Christina Thelin

Christina Gleason is a seasoned Chief Marketing Officer with a rich background in marketing and executive leadership spanning over 20 years. She has held strategic roles at renowned companies like Google, Twitter, Visa, and P&G, in addition to contributing to the growth of various startups from pre-seed to series D+.

Specializing in revenue-driving marketing endeavors, Christina excels in community building, scale execution, and storytelling campaigns across diverse industries including retail, technology, finance, consumer packaged goods (CPG), entertainment, and Web3. Her unique blend of design, wellness, business acumen, and creativity sets her apart in the industry. As a distinguished professional, she has been honored with accolades such as the Grand Prix Cannes Lions Award and recognition as a Marketers that Matter Finalist.

Christina's educational journey includes a focus on strategic marketing leadership at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, an MBA in Marketing & Global Management from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in International Business from the University of Southern California. She has also enriched her academic pursuits with a Certificate in International Business - EU Studies from Copenhagen Business School.

With a career marked by notable positions, Christina has served as the Chief Marketing Officer at CarParts.com, owned her own consulting firm - Christina Thelin Consulting, held pivotal roles at Google, Twitter, Visa, and Procter & Gamble, showcasing her proficiency in driving marketing strategies and brand activations at a global level.

Christina's vast experience ranges from leading product solutions and global partnerships at Google to spearheading consumer and business brand strategies at Twitter. Her tenure at Visa encompassed roles in mobile growth marketing, brand management, and financial analysis, further solidifying her expertise in the finance and technology sectors. Her journey commenced with impactful roles at Procter & Gamble, HP, and Smith Barney, contributing to her well-rounded professional acumen.