Executive Guidance

In this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast, MetLife’s SVP and CMO of Regional and Institutional Marketing, Global Customer Insights, Koley Corte joins Toptal’s Growth and Digital Marketing Practice Lead, Jeff Gangemi to explore how she leads one of the most complex marketing portfolios in global financial services. Koley shares how customer insight drives her strategy, how she balances depth and scale across markets, and why real leadership means knowing both your people and your numbers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast, Avid CMO Angela Stelle sits down with Toptal’s Growth and Digital Marketing Practice Lead, Jeff Gangemi, to share how she’s helping a legendary brand evolve for a new generation. Angela reflects on the leadership lessons learned from years of cross-functional experience and explains how building the right team, driving brand reinvention, and showing up with confidence and humility are key to lasting impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Toptal’s Growth and Digital Marketing Practice Lead, Jeff Gangemi, and Publicis Media AI Strategy Lead, Jason Smith, as they explore how AI is transforming media strategy. Jason shares insights on the role of AI in audience segmentation, creative testing, and campaign optimization, while emphasizing the importance of responsible AI governance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Toptal’s Growth and Digital Marketing Practice Lead, Jeff Gangemi, and Emily Jackson, SVP of eCommerce at Forbes, as they discuss the evolution of commerce content, the role of AI and search in product discovery, and how publishers can balance trust with monetization in the digital age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Toptal’s Cloud Services Practice Lead, TJ Urglavitch, and Ricoh’s Vice President of Portfolio Software Solution Development, Ashok Shenoy, as they discuss how Ricoh is successfully implementing AI by focusing on people and processes. Ashok shares how Ricoh built an AI-ready culture, integrated human oversight, and ensured data governance for long-term success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Evidenza co-founder and former global head of development of The B2B Institute at LinkedIn, Peter Weinberg, for an insightful conversation on the future of B2B marketing. In this episode of Executive Guidance, hosted by Toptal’s Growth and Digital Marketing Practice Lead, Jeff Gangemi, Peter shares insights on the balance between brand and performance marketing and why distinctiveness—not just differentiation—is key to long-term success. Discover how B2B marketers can break free from short-term thinking and drive sustainable growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Toptal’s Growth and Digital Marketing Practice Lead, Jeff Gangemi, and Logitech marketing leader, Hayley Nelson, as they discuss the evolution of content marketing. Hayley shares how she built high-performing content teams at Salesforce, Airbnb, and Logitech, applying agile methodologies, newsroom principles, and deep customer insights to create compelling brand stories that build trust and drive engagement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Edible’s VP of eCommerce, Erica Randerson, for an insightful conversation on blending legacy with innovation. In this episode of Executive Guidance, hosted by Toptal’s Growth and Digital Marketing Practice Lead, Jeff Gangemi, Erica shares insights on Edible’s transformation, from expanding eCommerce capabilities to launching new brands like freshfruit.com. Discover how Erica leverages data, AI, and franchise agility to redefine the gifting experience and position Edible for its next 25 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Google Cloud’s M.K. Palmore, a Director of the Office of the CISO, for an insightful discussion on building trust and agility in cybersecurity. In this episode of the Executive Guidance podcast, Toptal’s Information Security Practice Lead, Michael Figueroa, invites M.K. to discuss his career in national security and the private sector, covering strategies to foster resilient digital transformations, enable workforces, and scale security solutions for businesses of all sizes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Yahoo’s CISO, Sean Zadig, for a deep dive into how proactive cybersecurity leadership fortifies global advertising platforms. In this episode of our Executive Guidance podcast, hosted by Toptal’s Information Security Practice Lead, Michael Figueroa, Sean shares insights from his federal cybercrime investigations and explains how thinking like an attacker drives effective security strategies that protect millions of users worldwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.