Aude Gandon

Aude Gandon is one of the most prominent CMOs operating at the intersection of brand marketing and digital technology, overseeing marketing strategy for Nestlé — one of the world's largest consumer goods companies with over 2,000 brands. Appointed Global CMO of Nestlé in 2020, she has been instrumental in accelerating the company's digital marketing transformation, championing first-party data strategies, personalization at scale, and a shift toward more accountable, performance-driven brand investment. Her work has placed Nestlé at the forefront of conversations around cookieless advertising, responsible data use, and the evolving role of creativity in a data-rich environment. Before joining Nestlé, Gandon spent over a decade at Google, where she held senior roles including Global Head of Platforms and Ecosystems and various leadership positions within Google's marketing and agency partnerships divisions. Her time at Google gave her deep fluency in programmatic advertising, digital media ecosystems, and the mechanics of how large advertisers and agencies operate within the AdTech stack. This background made her a uniquely qualified bridge between the buy side and the technology platforms that power modern advertising. Gandon is a frequent presence on global marketing and advertising stages, including Cannes Lions and Davos, where she advocates for purpose-driven marketing, diversity in creative, and the responsible use of consumer data. She has been recognized as one of the most influential women in marketing and has used her platform to push the industry toward more ethical and effective advertising practices. Her dual fluency in brand strategy and digital infrastructure makes her a distinctive and influential voice in the AdTech and broader marketing ecosystem.

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