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Alison Moore is the CEO of Chief, the private membership network designed to connect and support women executive leaders across industries. Under her leadership, Chief has grown into one of the most recognized platforms for senior women in business, offering peer networks, executive coaching, and programming aimed at increasing the influence and retention of women at the C-suite level. Her work at Chief places her at the intersection of media, technology, and leadership development, making her a notable figure in conversations about diversity in AdTech and broader media industries. Prior to Chief, Moore held senior leadership roles in media and digital advertising, including a significant tenure at Complex Networks where she served as Chief Revenue Officer. Her background spans revenue strategy, brand partnerships, and digital media monetization — areas central to the AdTech ecosystem. She has been recognized for her ability to scale revenue operations and build high-performing commercial teams in competitive digital media environments. Moore is widely regarded as a champion for women in leadership, and her platform at Chief gives her an outsized voice in shaping how companies think about executive diversity pipelines. While Chief is not an AdTech company per se, its membership base and programming are deeply relevant to the media and advertising industry, where women remain underrepresented at the most senior levels.

Last updated Jul 10, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jul 13, 2026

Role
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Chief
Based
New York, New York, United States
Connections
1
Years in industry
20 years

Bio

Alison Moore is the CEO of Chief, the private membership network designed to connect and support women executive leaders across industries. Under her leadership, Chief has grown into one of the most recognized platforms for senior women in business, offering peer networks, executive coaching, and programming aimed at increasing the influence and retention of women at the C-suite level. Her work at Chief places her at the intersection of media, technology, and leadership development, making her a notable figure in conversations about diversity in AdTech and broader media industries. Prior to Chief, Moore held senior leadership roles in media and digital advertising, including a significant tenure at Complex Networks where she served as Chief Revenue Officer. Her background spans revenue strategy, brand partnerships, and digital media monetization — areas central to the AdTech ecosystem. She has been recognized for her ability to scale revenue operations and build high-performing commercial teams in competitive digital media environments. Moore is widely regarded as a champion for women in leadership, and her platform at Chief gives her an outsized voice in shaping how companies think about executive diversity pipelines. While Chief is not an AdTech company per se, its membership base and programming are deeply relevant to the media and advertising industry, where women remain underrepresented at the most senior levels.

Career

  • Chief Revenue Officer

    Complex Networks · 2017-2021

  • Senior Vice President, Sales

    Complex Networks · 2015-2017

  • Vice President, Sales

    Everyday Health · 2012-2015

Expertise & education

Expertise

Digital Media MonetizationRevenue StrategyBrand PartnershipsExecutive Leadership DevelopmentWomen in LeadershipProgrammatic AdvertisingContent and CommerceOrganizational Diversity and Inclusion

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree, University of Michigan

Speaking topics

Women in Executive LeadershipBuilding and Scaling Revenue TeamsDiversity and Inclusion in Media and AdTechThe Future of Executive NetworkingDigital Media Business Models

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Appointed CEO of Chief, scaling the network to tens of thousands of women executive members across the United States
  • As CRO of Complex Networks, helped grow the company's revenue significantly ahead of its acquisition by BuzzFeed
  • Recognized as a leading voice on women's executive advancement in media and technology industries

Awards

Business Insider's Most Innovative CMOs and Media Executives lists (referenced in industry coverage)Cynopsis Top Women in Media
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