Esther Francis
Esther Francis serves as SVP & Chief Marketing Officer, Brand Marketing & Communications at Audi of America, where she oversees brand strategy, marketing and communications for the luxury automaker's U.S. operations. She was brought in as a veteran of the German Audi brand, bringing firsthand knowledge of the parent brand's positioning and identity to the American market. Her appointment was notable as Audi of America created or elevated the CMO role to strengthen its brand marketing function in the U.S.
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- 15 years
Bio
Esther Francis serves as SVP & Chief Marketing Officer, Brand Marketing & Communications at Audi of America, where she oversees brand strategy, marketing and communications for the luxury automaker's U.S. operations. She was brought in as a veteran of the German Audi brand, bringing firsthand knowledge of the parent brand's positioning and identity to the American market. Her appointment was notable as Audi of America created or elevated the CMO role to strengthen its brand marketing function in the U.S.
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Notable achievements
- Appointed SVP & CMO of Brand Marketing & Communications at Audi of America, leading the luxury brand's U.S. marketing strategy