Steve Lesnard
Global Chief Brand Officer - Sephora
What is the Digital CMO North America Summit?
A great opportunity to meet with industry leaders and restate your approach to the new challenges around acquisition and loyalty due to evolving customer behaviours. Share insight on business-critical challenges and disruptive technology and drive your industry forward collaboratively.
Who attended the previous Digital CMO Summit?
GDS is trusted by leading global brands to deliver higher returns for pipeline growth and business transformation.
53 Unique brands
$571m Total attendee budget
112 Total number of projects
Intriguing polls from senior marketers
CMO Polls from CMO North America 2023
Past keynotes
From BOGO to best-in-class: The power of "thinking human" & its impact on restoring an iconic brand
Doug Zarkin, VP-CMO - Pearle Vision
Powered by women: Delivering sustainable growth while driving gender diversity
Zach Hotz, Senior Vice President Marketing - Republic National Distributing Company
Recession proof your marketing & org
Rose Jia, Head, Growth Marketing - Amazon
Previous speakers include
Cheryl Guerin
Global EVP Brand Strategy & Innovation - Mastercard
Iyan Bruce
Vice President, Global Brand Marketing, Direct-to-Consumer Filmed Entertainment - Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Denise Bennett
Vice President, Brand Strategy & Idea Lab - iHeart Media
Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois
SVP, Global Chief Marketing Officer - Mac Cosmetics
Kevin Miller
Chief Marketing Officer - The Fresh Market
Previous platinum and diamond partners
"Without clear vision, strategy, and buy-in from senior leadership, customer centricity can become a vague concept..."
Iyan Bruce, VP Global Brand Marketing - Direct to Consumer Filmed Entertainment
"I thought it was great, the breakout was really good, and the moderator was terrific. The key note from iheart media was also good, especially around Authenticity purpose. We got to deep dive into loads of topics that are in my focus area at the moment and everyone was very open which I appreciated."
"I love the fundamental aspects of the 'triple play'...Purpose is all about intention and authenticity...We need to be very intentional about clearly defining what our brands stand for..."
Murari Gopalan, VP Search Marketing & Technology
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Frequently asked questions
Who attends GDS event experiences?
Global senior decision makers from leading industry brands attend our event experiences. Between 2020 to May 2023, 34,473 senior executives attended our event experiences. If you are interested in attending a GDS event experience, please check out our upcoming events.
Can I sponsor a GDS event experience?
Yes! We partner with leading brands all across the globe – for partnership opportunities please get in touch.
What type of event experiences does GDS provide?
GDS Group delivers pioneering immersive experiences, such as Digital Summits, Digital Showcases, Digital Roundtables, and In-person Experiences.
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How can I participate in a GDS event experience?
There are a couple of ways you can participate in a GDS event experience; as a partner or as an attendee. Whichever you are interested in, do get in touch.
What does partnering with GDS mean?
A partnership with GDS can help deliver your objectives: from profitable revenue growth and winning market share, to putting you in front of the right senior executives at the right time, while driving your brand value and positioning you as a trusted advisor. To find out more about partnering with us, please get in touch.
What makes GDS different?
What makes GDS different, is our global B2B expertise in connecting businesses with their target audiences, delivering exceptional returns on pipeline growth and transformation. With 30 years of experience, we serve as a trusted pipeline partner, providing real-time insights through innovative virtual and face-to-face environments. Leading brands rely on us for pioneering, unparalleled immersive experiences, unmatched access to industry thought leadership, and unique creative content and production services. Get in touch today to discover more about our exceptional event experiences and how we can accelerate your projects.