Speakers
Bob Lord
CEO
AOL Networks
As CEO of AOL Networks, Bob Lord heads AOL's industry-leading global advertising and technology arm, which reaches marketers and publishers in over 30 countries through Advertising.com, ADTECH, AOL On, Be On and Pictela. Bob applies principles from his most recent book, Converge: Transforming Businesses at the Intersection of Marketing and Technology to position AOL Networks at the intersection of premium and programmatic. In this unique position, AOL Networks simplifies digital advertising and enables the world's top marketers and premium publishers to reach consumers across all screens and formats.
Previously, Bob served as Razorfish Global CEO and CEO of Publicis Groupe's Digital Technology Division, which includes Razorfish, the Digitas LBi network and Denuo, and led over 7,500 employees worldwide. During Bob's tenure as CEO, he was also responsible for driving the agencies' digital product offerings, Fluent and CRM365, and representing the Groupe's technology assets on Publicis Groupe's P12, its Strategic Leadership Team and the board of directors for its VivaKi unit. Prior to his role as CEO, Bob served as Razorfish's Chief Operating Officer.
Before entering the media space, Bob held various positions in technology consulting and engineering. He is a dedicated industry leader, with seats on the Boards of Directors for the Ad Council and IAB, an active membership in the TED community, and is a founding member of The Nantucket Project. He holds a BS in Engineering from Syracuse University an MBA from Harvard Business School.