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Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
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Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
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New York, New York, United States
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Bonin Bough is listed as Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Group Black, based in New York, New York, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Bonin Bough.
Bonin Bough previously worked as Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Group Black and Co-Founder and Advisor at Lockstep Ventures. Bonin Bough holds Ba/Bs, Physics, Political Science from Hartwick College.
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About Bonin Bough
Bonin Bough is one of the foremost-awarded marketing executives in the world, the host of CNBC’s Cleveland Hustles, and the author of Txt Me (646) 759-1837. As one of the youngest-c-suite executives at a Fortune 50 Company, he has worked for billion-dollar CPG brands including Mondelez and PepsiCo before starting Bonin Ventures - a growth accelerator that helps businesses of all shapes and sizes achieve revenue growth faster than they ever believed possible.Bonin has been responsible for some of the most successful organization transformations, and the rapid growth of some of the world's most-loved billion-dollar brands including Oreo, Cadbury's, Pepsi, Gatorade and Frito-Lay. Most recently, as the Chief Growth Officer of SheaMoisture, he helped grow the business by close to 50% in 12 months leading to the company being acquired by Unilever for close to $1 billion dollars.During his time as Chief Media Officer at Mondelez International, Bonin managed over $3 Billion dollars in media spend, making him the seventh largest media buyer in the world. Highlights from his tenure include shifting the organization from just-3% to over-32% digital spend - adding $2 Billion in top line net revenue and $300m in bottom line savings. He helped brands like Sour Patch Kids become the fastest growing candy brand in the world. When he added eCommerce to his role, he grew online sales from $65m - $265m in the 18 months that he ran it. Before that he led digital globally for PepsiCo and built two global digital agencies prior to that one for IPG.Found consistently at the forefront of thinking and execution in innovation, Bonin is recognized as one of business’ hottest rising stars and one of the industries top mobile marketers. He has been inducted into the Advertising Hall of Achievement. He can also be found in lists such as Fortune’s “40 under 40”, Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business, Ebony’s Power 100 and The Internationalist’s Internationalists of the Year.
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15 roles · 24 years
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Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
CurrentGroup Black, one of the largest collectives of Black-owned media and diverse creators. I'm responsible for acquiring new business, and strategically driving growth and culture across the organization. I currently lead Brand Strategy, Creative, Communications, and Marketing teams.
Jun 2021 - Present
Co-Founder And Advisor
CurrentLockstep Ventures is a new VC firm seeking to address the issues that perpetuate racial inequality in the U.S. The mission of the fund is to work, inspire, and empower systematic change. Lockstep Ventures is committed to the investment philosophy of “Disparity to Prosperity” and targets companies that address racial disparities in health, wealth.
Jun 2020 - Present
Founder & Chief Growth Officer
CurrentBonin Ventures (BV) is a growth accelerator focused on taking big business expertise and applying it to a diverse portfolio of innovative start-up companies. Led by world-renowned marketing guru Bonin Bough, the BV team provides strategic capabilities, unique skill sets, and unprecedented access to drive exponential growth opportunities. They actively seek.
Oct 2014 - Present
Chief Growth Officer
Mar 2020 - Mar 2022
Director Board Of Directors
Jul 2018 - Jan 2020
Chief Growth & Marketing Officer (Grew Business In 12 Months For Exit To Unilever)
As Chief Marketing Officer I played a critical role in Sundial’s vision of creating a truly consumer-centric CPG company that integrates values, community and commerce through continued brand, category and channel expansion.
Sep 2016 - Nov 2017
Television Host
I teamed up with NBA superstar LeBron James to give four aspiring local entrepreneurs the chance to realize their dreams while also helping to revitalize a neighbourhood in Cleveland.For the past 15 years, I’ve worked in some incredible global organizations that share my passion for innovation and entrepreneurial endeavour and they have allowed me to act.
Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
Chief Media & E-Commerce Officer
Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
Vice President, Global Media And Consumer Engagement
Recruited to transform how Mondelez International builds brands and communicates the brands across all forms of media. Able to accelerate brand marketing/growth by leveraging new consumer engagement platforms. Developed an innovative approach to investing close to two billion dollars of media globally. In addition, streamlined buying operations by building.
Oct 2012 - Jan 2015
Vice President, Global Media & Consumer Engagement (Remember When I Was Bald)
Global Media Buying
Feb 2012 - Oct 2012
Chief Digital Officer
I reinvented and implemented PespiCo’s approach to digital marketing and brand creation by creating the Global Digital Marketing Practice and an enterprise-wide digital strategy to support brands, functions and geographies to drive growth. I was focused on four main goals:💵 Invest in global media partners and platforms that can be leveraged by the entire.
Sep 2008 - Feb 2012
Evp Global Dir Of Screengrab - Social, Interactive & Emerging Media Practice
I ran the global digital, social and mobile practice of Weber Shandwick.
Sep 2006 - Sep 2008
Svp, Strategy And Architecture - Rf Interactive
Directed the Strategy and Architecture practice on the principle of balancing client objectives with user needs to create the optimal product through a robust methodology of research, information architecture and user testing. Led digital strategy and user experience for all of the agency’s clients. 🔑 KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS 🔑🚀 Launched the ePR practice, one.
Sep 1999 - Aug 2006
2002 - 2006
~4 yrs
2 education records
Bonin Bough education
Ba/Bs, Physics, Political Science
Hartwick College
High School Diploma, Physics
Staten Island Technical High School
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What company does Bonin Bough work for?
Bonin Bough works for Group Black.
What is Bonin Bough's role at Group Black?
Bonin Bough is listed as Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Group Black.
Where is Bonin Bough based?
Bonin Bough is based in New York, New York, United States while working with Group Black.
What companies has Bonin Bough worked for?
Bonin Bough has worked for Group Black, Lockstep Ventures, Bonin Ventures, Triller, and Sito.
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Bonin Bough holds Ba/Bs, Physics, Political Science from Hartwick College.
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