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Bozoma Saint John

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Bozoma Saint John is one of the most celebrated and recognizable chief marketing officers in the world, renowned for her ability to infuse brands with cultural relevance, emotional resonance, and bold creative vision. As Global CMO at Netflix, she leads marketing strategy for one of the world's most influential streaming and entertainment platforms, overseeing campaigns that span global markets and diverse audiences. Her career trajectory reads as a who's who of transformative brands — Apple Music, Uber, Endeavor, and PepsiCo — making her one of the few executives to have shaped marketing at the highest levels across tech, entertainment, sports, and consumer goods. Saint John first gained widespread industry recognition at Apple Music, where her electrifying 2016 WWDC presentation — dancing on stage to introduce the service — became a viral moment that encapsulated her philosophy: marketing should feel human, joyful, and alive. She subsequently served as Chief Brand Officer at Uber during a turbulent period for the company, helping to rehabilitate its public image, before moving to Endeavor as CMO, where she oversaw marketing across a sprawling portfolio of sports, entertainment, and media properties. Her personal brand — bold, authentic, and unapologetically expressive — is itself a masterclass in modern marketing. In the AdTech and broader marketing ecosystem, Saint John is a powerful voice on brand storytelling, diversity in leadership, and the intersection of culture and commerce. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, has appeared on numerous 'most powerful women' lists, and uses her platform to advocate for underrepresented voices in the industry. Her influence extends well beyond campaign metrics — she has redefined what it means to be a CMO in the streaming era.

Last updated Sep 26, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
Global CMO
Company
Netflix
Based
Los Angeles, California, United States
Boards
1
Years in industry
20 years

Bio

Bozoma Saint John is one of the most celebrated and recognizable chief marketing officers in the world, renowned for her ability to infuse brands with cultural relevance, emotional resonance, and bold creative vision. As Global CMO at Netflix, she leads marketing strategy for one of the world's most influential streaming and entertainment platforms, overseeing campaigns that span global markets and diverse audiences. Her career trajectory reads as a who's who of transformative brands — Apple Music, Uber, Endeavor, and PepsiCo — making her one of the few executives to have shaped marketing at the highest levels across tech, entertainment, sports, and consumer goods. Saint John first gained widespread industry recognition at Apple Music, where her electrifying 2016 WWDC presentation — dancing on stage to introduce the service — became a viral moment that encapsulated her philosophy: marketing should feel human, joyful, and alive. She subsequently served as Chief Brand Officer at Uber during a turbulent period for the company, helping to rehabilitate its public image, before moving to Endeavor as CMO, where she oversaw marketing across a sprawling portfolio of sports, entertainment, and media properties. Her personal brand — bold, authentic, and unapologetically expressive — is itself a masterclass in modern marketing. In the AdTech and broader marketing ecosystem, Saint John is a powerful voice on brand storytelling, diversity in leadership, and the intersection of culture and commerce. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, has appeared on numerous 'most powerful women' lists, and uses her platform to advocate for underrepresented voices in the industry. Her influence extends well beyond campaign metrics — she has redefined what it means to be a CMO in the streaming era.

Career

  • Chief Marketing Officer

    Endeavor · 2019-2021

  • Chief Brand Officer

    Uber · 2017-2018

  • Head of Global Consumer Marketing, Apple Music & iTunes

    Apple · 2015-2017

  • Head of Music and Entertainment Marketing

    PepsiCo · 2001-2015

Board memberships

Vital Voices Global Partnership

Expertise & education

Expertise

Brand StrategyGlobal MarketingEntertainment MarketingConsumer MarketingCultural MarketingStreaming Platform MarketingBrand StorytellingDiversity and Inclusion in Leadership

Education

  • BA, English and African American Studies, Wesleyan University

Speaking topics

Brand Storytelling and Cultural MarketingDiversity and Inclusion in the C-SuiteLeadership and ResilienceThe Future of Entertainment MarketingBuilding Authentic Brand Identity

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Delivered viral Apple Music presentation at WWDC 2016, widely credited with humanizing the brand's streaming launch
  • Led brand rehabilitation efforts at Uber as Chief Brand Officer during a critical period of corporate restructuring
  • Oversaw marketing across Endeavor's expansive portfolio including UFC, WME, and IMG
  • Named one of Fortune's Most Powerful Women in Business multiple times
  • Author of memoir 'The Urgent Life' (2023), detailing personal resilience and professional leadership

Awards

Adweek Brand Genius AwardFortune Most Powerful Women in BusinessFast Company Most Creative People in BusinessEbony Power 100Billboard Women in Music

Publications

  • The Urgent Life: My Story of Love, Loss, and Survival (memoir, 2023)