Penelope Holt

Penelope Holt is a seasoned brand builder, holding over twenty years of experience as an agency owner, marketing expert, advertising and public relations executive, and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). She excels in market strategy development and implementation, partnering with a wide range of companies from startups to Fortune 500 corporations including 3M Corporation, eBay, PayPal, Chrysler, Pitney Bowes, Procter & Gamble, L'Oreal, and others.

Her specialties lie in CMO roles, market strategy, branding, and achieving go-to-market excellence. Penelope is known for her expertise in marketing communications, advertising, creative services, and public relations, showcasing a remarkable ability to deliver outstanding creativity, drive, and leadership in early-stage and fast-growing companies.

Penelope Holt's professional repertoire extends to being an author, editor, publisher, and book-marketing consultant for thought leaders. She has also served as a storyteller-in-chief for top brands and their executive teams. With a strong PR background, Penelope has secured media coverage for clients in prestigious outlets like FORTUNE, Forbes, BusinessWeek, The Wall St. Journal, and has made appearances on major TV networks such as CNN, Today Show, and Good Morning America.

Beyond her corporate engagements, Penelope is the co-founder of the CreativeXchange Salon, a collaborative hub for artists and media industry professionals in New York City. She is also the founder and principal of York House Press, an independent publishing house catering to high-profile business authors. Penelope's educational background includes studying Joint Honors at The University of York, England.

Currently, Penelope Holt holds the position of VP Marketing at Sezzle and has previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at ResponseFull, Interim CMO at LifestyleCX, LLC, and TEN DIGIT Communications LLC. Her past experiences include leadership roles at BorrowersFirst, eBay Inc & PayPal Inc, Bill Me Later, Concise Marketing & Communications, and McKenzie-Holt. Penelope has also held positions at Imcor Inc, ExecuNet, Michael Klepper Associates, and Saatchi Rowland.