Marisa Thalberg

Chief Brand Officer, Marketing Executive of the Year, Forbes CMO Hall of Fame

Travels From Travels From:
Charlotte, NC, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
Categories Categories:
Categories Categories:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Marisa Thalberg Biography

As executive vice president, chief brand and marketing officer, Marisa Thalberg is responsible for leading our marketing organization and innovating new ways to inspire and engage customers. She also oversees Lowe's corporate communications, community relations, and events planning and execution. Thalberg joined Lowe's in 2020 and was the first Executive Vice President of Marketing at the company, navigating through significant disruptions during the pandemic.

A globally recognized business strategist and brand-building innovator, Thalberg is known for inspiring teams to take brands to new heights of consumer resonance, cultural relevance, and business performance. She joins Lowe's from Taco Bell, where she served as global chief brand officer, envisioning and leading the company's evolution to a culture-centric lifestyle brand. During Thalberg's tenure, Taco Bell achieved record sales growth and the highest passion index among fans of any brand in the restaurant industry. She was instrumental in transforming Taco Bell into a lifestyle brand, with initiatives such as Taco Bell x Forever 21, Taco Bell Weddings, and The Taco Bell Hotel. Prior to Taco Bell, Thalberg served as the head of corporate digital and integrated marketing worldwide for The Estée Lauder Companies and held various senior leadership roles at Unilever Cosmetics International, Sure Fit Inc., and Revlon. She started her career at advertising agencies Saatchi & Saatchi and J. Walter Thompson.

Within her first year at Lowe's, the company was recognized as the No. 3 marketed brand of the year by Ad Age, and Thalberg was named the 2020 Marketing Executive of the Year by Industry Dive. In 2021, Thalberg was recognized by New York Women in Communications as a Matrix honoree, an award celebrating the communications industry’s most outstanding female leaders, and named one of Adweek’s 2021 CMO honorees. She was also inducted into the 2023 Forbes CMO Hall Of Fame. Among her many other honors, Thalberg has been named a Power Player by the National Retail Federation and an Adweek Brand Genius. She also founded Executive Moms, an organization for working mothers, and co-hosts the podcast "Brand New" within the iHeartMedia Podcast network.

Thalberg has served on the boards of the International Women’s Media Foundation, TheaterworksUSA, and is currently serving on the board of directors of the Ad Council, the Orange County School of the Arts Foundation, the Blumenthal Center of the Arts, and the Mobile Marketing Association. She earned a bachelor’s degree in American civilization from Brown University, graduating phi beta kappa and magna cum laude.

BOOK Marisa Thalberg

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/28/2023.

Marisa Thalberg Videos

  • Marisa Thalberg, EVP, Lowe's, chats with Gary Vee
  • Live Mas Digitally - featuring Marisa Thalberg, Global Chief Brand ...
    Live Mas Digitally featuring Marisa Thalberg, Global Chief Brand Officer, Taco Bell.
  • Marisa Thalberg, CMO, Taco Bell
    The most protected part is how you define your DNA and your brand and how you express it in the world. — MT.

FAQs on booking Marisa Thalberg

  • How do I book Marisa Thalberg to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Marisa Thalberg for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Marisa Thalberg, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Marisa Thalberg or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Marisa Thalberg

    Speaking fees for Marisa Thalberg, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Marisa Thalberg are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Marisa Thalberg, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Marisa Thalberg speak about?

    Marisa Thalberg is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Food & Beverage, Marketing.
  • Where does Marisa Thalberg travel from?

    Marisa Thalberg generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Marisa Thalberg’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Marisa Thalberg for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Marisa Thalberg for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Marisa Thalberg or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Marisa Thalberg is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Marisa Thalberg for your event is available upon request. Marisa Thalberg generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Marcus Collins, Karuna Rawal, David Beebe, Jenny Rooney and Fabio Tambosi. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Marisa Thalberg for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP