Carlos Gil

Carlos Gil is the CEO and Founder of Gil Media Co., a full-service marketing agency based in Los Angeles, renowned for its digital strategies that stimulate business growth. Gil Media Co. serves a variety of Fortune 500 clients, aiding them in embracing disruption to excel in their digital transformation journeys.

As a first-generation Latino marketing executive, Carlos Gil brings over a decade of experience leading social media strategy for global brands, including LinkedIn, Winn-Dixie, Save-A-Lot, and BMC Software. An expert in creating compelling social media content and strategies focused on employee advocacy and brand engagement, Gil aims to help businesses make informed marketing decisions by leveraging the power of social media. Utilizing brand storytelling, social media channels, and social data analytics tools, he helps companies build and communicate their brands while targeting their marketing efforts more effectively. His work has been featured by numerous prestigious outlets including CNNMoney, Harvard Business Review, Inc., Entrepreneur Magazine, and Social Media Examiner.

Previously, he served as Senior Social Media Manager at LinkedIn and has been instrumental in leading consumer-facing digital and social media programs, such as the launch of all Winn-Dixie’s social channels, social listening, and blogger influencer programs. Additionally, Gil served as the Head of Digital Marketing for Save-A-Lot food stores. He is also the author of "The End of Marketing: Humanizing Your Brand in the Age of Social Media and AI," and has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 50 "Most Influential People Online" in 2010.

Actively contributing to industry events such as SXSW and Social Media Marketing World, Gil is known for creating an engaging and educational atmosphere in his presentations, offering actionable insights and strategies. Furthermore, his speaking engagements span across the United States, Europe, and South America, often delivering bilingual keynote speeches. His dedication to the field extends to serving on the Advisory Board for Hispanicize, the largest U.S. Hispanic marketing conference.