Hussain Ismail

Hussain Ismail is currently the Director of Editorial Strategy at Adobe, based in the San Francisco Bay Area.14 He has an extensive background in social marketing and has held leadership positions at several prominent companies throughout his career.

Career Highlights

Current Role:: At Adobe, Ismail is responsible for editorial strategy, focusing on finding the intersection of brand and culture.1 He recently posted about seeking someone to help take Adobe's social presence "to the next level," indicating his ambition for the role.5

Previous Positions::

• Head of Global Brand Social at Airbnb (April 2021 - prior to joining Adobe)1
• Social & Content Marketing at Facebook (now Meta) (February 2020 - April 2021)1
• Vice President at VaynerMedia (April 2016 - May 2019)1

Experience and Expertise

Ismail has spent his entire career in social marketing, leading teams at various high-profile brands.3 His experience includes:

• Managing large teams (50+ people) across multiple disciplines1
• Developing relationships with C-Suite executives1
• Leading high-profile, award-winning campaigns for clients1
• Expertise in entertainment, non-profits, and consumer brands1

Education

Ismail holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the University of Southern California.1

Recent Appearances

Hussain Ismail recently participated in VaynerX's "Marketing For The Now" series, where he shared insights about Adobe's approach to content creation and community engagement, particularly regarding the Adobe Max conference.2