Archie Thornton

Archie Thornton has a distinguished marketing career that spans over four decades, with notable experiences at Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide working alongside advertising legend David Ogilvy. During his time at Ogilvy, he held key roles such as Managing Director for the Asia/Pacific & World Trade Divisions of General Foods and later managed the Global Travel Group overseeing accounts like American Express and Hawaiian Airlines. Before Ogilvy, he was the Worldwide Advertising Director for VF Corporation’s Lee Riders brand. Today, Archie is a venture capitalist, technology innovator, investor, and a sought-after speaker at tech events. His book, 'Tales of a mAdman,' showcases his insights into digital advertising. Archie Thornton holds a Bachelor of Journalism in Advertising from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Currently, he is the President & Chief Executive Officer of The Thornton Works, Inc. with prior roles as a director at Tsunami XR, Inc. and Mobile Inc. He was also the founder & president of Kula Bay Tropical Clothing Co. and held management positions at prestigious organizations like Ogilvy & Mather and H. D. Lee Company - VF Corporation.