Corporate Board candidate: Business Development/Growth, Consumer Marketing/Audience Insights, Digital Media/Technology/Innovation, ESG, Executive Management, Marketing/Brand Management, Mergers/Acquisitions, Senior Leadership, Strategy Development/Transformation. 3X time Cannes Lions Judge, 2X Global Festival of Media Judge, ANA Multicultural Awards Judge, Jay Chiat Awards Jury Chair, Crain’s Chicago Business - Notable Nonprofit Director. DIGITALEsther’s sensibilities are rooted in the constantly evolving digital, media landscape. She leverages the new AI-driven frontier, explosion of social platforms and eCommerce, to keep brands in lockstep with shifting audience behaviors. Her leadership in evolving marketers' strategic approaches to growth within the rapidly changing digital eco-scape, while strengthening their understanding of its relevance to modern audiences, has led to new business wins and expanded US/Global Client scope across industries; Beverage, CPG, Distilled Spirits, Entertainment, Finance, Insurance, QSR, Retail, Technology and others.   INSIGHTSNever has it been more important for marketers to have access to best practices related to distilling massive amounts of disparate data into meaningful information, instructive & clear enough to guide difficult decisions organizations must make.Esther is expert in strategic application of the right combination of data sources necessary to clarify & define modern audiences & their concerns. She possesses the unique skill set of knowing how qualitative, quantitative, observational & modeled data can be leveraged by management to identify & define modern audiences representing highest growth potential.CULTUREEsther’s ability to oversee critical conversations organizations engage in to build brands, keep, attract & grow new audiences, stems from her expertise in the impact of US/Global population shifts. This provides foundational knowledge in ‘getting’ that modern audiences bring their own, perspectives to decisions they make as consumers and influence ways inclusive, mass audiences engage in media. Beyond overseeing & directing ways to effectively build brands and market inclusively, Esther’s expertise enables her to help senior leaders identify & understand shifting factors shaping overall society trends. She is adept in motivating executive talent, championing US/Global enrichment programs & product elevation. Esther has also directed efforts designed to strengthen organizational culture against Environmental, Societal, and Governance concerns with measurable impact.