Walid Khiari
Walid Khiari is a seasoned AdTech and digital media executive known for his work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, brand engagement, and revenue growth. At Brand Engagement Network (BEN), a publicly traded AI company, he serves as Chief Revenue Officer, helping to commercialize the company's conversational AI platform designed to enable brands to deploy personalized AI assistants at scale. His role positions him at the forefront of the emerging AI-driven engagement economy, where brands seek to move beyond traditional advertising toward interactive, intelligent consumer experiences. Khiari brings a multi-decade career in digital advertising and media technology, having held senior commercial and revenue leadership roles across the industry. His background spans programmatic advertising, digital media sales, and platform monetization, giving him a broad operational foundation from which to drive enterprise adoption of next-generation engagement tools. His experience navigating both publisher and technology-side dynamics has made him a credible voice in conversations about the future of brand-consumer interaction. As AI becomes increasingly central to advertising strategy, Khiari's work at BEN reflects a broader industry shift toward conversational interfaces and first-party data-driven personalization. He is recognized as an operator who translates emerging technology capabilities into tangible revenue frameworks, helping brands understand and act on the commercial potential of AI-powered engagement.
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Walid Khiari is a seasoned AdTech and digital media executive known for his work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, brand engagement, and revenue growth. At Brand Engagement Network (BEN), a publicly traded AI company, he serves as Chief Revenue Officer, helping to commercialize the company's conversational AI platform designed to enable brands to deploy personalized AI assistants at scale. His role positions him at the forefront of the emerging AI-driven engagement economy, where brands seek to move beyond traditional advertising toward interactive, intelligent consumer experiences. Khiari brings a multi-decade career in digital advertising and media technology, having held senior commercial and revenue leadership roles across the industry. His background spans programmatic advertising, digital media sales, and platform monetization, giving him a broad operational foundation from which to drive enterprise adoption of next-generation engagement tools. His experience navigating both publisher and technology-side dynamics has made him a credible voice in conversations about the future of brand-consumer interaction. As AI becomes increasingly central to advertising strategy, Khiari's work at BEN reflects a broader industry shift toward conversational interfaces and first-party data-driven personalization. He is recognized as an operator who translates emerging technology capabilities into tangible revenue frameworks, helping brands understand and act on the commercial potential of AI-powered engagement.
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- Joined Brand Engagement Network as CRO to lead commercial growth of its publicly traded AI engagement platform
- Built and scaled revenue operations bridging traditional AdTech and emerging AI-driven brand experience technology