Brian Lesser Speaking Fee: $100,000 to $125,000
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Brian Lesser Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Brian Lesser is the Chairman and CEO of InfoSum, a leading data collaboration platform. He previously served as the founding CEO of Xandr, where he helped build one of the most innovative advertising technology companies. Recognized by AdWeek as the 2018 Executive of the Year, Lesser has a strong track record in driving growth and transformation in the digital advertising space. He is known for his expertise in business strategy, technology, and data privacy. Lesser brings a practical and forward-thinking perspective to his speaking engagements.
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