Elizabeth Wood

VP, Digital Ad Sales | New York, New York, United States

Professional Overview
Elizabeth Wood is a seasoned digital advertising executive with over 15 years of experience driving revenue growth and strategic initiatives for leading media and technology companies. As the VP of Digital Ad Sales at Chess.com, she is responsible for overseeing the company's digital advertising operations, managing key client relationships, and developing innovative ad solutions to meet the evolving needs of advertisers.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In her current role as VP of Digital Ad Sales at Chess.com, Elizabeth is responsible for leading the company's digital advertising strategy and execution. She oversees a team of sales and account management professionals, and works closely with the product and engineering teams to develop new ad products and features. Under her leadership, the digital ad sales team has consistently exceeded revenue targets and expanded the company's advertiser base.

Career Progression
Prior to joining Chess.com, Elizabeth held several senior-level positions in the digital media industry. She served as the Sr. Director of Demand at Insticator Inc., where she was instrumental in driving revenue growth and optimizing the company's programmatic ad stack. Earlier in her career, she held various roles at RhythmOne, including Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships and Director of Business Development, where she was responsible for forging strategic alliances and expanding the company's client base.

Academic Background
Elizabeth holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Connecticut, where she graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise

• Digital advertising strategy and execution

• Ad sales and account management

• Programmatic advertising and ad operations

• Strategic partnership development

• Revenue growth and optimization

• Cross-functional team leadership

Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Elizabeth has demonstrated a proven track record of driving revenue growth, optimizing advertising performance, and leading successful cross-functional initiatives. At Insticator, she played a key role in implementing new programmatic strategies that resulted in a 25% increase in advertising revenue over a 12-month period. At RhythmOne, she spearheaded the development of several strategic partnerships that expanded the company's advertiser base and diversified its revenue streams.

Conclusion
Elizabeth Wood is a highly accomplished digital advertising executive with a demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional results and drive innovation. Her deep industry expertise, strategic vision, and strong leadership skills make her a valuable asset to Chess.com as the company continues to expand its digital advertising capabilities and reach.