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Former Chief Marketing Officer at Airbnb | Co-Founder & CEO of TwentyFirstCenturyBrand | Forbes Top 10 Most Influential CMO | Advocate for Purpose-Driven Marketing & Diversity in Advertising

Jonathan Mildenhall Speaking Fee: $50,000 to $75,000

Former Chief Marketing Officer at Airbnb | Co-Founder & CEO of TwentyFirstCenturyBrand | Forbes Top 10 Most Influential CMO | Advocate for Purpose-Driven Marketing & Diversity in Advertising

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Jonathan Mildenhall
Speaking Fee:
$50,000 to $75,000

Travels From:
SFO - San Francisco

Primary Topic Category:
Marketing

Secondary Topic Category:
Creativity and Innovation

 

Jonathan Mildenhall Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Jonathan Mildenhall inspires audiences to reflect on what our purpose is, while encouraging businesses to envision a better world through creativity, humanity, and purposeful, authentic branding. Jonathan is an internationally renowned thought leader in the world of business strategy. He shares insights on being fearless in marketing and connecting with the modern consumer by being customer obsessed. A proponent of purposeful branding, Jonathan shares his thinking on connecting consumers with brands in meaningful, authentic ways and building community-driven brands that promote positive social change.

Jonathan Mildenhall is a distinguished marketing expert, renowned for his transformative work with some of the world’s most influential brands. He began his career in the advertising industry, quickly rising through the ranks at prestigious agencies such as McCann-Erickson, BBH, and TBWA Worldwide. His innovative approach and commitment to creativity saw him take on significant roles, including Vice President of Global Advertising Strategy and Creative Excellence at Coca-Cola. During his tenure, he spearheaded the highly successful "Open Happiness" campaign, contributing to the company’s most profitable growth period in two decades.In 2014, Mildenhall joined Airbnb as Chief Marketing Officer. Under his leadership, Airbnb experienced exponential growth, evolving from a relatively unknown startup to a globally recognized super brand. He was instrumental in launching iconic campaigns such as "Wall and Chain" and "We Accept," which not only boosted the company’s profile but also underscored its commitment to inclusivity and community. His work at Airbnb earned him a spot among Forbes' Top 10 Most Influential CMOs in 2017.In 2018, Jonathan Mildenhall co-founded TwentyFirstCenturyBrand, a marketing consultancy firm based in San Francisco and London. As CEO, he collaborates with Silicon Valley’s top founders and CEOs to drive transformational growth through purpose-driven marketing. His firm has partnered with high-profile clients like Pinterest, Uber, and Peloton, further cementing his reputation as a visionary in the field.A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, Mildenhall frequently speaks on the importance of representation in marketing. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including Adweek’s Brand Genius award and a place in Business Insider’s list of the 50 Most Innovative CMOs. Jonathan Mildenhall continues to inspire through his commitment to creative excellence and his ability to unite humanity through inclusive, purpose-driven brand strategies.
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