Chicago

Thursday, May 6, 2027

The Marketing Vanguard Summit convenes CMOs, CEOs, and other senior leaders from some of the world’s most innovative and influential brands—alongside cultural icons, emerging leaders, and thinkers from academia—to confront the moments of tension, ambiguity, and change in this industry, collectively shaping the future of the role and practice.

Held at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Gleacher Center on May 6, this member-only Summit challenges marketing leaders to embrace discomfort and build the muscles required to lead at the highest level.

2026 Provocateurs

 

Marisa Thalberg
Marisa Thalberg
EVP, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer
Catalyst Brands
Rachel Thorton
Rachel Thorton
CMO
Adobe
Katelyn Watson
Katelyn Watson
CMO
Talkspace
Jennie Weber
Jennie Weber
CMO
Best Buy
Mark Weinstein
Mark Weinstein
CMO
Hilton
Kimberly Whitler
Kimberly Whitler
Frank M. Sands Sr. Professor of Business
Darden School of Business, UVA
Gabrielle Wesley
Gabrielle Wesley
CMO, Confectionery
Mars Snacking North America
Eric Wilson
Eric Wilson
CMO
CrossCountry Mortgage
Steven Wolfe Pereira
Steven Wolfe Pereira
CEO
Alpha
Doug Zarkin
Doug Zarkin
CMO
Take 5 Oil Change
Andrea Zaretsky
Andrea Zaretsky
CMO
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management