Tom Edwards

Tom Edwards Email and Phone Number

Consumer AI Leader @ EY / Keynote Speaker @ EY
Tom Edwards's Location
Dallas, Texas, United States, United States
About Tom Edwards

Tom is a highly accomplished thought leader with many awards and accolades. He was recently named a 2024 Top AI Keynote Speaker to Watch, a recipient of the 2024 Global Recognition AI Award, and a 2024 Top 50 Tech Professional award. In 2022, he was named DFWIMA Marketer Of The Year, Top 10 Inspiring Tech Leaders to Watch. He is also a two-time OnCon Icon Top 10 Global Marketer Award Winner (in 2022 and 2021) and was the recipient of the Marketing 2.0 Outstanding Leadership Award in 2022.Tom has been recognized as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Business Leaders in Tech (in 2021) and was named CX Summit Digital Marketing Professional of the Year in 2020. He has also been named Professional of the Year for Marketing and Emerging Technology twice (in 2020 and 2019) and received the Tech Titan Technology Advocate award in 2019.Tom's trailblazing work has also been recognized by OnCon Icon, with awards for Marketing Trailblazer and Marketing Contributor in 2019. He was named by Advertising Age as a Marketing Technology Trailblazer in 2017.Overall, Tom's numerous awards and recognitions attest to his outstanding contributions to the fields of AI, digital marketing, and innovation. He is widely respected as a thought leader and innovator, and his work has significantly impacted industries. He has served as a Chief Digital, Chief Data, Chief Marketing, and Chief Innovation officer. For Tom, it's not just about leveraging his experience from previous initiatives; it's about staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and trends to drive strategic and innovative solutions for his clients. He has a proven track record of advising start-ups and early-stage organizations, providing strategic guidance, direction, and access to investor networks. Tom also serves as a formal advisor and board member.Vertical Expertise: Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail, Healthcare, Pharma, Media & Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Automotive, Financial Services, Technology, Energy, Telecommunications, Insurance, Public Sector, Travel & Hospitality, and Chemical

Tom Edwards's Current Company Details
EY
Consumer AI Leader @ EY / Keynote Speaker
Tom Edwards Work Experience Details
  • Ey
    Americas Consumer Ai Leader
    Ey Feb 2023 - Present
    London, Gb
    As a former Chief Digital, Chief Marketing, Chief Data, and Chief Innovation Officer, Tom brings over 20+ years of experience blending data, AI, and business strategy forward for his clients. Tom currently serves as a consumer products and retail AI & Data leader in support of sector teams and the customer and growth field of play. Tom resides within the US tech consulting practice as a part of the AI and Data Quantitative Modeling sub competency.Tom covers all aspects of AI and data strategy focused on value creation across various functions. From reimagining hyper personalization and advanced consumer data strategies to AI centric operating models, governance, risk mitigation, tech selection, change management, use case prioritization, proof of concept delivery, ML model selection, responsible AI and helping clients blend traditional applied AI and generative AI solutions. Tom currently serves as a leading facilitator of EY’s AI Masterclass and Tom is a recognized thought leader and keynote speaker being named a 2024 AI Keynote speaker to Watch. Tom was also recently recognized as a 2024 recipient of the Global Recognition AI award, and a 2024 Top 50 Tech Professional award for his AI work & Keynote speaking.
  • Blackfin360
    Keynote Speaker / Futurist / Technology Evangelist
    Blackfin360 Mar 2009 - Present
    Frisco, Texas, Us
    Tom Edwards is an award-winning futurist keynote speaker with a strong focus on AI. With over 200 keynote speeches delivered, Tom speaks passionately about the intersection of artificial intelligence, emerging technology, & consumer behavior, with his latest talk, The AI Effect. AWARDS – Multiple Industry & Individual Awards• 2024 Global Recognition AI Award• 2024 AI Keynote Speaker to Watch• 2024 Top 50 Tech Professional• The 10 Most Inspiring Tech Leaders to Watch 2022• 2022 DFWIMA Marketer of the Year• 2022 OnCon Icon Top 10 Global Marketer Award (2)• 2021 Top 50 Most Influential Business Leader in Tech• 2021 OnCon Icon Top 10 Global Marketer Award• 2021 MARsum Top 100 Marketing & Advertising Leader• 2020 CX Summit - Digital Marketing Professional of the Year• 2020 OnCon Top 50 Global Marketer Award • 2020 & 2019 Strathmore WW Professional of the Year for Marketing & Emerging Technology • 2019 Tech Titan Awards – Technology Advocate Award Winner• 2019 OnCon Icon Marketing Award Winner – Marketing Trailblazer• 2019 OnCon Icon Marketing Award Winner – Marketing Contributor (Thought Leadership)• 2019 P2PI – Institute Faculty Recognition • 2017 AdAge Marketing Technology Trailblazer For the past 20 years, many of the top brands in the world have recognized Tom. Apple calls Tom “bold and fearless”, Nintendo states “Tom has a level of expertise I’ve rarely seen in my career, Hulu called Tom “a leader in the digital realm”, Southwest Airlines states Tom “Is a forward thinker who pushes the convention”, c-Suite states Tom “Is insightful in what leaders need to know so they stay ahead of the competition”. Speaker Bio | https://www.tomedwards.aiOriginal Content | http://blackfin360.com/blogMedia Commentary | https://blackfin360.com/category/media-mentions/KEYNOTE SPEAKING: If you're interested in Tom speaking at your event please contact booking agent Chris Lee - chris@calentertainment.com
  • Omnicom Health Group
    Chief Digital & Data Officer
    Omnicom Health Group Feb 2021 - Feb 2023
    New York, Ny, Us
    Omnicom Health Group was recognized as the largest healthcare marketing & communications network by revenue, with more than a dozen companies & 5,000+ talented people specializing in every area of health marketing and communications. In my previous role as Chief Digital & Data Officer, I held a broad range of responsibilities. These included leading the digital and data center of excellence, with a focus on AI, strategy, data, analytics, and innovation. My main objective was to drive transformational initiatives for Omnicom Health Group by expanding strategic consulting services, enhancing proprietary data offerings (Omni Health), scaling data science through AI, and productizing analytics solutions. Additionally, I worked to scale omnichannel capabilities (Omnichannel U), enhance experience strategy, enable creative technology, facilitate technology integration, drive the OHG innovation practice, and forge strategic partnerships (Digital Fusion).In this role, I also provided industry thought leadership as a keynote speaker and focused on talent development, mergers & acquisitions (Tech/Data/Analytics), and empowering the world-class agencies within the OHG network. Overall, my role was to ensure that Omnicom Health Group stayed ahead of the curve in terms of technology, data, and innovation, while also empowering our talented teams to deliver exceptional work for our clients.Served on multiple cross-holding company committees: Omnicom Innovation Council, Lead the Tech Fuel AI Cohort, and Health Mergers & AcquisitionsAWARDS – Multiple Industry & Individual Awards• 2022 Marketing 2.0 Outstanding Leadership Award• The 10 Most Inspiring Tech Leaders to Watch 2022• 2022 Dallas Fort Worth Interactive Marketing Association Marketer of the Year• 2022 OnCon Icon Top 10 Global Marketer Award (2x Winner) • 2021 Top 50 Most Influential Business Leader in Tech• 2021 OnCon Icon Top 10 Global Marketer Award• 2021 MARsum Top 100 Marketing & Advertising Leader
  • Tripleclix
    Chief Marketing Officer
    Tripleclix Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
    Westlake Village, California, Us
    OVERVIEW: Tripleclix is a leading strategic gaming agency that specializes in developing marketing partnerships for game publishers while helping brands navigate the fast-paced and ever-evolving gaming industry. With over 60 years of combined industry experience, the agency is uniquely positioned to build strategies that combine publisher-driven gaming content with innovative and iconic brands, creating unique and compelling experiences for gamers and non-gamers alike.As part of my role at Tripleclix, I was responsible for supporting strategy, driving revenue growth, and elevating the agency's brand. Our impressive roster of clients included some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Xbox, Ferrara, Wizards of the Coast, WBIE, Kellogg's, Mondelez, Gillette, and Hollister.Overall, Tripleclix acts as the connective tissue between brands, publishers, retailers, and consumers, creating a seamless and engaging experience for all parties involved. The agency's unique approach to building strategic partnerships has helped it become one of the most respected and sought-after gaming agencies in the industry.
  • Epsilon
    Chief Digital & Innovation Officer
    Epsilon Jul 2015 - Sep 2019
    Irving, Texas, Us
    OVERVIEW - Epsilon was a global leader in data, marketing, and technology enablement. Tom served as the Chief Digital / Data Strategy / Innovation Officer.As the overseer of both domestic and international teams, my responsibility was to ensure seamless coordination and effective collaboration across multiple areas of expertise. The teams that I oversaw included: Strategy & Insights, AI Practice, Data Scientists, Partner/Channel, Creative Technology, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Research, Technology Practice, Product Development, Media Planning, Shopper Strategy, Industry Evangelism, Analytics, Technology Integration, eCommerce, CRM, Marketing Automation, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional team leadership, PMO, and Vendor Management.As part of my oversight, I worked closely with each of these teams to drive innovation and foster a culture of continuous improvement. By creating an environment that values experimentation, iteration, and learning, we drove business success. In addition to these internal responsibilities, I also served as an industry evangelist, speaking at events and conferences to showcase our thought leadership. AWARDS• 2019 Tech Titan Awards – Technology Advocate Award Winner• 2019 OnCon Icon Marketing Award Winner – Marketing Trailblazer• 2019 OnCon Icon Marketing Award Winner – Marketing Contributor (Thought Leadership) • 2019 WW Professional of the Year for Marketing & Emerging Technology• 2019 P2PI – Institute Faculty Recognition • 2017 Advertising Age Marketing Technology Trailblazer INDUSTRIES SERVICED – Cross Company Subject Matter Expert • CPG • Retail • Financial Services• High Tech • Food & Beverage • Pharma• Insurance • Automotive • Health CareKEY HIGHLIGHT – In 2015 I launched an artificial intelligence practice that fundamentally transformed the organization. This led to democratized access to data for strategic purposes and the successful launch of a data-centric product.
  • The Marketing Arm
    Evp, Strategy & Innovation, Digital
    The Marketing Arm Dec 2011 - Nov 2015
    Dallas, Texas, Us
    OVERVIEW – The Marketing Arm is the largest entity in Omnicom’s Diversified Agency Services Division (DAS). TMA is a full-service B2C agency that specializes in consumer promotions. This role had oversight of the centralized agency resources that serviced all accounts with horizontally distributed staff, product development for two successfully launched proprietary products, and served as group director of strategy teams across the United States. Departmental P&L responsibilities. Also, I served as a subject matter expert for cross-agency holding company-led initiatives. TEAM OVERSIGHT & RESPONSIBILITY – Distributed team structure • Digital Strategy • Social Strategy • Creative • CRM Strategy • Product Development • Innovation• Analytics • Media Strategy • Technology Integration• Program Management • Business Process Improvement • Vendor Management• Strategic Planning • Business Analysis • Cross-Functional Team LeadershipAWARDS – Individual and Organizational Awards• 2015 – Nominated by iMedia to Forbes as a top 10 Marketing Technologist • 2014 – iMedia Agency Marketer of the Year Finalist• 2014 – ATS Mobile – Top 20 Leader in Mobile Marketing• 2014 – YMCA Father of the Year – Frisco, Texas• 2011 – 2015 Agency Awards – Cannes Lions, Clio, One Show, Omma, Adweek, Webby, Reggie Awards, Addy Award, Pro AwardsINDUSTRIES SERVICED – Cross Holding Company Subject Matter Expert • CPG • Retail • Financial Services• High Tech • Food & Beverage • Pharma• Insurance • Telecommunications • Energy• Healthcare • Travel • AutomotiveKEY HIGHLIGHT – Led the merger and acquisition integration of social strategy agency Fanscape into The Marketing Arm. Strategic oversight exceeded revenue goals, which led to a successful earn-out for the founders. Campaigns won major industry awards and drove client results.
  • Redurban
    Svp, Strategy & Emerging Technology
    Redurban Feb 2010 - Dec 2011
    Amsterdam, Nl
    OVERVIEW – Red Urban is a progressive Omnicom owned digital agency providing captivating digital solutions from conception through execution. Red Urban is aligned with DDB. This role was responsible for building and executing all facets of digital and emerging technology strategy. This included departmental P&L responsibilities. Also served as a subject matter expert for cross-agency holding company-led initiatives. TEAM OVERSIGHT & RESPONSIBILITY• Digital Strategy • Social Strategy • Technology• Marketing Technology • Emerging Technology • Innovation• Retail Strategy • Analytics • Technology IntegrationINDUSTRIES SERVICED – Cross Holding Company Subject Matter Expert • CPG • Retail • Gaming• High Tech • Food & Beverage • AutomotiveKEY HIGHLIGHT – Responsible for building the marketing technology practice for the Component group, including the creation of the Red Urban Digital Value Index. The Digital Value Index was a proprietary intelligence tool designed to enhance strategic consulting initiatives. It allowed clients to quickly understand various aspects of competitive positioning to allow for an agile response strategy.
  • Ingage Networks
    Chief Marketing Officer
    Ingage Networks Apr 2009 - Feb 2010
    Naples, Fl, Us
    OVERVIEW – INgage Networks f/k/a Neighborhood America is a social media SaaS provider focused on comprehensive engagement solutions. This role included full P&L oversight and responsibility for all aspects of sales and marketing for domestic and international markets. TEAM OVERSIGHT & RESPONSIBILITY• Marketing • PR • Sales• Channel Strategy • Consulting • Product Marketing• Strategy • Technology Integration • CreativeINDUSTRIES SERVICED – Multiple Industries Serviced • Public Sector • Financial Services • CPGKEY HIGHLIGHT – Marketing efforts led to growth during an economic downturn. Efforts opened new market segments while gaining significant traction with industry analysts and capturing market share from competitors. Analyst outreach program led to inclusion in many industry reports, including the first reference in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant. Developed a comprehensive joint GTM strategy for international expansion in partnership with Microsoft.
  • Telligent
    Vp, Consulting & Marketing
    Telligent Dec 2005 - Mar 2009
    Frisco, Texas, Us
    OVERVIEW – Telligent is a recognized leader in the enterprise social collaboration space. Offerings included social software and analytics. This role included full P&L oversight and responsibility for all aspects of sales and marketing for domestic and international markets. Also served as the lead consultant for technology integration. TEAM OVERSIGHT & RESPONSIBILITY - Domestic & International Teams• Sales • Marketing & PR • Managed Services• Technology Integration • Consulting • Product Marketing• Channel Strategy • Strategy • Advertising SalesINDUSTRIES SERVICED – Multiple Industries Serviced • High Tech • Gaming • CPG• Automotive • Healthcare • ChemicalKEY HIGHLIGHT – Joined Telligent as employee number 20. During my tenure, revenue grew 7x with a 600% increase in revenue. Results led to a $20 million-dollar investment from Intel Capital. Launched the first-ever instance of video game user-created clips that were then ported to the web via Telligent software in partnership with Electronic Arts. Led comprehensive channel strategy in collaboration with Microsoft to deploy Telligent solutions via Microsoft field sales teams.
  • Telligent
    Advisor - Board Of Directors
    Telligent Dec 2005 - Mar 2009
    Frisco, Texas, Us
    Official observer and advisor to the Board of Directors of Telligent Systems
  • Smooth Fusion, Inc.
    Co-Founder/Vp, Sales & Marketing
    Smooth Fusion, Inc. Apr 2001 - Dec 2005
    Lubbock, Texas, Us
    OVERVIEW – Co-founder and partner in the creation of Smooth Fusion, Inc. Smooth Fusion specializes in web/mobile/social application development in support of agency holding companies and client initiatives. This role included departmental P&L oversight. TEAM OVERSIGHT & RESPONSIBILITY – Total Team size 50 • Strategy • eCommerce • Channel Strategy• Account Leadership • Consulting • Technology IntegrationINDUSTRIES SERVICED – Cross Holding Company Subject Matter Expert • High Tech • CPG • RetailKEY HIGHLIGHT – Co-founder of Smooth Fusion. Led efforts for Microsoft preferred vendor status allowing growth from four employees to 90+. The company is still in business today celebrating 22 years of business.
  • Smooth Fusion, Inc.
    Member - Board Of Directors
    Smooth Fusion, Inc. Apr 2001 - Dec 2005
    Lubbock, Texas, Us
    Founder, Partner and Board member of Smooth Fusion, Inc.Co-Founder and Partner in the creation of Smooth Fusion, Inc. Smooth Fusion specializes in web/mobile/social application development in support of agency (WPP, Interpublic, Omnicom) & client (Microsoft) initiatives.
  • Fullmoon Interactive
    Director, Professional Services / Managing Director
    Fullmoon Interactive Jun 2000 - Apr 2001
    OVERVIEW – Fullmoon Interactive was a full-service interactive agency and part of the eMarketplace network of internet properties. I led the technology and professional services practice. This role included departmental P&L oversight. Once named Managing Director, I had full P&L oversight. TEAM OVERSIGHT & RESPONSIBILITY – Total Team size 70 • Technology • Project Management • Consulting• Technology Integration • Marketing Technology • QA INDUSTRIES SERVICED – Cross Holding Company Subject Matter Expert • High Tech • CPG • Financial ServicesKEY HIGHLIGHT – Implemented organizational processes that led to efficiency gains that significantly increased profitability.
  • United States Army Reserve
    E-5 Sergeant
    United States Army Reserve Aug 1992 - Jul 1998
    Fort Liberty, Nc, Us
    Served as a 91B Combat Medic. Highlights included:* Graduated Airborne jump school - May 1995 (Ft. Benning)* Army Commendation Medal* 2 Army Achievement Medals* Primary Leadership Development Training* Battalion Soldier of the Year in 1994.

Tom Edwards Skills

Digital Strategy Digital Marketing Strategic Partnerships Strategy Social Media Integrated Marketing Marketing Strategy Social Media Marketing Social Networking Mobile Marketing Interactive Marketing Start Ups Digital Media Crm Lead Generation Mobile Devices Facebook Analytics Seo E Commerce Leadership Viral Marketing Mobile Applications Advertising Marketing User Experience Competitive Analysis Saas Enterprise Software Brand Management Facebook Marketing Business Development Creative Direction Sem Content Strategy Online Marketing Entrepreneurship Online Advertising Management Public Relations Strategic Advisory Multi Channel Marketing Direct Marketing Market Research Business Strategy Content Marketing Product Management Innovation Key Performance Indicators Growth Hacking Strategic Planning Program Management Product Marketing Executive Management Artificial Intelligence

Tom Edwards Education Details

  • University Of Oklahoma
    University Of Oklahoma
    Bs
  • Wayland Baptist University
    Wayland Baptist University
    Organizational Management
  • Babson College
    Babson College
    Omnicom University Senior Management Program

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