Marisa Thalberg
Executive Vice President, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer
Catalyst Brands
A globally recognized business strategist and brand-building innovator, Marisa Thalberg is known for inspiring teams to take brands to new heights of consumer resonance, cultural relevance, and business performance. From the Estée Lauder Companies to Taco Bell to Lowe’s Home Improvement and more, Marisa has moved with uncommon ease between industries. Her leadership enabled her to become 1 of only 18 inducted into the inaugural Forbes CMO Hall of Fame.
Today Marisa serves as the EVP, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer of Catalyst Brands, a recently formed portfolio comprised of some of the most American iconic retail brands, including JCPenney, Brooks Brothers, Aeropostale, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.
In addition to her work as an executive, Marisa has sought to give back in numerous ways. In 2002, she founded Executive Moms (www.executivemoms.com), an organization created to connect and support accomplished women who are both professionals and moms. She is a frequent guest lecturer and speaker, and is the co-host of the marketing-media-tech podcast “Brand New,” produced in partnership with the iHeartMedia Podcast network. Marisa has served as a board member and advisor to numerous organizations, including the AdCouncil, TheaterWorksUSA and the International Women’s Media Foundation. She currently serves as a board member of Anyspace Technologies, Blumenthal Arts, and industry organization MMA. or's degree in American civilization from Brown University, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa.
Today Marisa serves as the EVP, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer of Catalyst Brands, a recently formed portfolio comprised of some of the most American iconic retail brands, including JCPenney, Brooks Brothers, Aeropostale, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.
In addition to her work as an executive, Marisa has sought to give back in numerous ways. In 2002, she founded Executive Moms (www.executivemoms.com), an organization created to connect and support accomplished women who are both professionals and moms. She is a frequent guest lecturer and speaker, and is the co-host of the marketing-media-tech podcast “Brand New,” produced in partnership with the iHeartMedia Podcast network. Marisa has served as a board member and advisor to numerous organizations, including the AdCouncil, TheaterWorksUSA and the International Women’s Media Foundation. She currently serves as a board member of Anyspace Technologies, Blumenthal Arts, and industry organization MMA. or's degree in American civilization from Brown University, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa.