2024 MARKETING LEADERSHIP AWARD

Antonio Lucio has worked with some of the most recognized companies and iconic brands worldwide. He has held Global Chief Marketing Officer roles for Facebook, HP Inc., and Visa, as well as Chief Innovation and Portfolio Transformation Officer for PepsiCo Inc.

Lucio is a recognized thought leader and global influencer in marketing transformation, known for his compelling vision and commitment to action. Throughout his career, he has successfully driven growth by building businesses, brands, and marketing teams that have withstood the test of time. He is skilled in developing successful strategies that drive revenue by building high-performing teams and marketing ecosystems, infusing deep analytics into effective communication strategies, and driving meaningful innovation throughout the customer’s journey.

He is also known for his inclusive leadership philosophy. For Lucio, diversity is a business imperative. In all his roles, he was able to deliver business results while significantly increasing the representation of women and people of color.

Lucio has regularly appeared on Forbes’s Most Influential CMOs list throughout his career, achieving top five positions in 2017 (#2), 2018 (#4), and 2019 (#3). He has also received numerous Champion of Diversity awards from organizations such as The 3% Conference, ADCOLOR, PR Weekly, and others.

Alicia Tillman, an executive leader with more than two decades of experience in global marketing, sales, and strategy, is Delta’s Chief Marketing Officer and a member of the Delta Leadership Committee.

Tillman leads Delta’s brand strategy, overseeing the airline’s world-class global marketing, creative services, and community engagement teams, bringing its story to life and deepening its relationship with customers and the world as a trusted consumer brand. As a member of the DLC, she influences the airline’s vision and strategy.

Tillman’s marketing credentials include leadership experience as the Global Chief Marketing Officer at SAP and an 11-year tenure at American Express, where she led the travel division’s Marketing, Public Affairs, and Business Services. Most recently, she was Chief Revenue Officer of Capitolis, a leading fintech company and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

Tillman holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Mass Communication from Lycoming College. She also graduated from the Chief Marketing Officer program at The Kellogg School of Management. Tillman is a board member of Gates Industrial Corporation and RainFocus, and a board trustee and chair of the education committee for The Hun School of Princeton. Forbes has named her one of the Most Influential CMOs in the World.

Jill Kramer is Accenture’s Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, leading a global team of approximately 2,000 professionals focused on strengthening the Accenture brand in the marketplace and helping grow the business.

Most recently named one of Forbes’ 50 Most Influential CMOs, she is responsible for brand, advertising, content, digital marketing, social media, corporate and financial communications, industry analyst, media relations and research, insights, and analytics. She is also a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee.

Previously, Jill led Accenture’s brand and advertising, where she was responsible for the stewardship of the Accenture brand, leading all advertising strategies, creative development, production, media planning, and buying. She also led the creative, media, and communications strategy for the launch of Accenture’s new “Let There Be Change” brand campaign in 2020, the company’s biggest brand move in more than a decade.

Before joining Accenture in 2015, Jill held successive senior leadership roles at BBDO and DDB, two of the world’s most creative agencies, and delivered award-winning core business-to-business brand development, digital marketing, and communications for some of the most iconic brands, including AT&T and ExxonMobil.

Jill serves on the board of directors of the Ad Council and was also named as one of Forbes’ Most Entrepreneurial CMOs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Diane Hund is Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of US Foods, serving in the role since 2018. In this role, Ms. Hund leads US Foods’ corporate, field, and digital marketing activities. This includes all of the elements that enable the US Foods brand promise of “We Help You Make It” to come to life through their various products, programs, and brands.

Ms. Hund joined US Foods as Vice President of Corporate Marketing in 2016 from Essendant, a wholesale distribution company, where she led the marketing efforts for the company’s Business and Facility Essentials Division as Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Brand, serving in the role from 2013 to 2015. Ms. Hund has also held marketing leadership roles with a variety of both B2C and B2B companies, such as Danaher, Boise Cascade (OfficeMax), Rust-Oleum, and Ball Horticultural Company.

As VP, Creative Studio for Patagonia, Alex Weller oversees the creative marketing strategy for the brand. Based at Patagonia’s European Headquarters in Amsterdam, he is responsible for building communities through outdoor sport and environmental activism and amplifying the company’s mission: We’re in business to save our home planet.

Alex is a passionate snowboarder and sits on the board of trustees at Protect Our Winters UK, the UK based climate action charity.

Prior to joining Patagonia, Alex worked for Converse as EMEA Brand Communications Director. He has also held senior marketing roles, both agency-side and at Microsoft.

Brielle Caruso has a diverse and extensive work experience in the marketing and branding industry. Brielle currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Uncle Nearest, Inc. since November 2022. Prior to that, they held the same position at SelvaRey Rum from November 2020 to November 2022.

Before their roles as Chief Marketing Officer, Brielle worked at LVMH from 2017 to 2020 as the Hennessy Cognac Brand Director. Prior to that, they founded and served as the CEO of BLC Communications, an integrative consulting firm specializing in marketing strategy and brand building for lifestyle brands and individuals.

Brielle also has experience at Serralles, USA, as the Marketing Director for Agency Brands from 2010 to 2016. Brielle held the position of Global Brand Manager for Belvedere Vodka at LVMH from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, Brielle worked as the Brand Manager for Belvedere Vodka at Moët Hennessy USA (LVMH) from 2008 to 2009 and as the Merchandising Manager for Belvedere Vodka and other brands at Moët Hennessy USA from 2005 to 2007.

Brielle Caruso earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Media Studies from Rutgers University between the years 1999 and 2003. Additionally, they obtained a certification as a Master Practitioner of Integrative Career, Performance, and Finance Coaching from IWA.

Raja Rajamannar is an accomplished global marketing executive who has served as the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for Mastercard for the last six years. He has been recognized globally as a highly innovative and transformational leader in his field, receiving numerous accolades and awards.

Raja has successfully led the company’s marketing transformation, including the integration of the Marketing and Communication functions, the development of its Priceless experiential platforms, and the creation and deployment of cutting-edge marketing-led business models into the core of the company. He has also overseen the successful evolution of Mastercard’s identity for the digital age, pioneering Mastercard’s move to become a symbol brand, and launching its breakthrough sonic brand platform. Raja serves on the boards of PPL Corporation, Bon Secours Mercy Health, Cintrifuse, the ANA, and the New York City Ballet, and regularly delivers keynote speeches at esteemed marketing and business industry events.

Kristin Lemkau is the CEO of J.P. Morgan Wealth Management at JPMorgan Chase. She oversees the U.S. wealth management division, including Chase Wealth Management, J.P. Morgan Advisors, J.P. Morgan Online Investing, and J.P. Morgan Personal Advisors. J.P. Morgan Wealth Management has more than 5,000 advisors across the United States. In 2022, Kristin was named one of Barron’s “10 People to Watch in Wealth Management.” She reports to Jennifer Piepszak, co-CEO of Consumer & Community Banking.

Most recently, Kristin was the Chief Marketing Officer of JPMorgan Chase, where she led a global marketing team of 2,000 people with a $5B+ marketing budget across the firm. In that role, she was responsible for brand, media, sponsorships, data and analytics, performance marketing, and consumer communications. Kristin helped launch several successful products, including Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Banking, and Freedom Unlimited.

Kristin has been recognized as a leader in the industry. In 2022, she was inducted into Forbes’ CMO Hall of Fame. In 2019, she was named “Marketer of the Year” by The Ad Club and ranked #5 in Forbes’ “World’s Most Influential CMOs.” She has also been named to Entrepreneur’s “50 Most Daring” list, Ad Age’s “Power Players,” and Business Insider’s “50 Most Innovative CMOs in the World.” In addition, the International Radio & Television Society (IRTS) named her to their Hall of Mentorship for her work in advancing diversity.

Kristin is on the Leadership Council for the Robin Hood Foundation in New York City and is a co-founder of the Gun Safety Alliance. She also serves on the board of Global Citizen. She graduated from Vanderbilt University and lives with her family in Rye, New York.

Ciara Anfield serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Member and Marketing Officer for Sam’s Club. In this role, Ciara oversees a broad portfolio of responsibilities that collectively comprise Sam’s Club’s end-to-end member strategy, including Membership, Marketing, and Member Experience.

Ciara joined Walmart in 2008 and has built a broad-ranging career with experience in marketing, strategy, and field operations. In 2013, she transitioned from Marketing to Walmart’s Leverage Strategy team, where she completed a two-year rotational program focused on expanding her view of the Walmart enterprise. Following the program, Ciara transitioned to Market Manager of Walmart Neighborhood Markets in North Alabama, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and the Chattanooga, Tennessee metro area, where she successfully opened eight new stores, including one new-to-company omni-channel format, Pickup with Fuel.

Ciara returned to Marketing in 2018 as Senior Director of Retail Experience with a transformed view of the company. This enabled her to effectively implement marketing strategies that immersed the customer in Walmart’s products and brands, including Walmart’s first Black Friday Retailtainment event and various Visual Merchandising, Demo, Associate Engagement, and In-Store Media programs. Following that role, she served as Vice President of Retail Marketing for Walmart U.S., where she led cross-category and seasonal strategic marketing.

Ciara joined Sam’s Club in 2020 as Vice President of Marketing, where her team developed and executed cross-channel strategies designed to build passion for Sam’s Club. She helped elevate the Sam’s Club brand through a variety of innovative programs and events, including Sam’s Club’s first-ever Big Game spot. Earlier in her career, Ciara worked at JPMorgan Chase & Company.

Fiona Carter, a trailblazer in marketing, boasts an illustrious career spanning two decades. As the former Chief Brand Officer at a Fortune 500 company, she orchestrated groundbreaking campaigns recognized with numerous industry accolades, including Cannes Lions, Effie Awards, and a Clio.

Carter’s strategic prowess and creative vision have earned her widespread acclaim, culminating in her induction into the Marketing Hall of Fame. With a commitment to innovation and authenticity, she continues to redefine brand storytelling, inspiring both her peers and the next generation of marketers.