic guidance and support for both business unit and regional multi-channel marketing plans. Jenny joined BSC in 2017 as Marketing Director for Women’s Health, where she led global upstream and downstream marketing for the pelvic floor and intra-uterine health franchises.
Prior to joining BSC, Jenny was at Johnson & Johnson for nearly a decade, where she held various marketing, professional education, and change leadership roles in both the consumer and medical device sectors. Jenny is a board member of the American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness) and previously served on the Board of Directors for the American Legacy Foundation (truth initiative) and The American Lung Association.
Jenny holds a BS in business administration from the University of Miami, and an MBA from The McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, where she served as Student Body President. Jenny lives in Wellesley, Massachusetts, with her wife and two children.
16. Ketty Trivedi
Chief Marketing Officer, Prudential Financial
Ketty Trivedi is the Chief Marketing Officer of Prudential Financial. Prudential Financial is one of the world's largest financial services institutions, offering individual and institutional clients a wide array of financial products and services. Trivedi has 24 years of experience. She is a global marketing and strategy executive with diverse expertise across consulting, asset management, investments, insurance, and energy services with proven business results.
Before joining Prudential Financial, Trivedi was a manager of strategy, operations, and analytics at Morgan Stanley. Earlier in her career she worked with Ogilvy & Mather as a manager in account management. Trivedi graduated from St. Xavier's College with an MBA and from the University of Mumbai with an undergraduate degree in accounting and finance.
17. Frederique Corbett
Chief, Global Brand & Marketing, UNICEF
Frederique Corbett began her professional career 29 years ago. Today, she is the Chief of Global Brand & Marketing at UNICEF. UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. Corbett first got her start in 1994 as a research analyst at CDB Research & Consulting. From there, she went on to Young & Rubicam, before eventually rising to SVP, chief global brand strategy & IMO at Visa, her most recent position prior to joining UNICEF.
Corbett graduated from Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology with a PhD in global leadership and change and from CELSA Paris-Sorbonne with an MBA in marketing and an undergraduate degree in communication and media studies.
18. Anna Wright
VP of Marketing & External Communications, North America, Prysmian Group
Anna Wright is the Vice President of Marketing and External Communications, leading Prysmian Group’s branding and media initiatives for North America. Anna’s extensive experience working across newsrooms and corporate settings provides her with unique perspectives that she leverages to help promote Prysmian’s external image and marketing initiatives in the U.S. and Canada.
Anna began her career as a TV news anchor for stations throughout the Midwest, anchoring “Good Morning Cincinnati” at WKRC-TV, the local CBS station. After leaving the news industry and transitioning careers, she excelled in marketing positions at Johnson & Johnson, national law firm Dinsmore & Shohl, and Northern Kentucky University. Anna earned her Journalism degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
19. Elizabeth Mather
Executive Director of Marketing, University of Virginia
Elizabeth Mather is the Executive Director of Marketing at the University of Virginia. She first joined the university in 2022. The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 as the model for modern universities that has since been emulated all over the world. After 200 years, this iconic institution of higher learning endures because it is fully immersed in meeting the greatest challenges of its time, day in and day out. Mather is a strategic marketing and communications professional with over 30 years of experience in public relations, branding, advertising, messaging, writing, editing, journalism, media relations, crisis communications, content creation, and web design. She is dedicated to working for organizations that are focused on doing good.
Previously, Mather was an executive director of communications at UVA Engineering and before that a senior director of communications at Norfolk Public Schools. Earlier in her career, she worked with Landmark Communications as a reporter, editor, and TV coordinating producer. Mather earned an MS in strategic communications from the University of Maryland Global Campus and an undergraduate degree in international relations from the University of Virginia.
20. Michele Schuh
Vice President of Marketing, Old Navy
Michele Schuh is the Vice President of Marketing at Old Navy. She is a high-energy brand marketer skilled in engaging consumers across a variety of channels. Known for being a communications leader with media, social, consumer engagement, digital advertising, and PR expertise, Schuh is accomplished in creating meaningful content to increase customer engagement and generate authentic brand love. She’s a trusted and accountable professional who leverages analytics and data-driven strategies to achieve high-impact results.
A motivated leader, Schuh has built high-functioning teams that consistently exceed goals. Before joining Old Navy, she was a media supervisor at Universal McCann. Earlier in her career she worked with Wenner Media as an advertising sales assistant. Schuh graduated from the University of California, Davis with an undergraduate degree in American studies.
21. Kathleen Bush
Vice President of Marketing and Brand Development, Red Robin
Kathleen Bush began her professional career 20 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President of Marketing and Brand Development at Red Robin. Founded in 1969, Red Robin is a casual dining restaurant chain focused on serving an imaginative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere. Bush is an experienced marketing and communications executive with a track record driving awareness and sales for some of the world's most recognizable brands in restaurant & hospitality, automotive, and consumer packaged goods industries. She has deep experience driving corporate, consumer, and digital brand strategy and execution.
Bush first got her start in 2003 as a production and communications assistant at Bush & Co. Advertising. From there, she went on to Weber Shandwick before eventually rising to become an SVP at ICR, her most recent position prior to joining Red Robin. Bush graduated from the University of Oxford with an MS in global governance and diplomacy and from the University of Southern California with an undergraduate degree in broadcast journalism, political science, and cinema television.
22. Alicia Alston
Vice President of Marketing Communications, Quad
Alicia Alston, Vice President of Marketing Communications at Quad, is a seasoned strategist who thrives on the art of aligning the company’s communications efforts with broader business goals. Recognizing the critical link between workplace culture and business performance, Alicia is the driving force behind the company’s strategic communications initiatives and leads that are blending purpose, culture, and organizational growth across all message platforms. By integrating the company’s internal and external communications functions, she and her team are cultivating a unified voice for Quad, ensuring consistency in messaging and enhancing overall communication effectiveness.
Alicia began her career in the government and non-profit sectors and expanded her expertise to include employee, external, and stakeholder communications in a decades-long career at Prudential Financial. She assumed roles of increasing responsibility eventually working her way up to a senior executive role leading purpose communication, along the way earning a gold PRSA Pyramid Award, and several leadership and change agent awards for her work integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into the company’s business model.
Alicia is an active member of the Central New Jersey chapter of Jack and Jill of America, the chair of the Communications Committee for the NAACP of Hunterdon County, and a member of the Alumni Association board of directors for the Rutgers University School of Communications and Information. She is also an executive consultant to and founding member of Prudential’s Black Leadership Forum, the company’s largest business resource group focused on advancing Black talent. She holds an undergraduate degree in communications from Douglass College at Rutgers University and is pursuing a mini-MBA from Rutgers in marketing and branding. She lives in Central New Jersey with her husband, two of her four children, her dad, and her mini poodle.
23. Tricia Warnken
Vice President II of Marketing & Customer Experience, CHG Healthcare
Tricia Warnken is the Vice President II of Marketing & Customer Experience at CHG Healthcare. She is an executive leader of multi-functional marketers and product management teams. The 100+ people are accountable for creative strategy, brand management, customer product solutions, interactive strategy, media buying, content development, marketing automation, customer experience measurement, reputation management, and research and customer insights.
With over twenty years of marketing experience, Tricia is a passionate, customer-obsessed executive with extensive experience managing and executing digital and traditional marketing, social media, and direct marketing initiatives. She has a demonstrated history of working in the healthcare staffing and recruiting industry and consistently drives results in marketing transformation, revenue growth, and best-in-class customer experiences. Tricia is driven by the desire to deliver for customers through the alignment of marketing and product solutions with corporate and operational strategies. She plays a key role in helping brands grow through marketing strategy, customer experience, digital marketing, demand generation, growth marketing, brand management, and account management. Tricia graduated from the University of Montana with an undergraduate degree in marketing.
24. Amarena Diaz
Vice President of Digital Marketing & Strategy, Fox Corporation
Amarena Diaz is the Vice President of Digital Marketing and Strategy at Fox Corporation. She first joined the company in 2021. Fox Television Stations is one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of US television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando, Seattle, and more across the United States. Diaz has expertise in brand and digital marketing, data-driven analysis & strategy, interaction design (UX & UI), email, and e-commerce strategy.
Previously, Diaz was a director of digital marketing and ecommerce in North America at Mizuno Corporation and before that a senior art director of digital at VMLY&R. Earlier in her career she worked with Peter Mayer Advertising as an interactive designer. Diaz earned an undergraduate degree in advertising, marketing, and biology from Saint Joseph's University.
25. Gayle Troberman
Chief Marketing Officer, iHeartMedia
Gayle Troberman is the Chief Marketing Officer of iHeartMedia. Troberman leverages the company’s extensive range of content, experiences, and technologies to bring brands together in new ways with consumers across all of the company’s businesses, iHeartMedia’s 859 radio stations, and iHeartRadio. Troberman is a marketing innovator and visionary.
Prior to iHeartMedia, Troberman served as a chief marketing and ideas officer for IPG Mediabrands. Before that, she spent 16 years at Microsoft, first launching Internet startups and building the first branded entertainment team online, and then as their chief creative officer, overseeing their portfolio of brands and global advertising campaigns across consumer and business-to-business products, including Windows, Office, Bing, and XBOX. Troberman graduated from Ithaca College with an undergraduate degree in communications.
26. Janda Lukin
Chief Marketing Officer of Campbell Snacks, Campbell Soup Company
Janda Lukin is the Chief Marketing Officer of Campbell Snacks at Campbell Soup Company. She leads the team that builds our brand relevancy and drives consumer demand through innovation, activation, and business performance for brands like Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm, Snyder’s of Hanover, Lance, Kettle Brand, and Cape Cod. She reports to the President of the Snacks division. Lukin joined the company in 2016 as vice president of marketing for beverages and was appointed vice president of marketing for soup in 2018, where she developed plans to revitalize the $1.7B soup portfolio.
With more than two decades in the food industry, Lukin has broad marketing experience and has served in roles of increasing responsibility. She spent 14 years with Mondelēz International where she led the Oreo and Chips Ahoy! business, the team that launched belVita breakfast in the US, and was the general manager for global e-commerce. Lukin graduated from Vanderbilt University with an MBA and from the University of Virginia with an undergraduate degree in history.
27. Vanessa Peace
Vice President of Marketing Strategy, American Cancer Society
Vanessa Peace serves as Vice President of Marketing Strategy at the American Cancer Society, where she oversees integrated marketing strategies and cross-functional teams to develop action plans while implementing various campaigns in support of fundraising at the American Cancer Society.
Vanessa has extensive experience and success growing global, leading brands across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, telecommunications, and aviation. She started her marketing career at advertising agencies, like NewAd Montreal & Marketel/McCann, Montreal. She brings a deep passion for mentoring, developing talent, and internal and external collaboration with employees, creative agencies, vendors, and corporate partnerships.
Vanessa holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Her professional achievements have earned her awards and recognitions such as the Southwest President’s Award, the AT&T Global Marketing Marketer Award, and 40 under 40 Brand Innovators to Watch. In her personal life, Vanessa is a wife, mother of two, and active advocate as the North Texas Representative for the Rett Syndrome Foundation for more than 10 years.
28. Molly Catalano
Chief Marketing Officer, Five Guys Enterprises
Molly Catalano began her professional career 20 years ago. Today, she is the Chief Marketing Officer of Five Guys Enterprises, an American fast food chain focused on hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries. Catalano first got her start in 2003 as a PR coordinator at Fransmart. She graduated from George Mason University – Costello College of Business with an MBA in finance and from James Madison University with an undergraduate degree in communications studies.
29. Erin Hutchinson
Chief Marketing Officer, Insights by Kantar
Erin Hutchinson is the Chief Marketing Officer of Insights by Kantar. She first joined the company in 2023. Hutchinson is responsible for leading the marketing strategy and execution for Kantar Insights in North America. She is a recognized marketing leader with cross-industry experience in developing marketing strategies and building high-performing teams. With a strong background in brand building and developing measurable customer experiences, she leads marketing professionals and develops marketing programs, including those specific to the C-Suite, to increase lead generation, drive the development of new content, and build strong brand engagement.
Previously, Hutchinson was a global CMO at Merkle and before that a senior events marketing manager at Vocus. She earned an undergraduate degree from Brock University.
30. Christine Brodeur
Chief Marketing Officer, Vialto
Christine Brodeur is the Chief Marketing Officer of Vialto. Vialto Partners is focused on transforming the global mobility ecosystem to support multinational organizations and their employees. The organization sparks growth and creates meaningful impact for businesses and individuals in more than 150 countries, supported by a team of over 6,000 dedicated immigration, tax, human resources, and technology professionals. Christine uses her experience in B2B and B2C marketing, communications, PR, and branding to drive Vialto Partners’ marketing strategy with customer-centricity at its core.
Before joining Vialto, Brodeur was a global marketing director at Deloitte and before that, a CEO at Socket Media. Earlier in her career she worked with Publicis Groupe as a vice president. Brodeur graduated from Oberlin College with an undergraduate degree in English language, literature, and letters.
31. Sylvia Cintron
VP of Marketing, Forward Air Corporation
Sylvia Cintron is the Vice President of Marketing of Forward Air. Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sylvia is a seasoned marketer experienced in growth, ROI, and innovation in fast-paced corporate and agency environments. With over 25 years of experience, she has navigated the sales and marketing space for B2B, B2C, and nonprofit organizations.
At Forward, she has built and led a department responsible for customer acquisition and retention marketing, branding, investor and media relations, corporate communications as well as overarching sales support. Her integration of marketing and corporate communications branding resulted in an 18% increase in social media shares. Sylvia also spearheaded the enhancement of the customer-facing website; improved UX and optimized content decreased bounce rate by 32% while online quoting functionalities generated activities over $4M in value within 8 months of launch. Her comprehensive marketing strategy led to a 63% increase in sales generated by marketing activities and a 57% increase in qualified leads.
As for her leadership style, Sylvia leads with a singular energy that is heard and felt throughout the halls of Forward. This passion has resulted in the significant expansion of her department, which has nearly doubled since 2021, with mostly millennial and Generation Z employees. She stands firmly by "The Four M's," her personal breakdown of the definition of successful relationships: manage, mentor, motivate, and measure/monitor.
Sylvia excels in developing and delivering results-driven strategic frameworks aligning the brand with segmentation, competitive analysis/market intelligence, prospecting, lead generation, and product and market development. She sees herself as a facilitator who encourages teamwork and developing partnerships. She is well-known for collaborating with cross-functional teams, clients, and executives to provide leadership and direction for marketing.
32. Elizabeth Marshall
Vice President of Marketing, Trinity
Elizabeth Marshall is an award-winning marketing and communications executive who has been helping companies differentiate themselves by building a strong brand presence for over 25 years. She started her career in public relations at Schwartz Communications servicing a variety of successful high-tech and healthcare-focused clients. She then branched out to become a director of communications at Keyware Technologies, an international biometrics company that she helped take public on the Brussels Stock Exchange.
Elizabeth then spent 13 years at Decision Resources Group, a global leader in market research for the biopharma industry. As VP of marketing during that time, she led the rebranding and marketing efforts for 11 acquisitions. She has headed up the Marketing for IDEMIA, a high-tech government contractor that runs the enrollment services for TSA Precheck and produces 80% of the US driver’s licenses. Elizabeth currently is the Vice President of Marketing for Trinity Life Sciences, the leader in commercialization consulting for life sciences companies, where she leads a team of rock stars who execute robust marketing programs that add value to the brand.
Liz has an undergraduate degree in public relations from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University with a minor in political science. She also has an MBA from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University.
33. Terri Cannan
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, MaineHealth
Terri Cannan is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of MaineHealth. She first joined the company in 2014. Cannan is a results-driven marketing executive. She has strategic and tactical experience with multi-channel relationship marketing and acquisition marketing programs. She has a demonstrated record of success in increasing market share, securing loyal customers, growing share of customer wallet, and retaining the most important customers. Terri provides innovative strategic thought leadership combined with practical tactical execution.
Previously, Cannan was a VP of marketing and communications at Maine Medical Center and before that a VP and group manager direct marketing and program management at TD Bank Group. Earlier in her career she worked with Capital Pizza Hut as a regional marketing manager. Cannan earned an MBA from the University of Southern Maine School of Business and an undergraduate degree in marketing from Bentley University.
34. Stacy Simpson
Chief Marketing Officer, athenahealth
Stacy Simpson is the Chief Marketing Officer of athenahealth. athenahealth creates innovative healthcare technology that connects clinicians, patients, payers, and partners in differentiated ways. Their electronic health record, revenue cycle management, and patient engagement tools allow any time, anywhere access, driving better financial outcomes for their customers and enabling their provider customers to deliver better quality care.
Over her more than 25-year career, Simpson has held numerous marketing and communications leadership roles. She joined athenahealth from Genpact, a global professional services firm, where she served as a chief marketing officer and global head of corporate responsibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Before Genpact, Simpson led marketing and communications at Publicis Sapient, a global technology, consulting, and marketing services company; and served as chief communications and marketing officer for IAC, a global media and internet company, among other roles. Simpson graduated from Syracuse University with an undergraduate degree in broadcast journalism and public policy.
35. Dana Jermstad
Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Prevea Health
Dana Jermstad, who began her career 20 years ago, is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications of Prevea Health, a company with a strong focus on innovation, compassion, and patient-centered care. Her background and experience in managing crisis communications, TV news and promotions, experience in video production, and a wide knowledge of social media, all contribute to the success of promoting Prevea Health and the HSHS Wisconsin Hospitals. Dana enjoys strategizing with teams to see how they can take an idea and implement it through their various communications channels.
Dana’s specialties include social media, public relations, crisis communications, marketing, video production, and internal and external newsletters. Prior to her current role, she worked as director of communications and public relations at Prevea, where she gained experience managing crisis communications, TV news and promotions, and social media. She earned her undergraduate degree from St. Nobert College in Communications and Spanish before working in the broadcast and communications departments of TV outlets like WFRV-TV and Fox Sports.
36. Nancy Rewis
Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President, Berry College
Nancy Rewis is Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Berry College. She leads the Marketing and Communications teams, actively supporting the strategic goals of the College. Nancy is responsible for managing a comprehensive marketing strategy for the institution and works across all departments to tell Berry’s story through public relations, digital marketing, creative services, video, and photography. Over the last four years, Nancy has led comprehensive market research and a rebranding of the college. She spearheaded the development of a new brand platform and implemented a multi-channel marketing strategy to increase and diversify enrollment at the institution. In partnership with Enrollment Management and IT, Berry grew its first-year enrollment by 48 percent from 2018-21 and enrollment of students of color by 90 percent. In addition, the college has increased the high school GPA of its incoming classes for three straight years.
Prior to her role at Berry, Nancy was VP of marketing and eCommerce at Gem Shopping Network in Atlanta, Georgia. From 1994-2014, she served in a variety of roles at Turner Broadcasting, including VP of marketing and brand development. She was also senior director of brand partnerships and director of marketing for Turner Classic Movies. As a strategic leader, Nancy consistently delivered results through integrated marketing, partnerships, and brand extensions. She built a portfolio of five businesses, generating more than $70M in gross revenue, and directed product development and multi-platform marketing.
Nancy earned an undergraduate degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Mississippi. She’s a member of the American Marketing Association, CASE District III, and has served as Executive Mentor at Turner Women Today.
37. Nicole Hart
Vice President of Marketing, Credit One Bank
Nicole Hart is a seasoned advertising and marketing professional with a remarkable career spanning two decades. With a proven track record in strategizing, executing marketing campaigns, and delivering tangible results, she has established herself as a leader in her field. Her extensive experience and exceptional skills have led her to take on key roles in renowned organizations including MGM Resorts, Hilton, and most recently as Vice President of Marketing at Credit One Bank.
In her spare time, Nicole also has her own marketing consulting agency, NH Marketing Solutions, which assists businesses in developing their marketing capabilities and strategy. Outside of her professional endeavors, she has been actively involved with the American Cancer Society as a board member and co-chair from 2016 to 2019.
38. Weiling Jang
Chief Marketing Officer, CoreLogic
WeiLing Jang is the Chief Marketing Officer for CoreLogic, responsible for driving the company’s marketing and brand communication strategy, creative design, and business activation initiatives. Her expertise and oversight of advertising, digital and traditional media, events, and community engagement activities will help solidify CoreLogic’s role as a trusted global brand—building on the company’s reputation as a reliable property data partner and amplifying our exciting new future as a new gold standard for innovative solutions across the property ecosystem.
Previously, Jang led Global Brand and Marketing for Logitech’s Home Video business group and Global Channel Marketing and Retail Communications at Apple. She also served in senior positions with some of the most renowned advertising agencies. Having spent over two decades working both in the US and overseas, WeiLing brings valuable global perspective while shaping some of the world’s most iconic B2B and B2C brands across NA, APAC, EMEA, and LATAM with deep expertise in brand strategy, international expansion, multi-channel go-to-market as well as marketing operations and analytics. WeiLing earned an undergraduate degree in communications from Ithaca College in New York.
39. Rose Holden
Executive Director of Brand Marketing Communications, Comcast
As Executive Director of Brand and Acquisition Communications for Comcast, Rose Holden oversees the strategic and creative development of integrated marketing communications for Xfinity TV, Internet, and Mobile product lines. Her dual focus on spearheading large cultural moments for the brand and driving demand generation for products has helped cement Xfinity’s position at the forefront of entertainment and technology, contributing to Xfinity Mobile becoming one of the fastest-growing mobile services in the US, bringing back E.T. for an Xfinity connections story that garnered over 200 million online views, and leading Xfinity to be named as one of the most valued brands in the world.
For Symphony, the collection of 30+ brands across Comcast NCBU that work together to support aligned goals, Holden directs all Xfinity-focused moments, ensuring that the brand is represented in an authentic and effective way to each audience.
Prior to her current role in the company, Holden led integrated marketing communications campaigns for the multicultural audience, including strategy, concept development and ideation, and production and execution of creative for TV, digital, print, radio, OOH, and social media.
40. Kara Rousseau
Vice President & Head of Marketing, Walmart Connect
Kara Rousseau is the Vice President of Marketing and Lightbox Creative for Walmart Connect, the media and advertising arm of America’s largest retailer and the Fortune 1 company. A senior marketing executive with over 25 years at leading media & entertainment companies, Kara now proudly leads a 200+ person team at Walmart Connect (WMC) across Brand and Partner Marketing, Client Solutions, Category Insights, Creative, Marketing Operations, and Training and Development.
During her 4+ year tenure as part of the leadership team at WMC, Kara has led the rebranding and repositioning efforts to Walmart Connect (from Walmart Media Group), spearheaded the vision and foundation for our differentiated “One Walmart” omnichannel solutions, championed best-in-class creative for our Advertisers, launched a WMC certification program, established a Partner Marketing practice supporting API and 3P sellers, and built a team of diverse & passionate marketing rockstars.
Kara is a frequent speaker at industry events and podcasts on the unique role of retail media and the importance of omnichannel marketing solutions in today’s media landscape. She currently holds the #1 most downloaded episode of 2023 of The CPG Guys popular podcast.
Prior to Walmart, Kara served as an SVP at Disney Ad Sales for over 13 years and, before that, at Warner Media. She began her career at advertising agencies in both account management and media planning roles. Throughout her career, Kara has built and led high-performing teams in creating strategic marketing campaigns and solutions that are deeply rooted in consumer insights and brand storytelling. She graduated from Colgate University with Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors. She lives in Hoboken, NJ, with her teenage daughter.
41. Erin McReynolds
Vice President of Marketing & Client Experience, Fremont Bank
Erin McReynolds is an award-winning marketing strategist with over 20 years of experience in delivering successful lead generation, customer acquisition, and revenue growth for both B2B and B2C companies. Renowned for a rare combination of strategic and creative capabilities, Erin crafts actionable marketing strategies that not only elevate brands to world-class status but also yield tangible bottom-line results.
Erin is currently the Vice President of Marketing and Client Experience at Fremont Bank, a mid-size, full-service institution based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her dynamic approach has revitalized the bank's brand and marketing efforts, evolving it from dull and dated to a vibrant, modern, and relevant entity. Notable achievements during her tenure include establishing robust content and social media marketing engines; designing practical brand, content, and social media strategies; and achieving double-digit increases in leads, mobile app usage, social media following, and website traffic.
Prior to her role at Fremont Bank, Erin was the founder of Chrome Canyon, a distinguished marketing and design agency. There, she consulted with C-Suite executives, providing guidance and playbooks for integrated marketing initiatives. Her strategic counsel proved instrumental in propelling brand awareness, driving conversions, and enhancing revenue streams for companies in professional services, financial services, online retail, and other industries.
42. Bradi Henao
Vice President of Marketing, Gordian
As Vice President of Marketing, Bradi Henao is responsible for leading Gordian’s global, integrated marketing, brand, and communications strategy. She oversees strategic marketing efforts focused on building market reputation through world-class messaging in support of Gordian’s customer-centric approach. Her key priorities include customer acquisition, implementation, retention, and expansion across all markets the company serves.
Bradi has more than 15 years of marketing leadership experience creating and executing strategic marketing initiatives to meet business objectives for domestic and international companies. She holds an MS in marketing with an accounting emphasis and an undergraduate degree in marketing and management, both from Clemson University.
43. Effie Gryfakis
Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Saint Anthony Hospital
Effie Gryfakis is the Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations of Saint Anthony Hospital. She first joined the company in 2016. Saint Anthony Hospital is an independent community hospital located on Chicago's southwest side. Gryfakis is an intuitive, strategic, and results-driven leader who actively seeks growth opportunities and leverages consumer insights and brand purpose to create more authentic, engaging content and communications across traditional and digital marketing channels. She has proven successful in elevating brands in the minds of consumers, patients, community leaders, and the media.
Previously, Gryfakis was an account director at Leo Burnett and before that an account director at DDB Chicago. Earlier in her career she worked with Ogilvy & Mather as an account supervisor. Gryfakis earned an undergraduate degree in communications from the University of Iowa.
44. Janeen Vogelaar
Chief Marketing Officer, Salo
Janeen Vogelaar is an award-winning brand, marketing, and creative professional with more than two decades of experience in various markets, both domestic and international. She specializes in driving growth, engagement, and innovation - whether she’s creating multi-platform marketing campaigns, enhancing the marketing tech stack, strengthening a corporate brand, building diverse creative teams, or leading impactful business initiatives.
Janeen is currently based in Minneapolis as Chief Marketing Officer at Salo, a Korn Ferry company. In her role she optimized and expanded the marketing mix, driving increased lead activity by 71% in her first year. As part of the leadership team, Janeen helped drive 48% YoY growth leading to a successful company buyout in 2023. Prior to Salo, Janeen held leadership roles in marketing and creative for media organizations in Los Angeles, London, and Silicon Valley including CBS, BBC Worldwide, ITVS, and more recently KARE-11 in Minneapolis.
Janeen has also earned a reputation as a creative powerhouse, as the recipient of more than 22 industry marketing awards including 8 local television Emmys. She is adept at creating meaningful and memorable brand touchpoints that engage new audiences and build brand loyalty. She is a fierce advocate for the customer experience, ensuring strategic priorities put customer research, data, and feedback at the heart of every decision.
Janeen has a passion for documentary films and served as executive producer of an Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University award-winning, feature-length documentary, Love Them First: Lessons from Lucy Laney. Many of her current and past roles have included cause marketing initiatives, highlighting stories of underrepresented communities, especially for children. As part of her commitment to the community, Janeen serves on the Solid Ground board to help further the mission of helping local families build strong foundations to emerge from the cycle of home insecurity. She resides in MN with her husband and two children.
45. Melissa Paone
Executive Director Marketing Communications, Neumann University
Melissa Paone is the Executive Director of Marketing Communications of Neumann University. Founded in 1965, Neumann is a private, Catholic university in the Franciscan tradition. The University offers undergraduate degrees in a broad variety of subjects, three doctoral programs, six master's degree programs, and an accelerated bachelor's degree program for adults. Paone has 18 years of experience. She began her career in 2005.
Before joining Neumann University, Paone was a manager of marketing at The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice and before that, an adjunct professor at Temple University. Earlier in her career she worked with NBC 10 as an assignment editor. Paone graduated from The George Washington University with a master’s in strategic public relations and from Villanova University with an undergraduate degree in communications.
46. Tycene Fritcher
Chief Marketing Officer, Outcomes™
Tycene Fritcher is an executive go-to-market strategist, brand builder, value generator, and revenue creator, with more than 20 years of senior management in SaaS and HIT organizations. An expert at corporate and vertical product strategy, creating categories, generating demand, and driving sales, she is focused on navigating the customer buying journey and building loyalty from marketing, product, and sales to client success. Fritcher was recognized as one of the Top Women in Healthcare Technology in 2021.
Currently serving as the Chief Marketing Officer, Fritcher oversees corporate communication, product marketing, and vertical go-to-market efforts for pharmacy, payer, and pharma, in addition to thought leadership, advocacy, and government affairs. Outcomes® drives better health outcomes by uniting technology and clinical relationships through a connected healthcare network. As a leading patient-centric technology business, they unite pharmacies, payers, and pharmaceutical companies through patient engagement solutions, tailored tools for the future pharmacy, and advanced workflow optimization.
Fritcher graduated from the University of Tampa - John H. Sykes College of Business with an undergraduate degree in management and marketing.
47. Janae Gray
Vice President of Marketing and Supplier Diversity, Mittera
Janae Gray is the Vice President of Marketing and Supplier Diversity of Mittera. She first joined the company in 2020 as a corporate marketing director. Gray is a goal-oriented marketing leader, passionate about meeting and exceeding goals while generating innovative concepts, with a strong focus on engaging audiences through traditional, digital, and social mediums to create brand advocates and increase awareness.
Previously, Gray was a CMO and diversity director at HighRoad Press, LLC, and before that a director of marketing at Stoney Creek Hotels. Earlier in her career she worked with the Iowa State Fair as an assistant accountant. Gray earned an undergraduate degree in graphic design and marketing from Grand View University.
48. Kate Wingard
Vice President of Brand and Marketing, Brand Repair Inc.
Before joining forces with long-term client Brand Repair Inc. as Strategic Brand Advisor, Kate Wingard served as Vice President of Brand and Marketing at Lolli & Pops, where she successfully helped the company grow its digital presence and led its creative content team to establish its high-quality, delightful reputation as a candy store with more than 64 locations across the United States. As a seasoned and highly skilled marketing lead, Wingard brings a wealth of experience in content strategy, creative direction, consumer marketing, and brand identity and messaging. She began her career as a fashion assistant at Hearst and went on to serve as fashion editor for multiple Condé Nast magazines, including Glamour, Self, and Mademoiselle. She went on to work as creative director for Swift Communications prior to founding her own Colorado-based company, Church & State Optics, where she was president.
An innovative and strategic thinker with more than 24 years of B2B and B2C marketing experience across multiple sectors, including lifestyle products, consumer goods domains, and apparel, Wingard displays a track record of success in strategic marketing, paid social, and analytics reporting – all of which have helped propel tremendous growth for her clients. She earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Georgia and lives in Greensboro, North Carolina.
49. Kacey Moore
Vice President & Head of Women’s Health Marketing, Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Kacey Moore began her professional career 22 years ago. Today, she is the Vice President and Head of Women’s Health Marketing of Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. Sumitomo Pharma America is a science-based, technology-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering therapeutic and scientific breakthroughs in areas of critical patient need in psychiatry and neurology, oncology, urology, women's health, rare disease, and cell and gene therapies.
Moore first got her start in 2001 as a marketing associate and marketing leadership development program at Johnson & Johnson. From there, she went on to AstraZeneca, before eventually rising to executive director of portfolio consumer marketing and inflammation at Amgen, her most recent position prior to joining Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. Moore graduated from Villanova University with an MBA and from the University of California, Berkeley with an undergraduate degree in business administration.
50. Adriana Monsalve
Executive Director of Digital Media, NBCUniversal
Adriana Monsalve works as a Digital Media and Marketing Lead for NBCUniversal and previously served as executive director of digital media at Warner Bros. Discovery, where she managed the Home Entertainment digital media and agency teams and directed strategic innovation and operations.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Monsalve brings more than 15 years of digital media experience to her current role. She has worked across prominent entertainment and media brands like Sony, Universal McCann, Starcom, and MEC, where she led and integrated digital planning and development for more than 16 theatrical releases – including Mission Impossible, The SpongeBob Movie, and Interstellar from Paramount Pictures. Additionally, through her work at MEC with client Paramount, Monsalve successfully directed digital campaigns for Anchorman 2 and Wolf of Wall Street.
As an experienced, driven, and highly strategic media professional, Monsalve is an expert in search engine marketing (SEM), paid social media, digital strategy, and online advertising. In 2018, while working as digital marketing director at Warner Bros., she was included in Media Play News’ inaugural 40 under 40 list for talented executives in entertainment.