OUR NEW YORK COMMUNITY
The influential community that expands perspectives on what marketers can achieve
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About The Marketing Society New York
Established in 2017
THE HEART OF GLOBAL MARKETING
New York is a hub of creativity, where marketing leaders shape trends and drive innovation on a global scale. It’s a city that thrives on diversity, ambition, and bold ideas. Our Members are at the cutting edge of this fast-paced environment, leading the conversation and pushing the boundaries of marketing.
THE LATEST THINKING
We bring our community together to spark the conversations that drive our industry forward. Explore our most recent content to discover the insights shaping marketing in New York and beyond.
CONNECTIONS & CONVERSATIONS
We offer a curated program of experiences, from intimate discussions to large-scale conferences that spark new thinking. Whether you’re seeking actionable insights, fresh inspiration, or influential connections, our events are designed to accelerate your growth.
56 Members
92% of Members in Head of + roles
11 Events in 2025
MEET OUR MEMBERS
Read interviews from some of our New York Based members
Cigdem Oztabak
CMO, Pirix.co
We are delighted to bring you a Member Interview with Cigdem, who joined as a member in 2024
MEET OUR NEW YORK BOARD
Andy Goldberg
Chief Marketing Officer, ex-New York Mets, & Chair of The Marketing Society New York
Andy Goldberg is an award-winning marketing executive with over 25 years of experience leading global brand success for iconic organisations including the New York Mets, American Express, GE, Brand Jordan, and Levi's.
Helena Verellen
CMO, The Second City
Helena Verellen is a results-oriented global marketing and business development executive with expertise creating innovative data-driven global growth strategies and marketing/PR campaigns.
Suresh Raj
Chief Growth Officer, M+C Saatchi North America
Suresh has over 24 years experience in the marcomms industry, with a primary responsibility of driving growth across the business.
Lisa Gilbert
Vice President Global Marketing, Kyndryl
Lisa Gilbert is an accomplished global marketing and brand executive with more than two decades of experience leading complex transformation across multinational technology organizations. She has served in senior leadership roles in the United States, Europe, and Asia, bringing a strong cross-cultural and operational lens to strategy, customer engagement, and enterprise growth.
Jeffrey De Korte
Marketing and Brand Transformation Executive
Jeff De Korte is a senior marketing executive known for helping brands evolve at moments of inflection. He served as Chief Marketing Officer at Equinox and held leadership roles at Caesars Entertainment, Royal Caribbean, and AOL.
Courtney Brown Warren
Chief Marketing Officer, Kickstarter
Courtney Brown Warren serves as Chief Marketing Officer at Kickstarter, where she champions creator success and leads the company’s global brand, growth, and community and revenue strategy
Wendy Kula
Marketing and Brand Executive, ex-Nike
Wendy Kula is a marketing executive with a distinguished track record of driving bold growth and transformational change across some of the most renowned global brands in sport and retail.
Sumeet Grover
EVP and Chief Strategic Growth & Digital Officer, UFCU
Sumeet Grover is the EVP and Chief Strategic Growth & Digital Officer at UFCU, responsible for leading enterprise strategy, growth, marketing, digital, banking products, data, payments, AI, and technology functions.
Traci Alford
Global CEO, Effie Worldwide
Traci Alford has built a global career on delivering results and growth. First as a client-side brand steward and now as Global CEO of Effie Worldwide, Traci is driven by producing results that matter. A firm believer that bravery leads to marketing success, Traci is expanding the reach and impact of the organisation she joined in 2017 with new awards and educational programmes fostering marketing effectiveness in regions across the globe.
Christopher Cormier
Head of Personal Care & Household Essentials, Walmart Connect
Christopher Cormier is a results-driven Sales & Marketing leader with deep expertise across retail media, social and digital marketing.
Wibke Grutjen
Senior Vice President, Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Simon & Schuster
Wibke Grutjen joined Simon & Schuster in 2024 as Senior Vice President, Global Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Prior to joining Simon & Schuster, Ms. Grutjen served as Chief Marketing Officer at Hachette Book Group from 2019 to 2024.
OUR NEW YORK EVENT PROGRAM
View the full listing in our events calendar
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"Being a Member of The Marketing Society is very important to me because it allows me to tap into smart people"
Cigdem Oztabak CMO, Pirix.co
THE NEW YORK FAQS
How do I become a Member of The Marketing Society New York?
We offer Personal Membership and Team Memberships. You can explore all the benefits and find the right tier for you on our main Membership pages.
Do you offer Team Memberships?
Yes, our Team Membership is a strategic investment in your senior team, connecting them to our influential network. We will tailor a package to suit your business needs, for teams of five to 200. To find out more, please contact James at [email protected].
As a Member based in New York, can I attend events in other regions?
Yes. Your membership is a global passport, giving you access to our events in any of our hubs, from England to Dubai to Singapore. Please note that some flagship events, like The Global Conference in London, may carry an additional charge.
Who can I talk to about getting more involved with the Society in New York?
Our Head of Global, Brynie McBurney, would be delighted to speak with any Member who wants to play a more active role in our community. Please contact her by email at [email protected].