About Us

Elizabeth Donovan is a seasoned media executive with deep expertise in sales leadership, omnichannel marketing, and tech activation. She has a strong track record of driving revenue growth and executing top-performing media sales strategies across display, mobile, video, OTT, CTV, social, email, audio, and editorial sponsorships.

As SVP, Head of Global Commerce and Retail Media Networks at Acxiom-Kinesso Interpublic Group, Elizabeth leads the expansion of innovative retail media solutions, driving strategic growth, ad tech advancements, and revenue generation for commerce-driven media networks. She collaborates with global brands to enhance customer engagement through data-driven advertising strategies.

Previously, she led the Marriott Media Network as Head of Global Ad Revenue for Marriott International, pioneering the first hospitality media network. Before that, she built a successful career at AccuWeather, leading enterprise sales, data monetization, and programmatic advertising. Notably, she secured AccuWeather’s first presidential campaign partnership, demonstrating the impact of weather and location on voter turnout.

Elizabeth also advises Swym.ai and Genuin, supporting innovation in AI-driven media solutions. 

Passionate about mentoring future industry leaders and advocating for women in media and tech, she enjoys traveling with her family, gardening, and empowering the next generation.

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Austin Leonard is a visionary executive with over two decades of experience in retail media and programmatic advertising, bringing unparalleled expertise and a track record of success. His journey in the industry has taken him from leading accelerated leadership programs at Walmart and eBay to building retail media network businesses that achieved exponential growth in revenue and headcount. As Senior Vice President of Retail Media at Epsilon, Austin leads new retailer and commerce partnerships across Epsilon, as part of the overall Publicis Connected Commerce family.

As a founding member of Walmart Connect, Austin  played a crucial role in launching and shaping the platform's strategic direction, significantly impacting retail media and advertising. This foundational experience at Walmart Connect equipped him with a solid understanding of the retail landscape, which he further enriched at Sam's Club by delving into membership models and marketing. This journey allowed him to master the nuances of member engagement and loyalty, blending innovative advertising solutions with deep membership insights to drive meaningful results.  

Austin was recognized in 2023 with the Path to Purchase Retail Media Pioneer Award, a testament to his influence and innovative approach in the field. He holds an MBA from Georgia State University and a B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Economics from the University of Florida.