Best Global Brands: Brand + AI

Hear From Industry Leaders

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  Nancy Villanueva García

  Managing Partner

  

  Nancy Villanueva García is the Managing Partner for the Americas at Interbrand, where she leads brand strategy and growth initiatives across North and Latin American markets from New York. With more than two decades of experience at Interbrand, she has built and scaled client service practices, opened new regional markets, and partnered with leading global brands to drive brand value and business impact.

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  Dominik Prinz-Barley

  Head of Brand

  

  Dominik Prinz-Barley is Head of Brand at Google, where he leads brand strategy and creative direction to shape how Google connects with audiences globally. He focuses on building distinctive, culturally relevant brand experiences that translate complex technology into clear, meaningful narratives that resonate at scale.

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  Jessie Van Arman

  Head of Marketing

  

  Jessie Van Arman is Head of Marketing at Lyft, where she leads brand and go-to-market strategy for initiatives including Lyft Urban Solutions, focused on micromobility and sustainable transportation systems in cities around the world. She specializes in bringing brands to life through integrated campaigns, experiential marketing, and storytelling that connects digital platforms with real-world communities.

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  Brian Buckley

  Chief Marketing Officer

  

  Brian Buckley is Chief Marketing Officer at Nasdaq, where he leads global marketing and communications strategy across the organization. He is responsible for shaping the company’s brand, driving integrated campaigns, and connecting Nasdaq’s technology, data, and market solutions with clients worldwide.

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  Alexandra Abel

  Brand Partnership Manager

  

  Alexandra Abel is a Brand Partnership Manager at TikTok, where she works with leading brands to develop creative, performance-driven campaigns that resonate with TikTok’s global community. She focuses on building strategic client relationships and helping brands show up authentically on the platform through culturally relevant content and innovative advertising solutions.

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  Melody Lee

  Chief Marketing Officer

  

  Melody Lee is the Chief Marketing Officer at Mercedes-Benz, where she leads brand strategy, marketing initiatives, and customer engagement to drive the iconic automaker's presence in a dynamic global market. She focuses on elevating the luxury brand experience and navigating the intersection of automotive innovation, electrification, and digital transformation.