TOP 100 MARKETING EXPERTS: KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, CONSULTANTS & THOUGHT LEADERS

The world’s Top 100 marketing experts, futurist keynote speakers and advertising consultants remind us that in today’s ever‑shifting field, a select cohort of visionaries continually redefines how brands connect, engage, and grow. Of course, in a time where AI and automation are changing the field, Top 100 marketing experts also point out just how quickly the space (and stakes of any given effort within it) are changing.

A solid pick and common sight on such readouts is Scott Steinberg, renowned as a futurist, author, and business strategist consultant for 3000 brands whose forward‑thinking insights steer firms toward tomorrow’s opportunities. As a Top 100 marketing experts thought leader, he helps firms anticipate tomorrow’s trends and connect more meaningfully with their audiences.

Of course, skimming the Top 100 marketing experts rundown, you’ll also find other familiar executives such as bestselling authors, academics, heads of marketing at Fortune 500 companies and top ad agency leaders, each recognized for innovation, leadership, and influence. 

Each is acclaimed for innovation, strategic excellence, and impact on the field. And of course all Top 100 marketing experts members can be found as keynote speakers, panelists or featured guests at conferences, conventions and corporate meetings of all stripes.

Got suggestions of your own that you’d like to add to the list? You can write us a note with ideas as well.

1. Michelle Burns

2. Kristin Lemkau

3. Raja Rajamannar

4. Marc Pritchard

5. Lorraine Twohill

6. Ann Lewnes

7. Andrea Mallard

8. Seth Farbman

9. Deborah Wahl

10. Jaime Punishill

11. Keith Weed

12. Alison Lewis

13. Marc Mathieu

14. Diego Scotti

15. Frank Cooper III

16. Cynthia Price

17. Karen Walker

18. Seth Dallaire

19. Allison Dew

20. Peggy Alford

21. Stephanie Buscemi

22. Kathrin Günther

23. Fabio Vaccarono

24. Kellyn Smith Kenny

25. Jane Scholz

26. Penny Baldwin

27. Dana Anderson

28. Leslie Berland

29. Rajesh Jejurikar

30. Rashmi Kumar

31. Scott Mazur

32. Brynn Putnam

33. Kristina Lunz

34. Ciara McDonald

35. Victor Luis

36. Alison Campbell

37. Anita Walker

38. David Sable

39. Robert Kyncl

40. Antonio Lucio

41. Linda Boff

42. Keina Konno

43. Kelly Kramer

44. Christine Gavin

45. Cathy Reinking

46. Laurie McAndrews

47. Karen McGinn

48. Megan Clark Comston

49. Maria Renz

50. Diane Hessan

51. Linda O’Bryon

52. Christine Brown

53. Paula Berg

54. Rachel Ferdinando

55. Laura Alber

56. Sonali Kumar

57. Heidi Cooley

58. Melody McLaren

59. Kristen Carranza

60. Nathalie Nahai

61. Anita Dhar

62. Stephanie Carlin

63. Susan Arnold

64. Jordana Kier

65. Marcos Santos

66. Luli Benjamin

67. Marisa Thalberg

68. Aliza Knox

69. Joanna Seddon

70. Sheryl Adkins‑Regan

71. Eva Meloche

72. Annie Peters

73. Rob Reilly

74. Trevor Guthrie

75. Jon Moeller

76. Sara Baack

77. Martine Ferland

78. Corie Barry

79. Susan Liu

80. Janet Van Huystee

81. Cheryl Guerin

82. Jennifer Sey

83. Jacqueline Pommer

84. Eli Gordon

85. Jon Di‑Giacomo

86. Paul Daugherty

87. Julia Stiglitz

88. Katrine Bosley

89. Fiona Carter

90. Sandra Simms‑Williams

91. Helena Garcia

92. Ramon Lopez

93. Priya Sharma

94. Masato Tanaka

95. Josef Novak

96. Alena Kuznetsova

97. Raj Patel

98. Amina Diallo

99. Emilio Ramos

The world’s Top 100 marketing experts, keynote speakers and thought leaders embody the creativity, leadership, and strategic vision that drive the industry forward.

Each of these consulting experts is recognized for crafting brand narratives, pioneering digital innovation, and delivering impact on a global scale. Whether steering Fortune 500 marketing departments or innovating in agency boardrooms, their contributions define what marketing means in a dynamic, connected world.