Beth Wade is the Global Chief Marketing Officer at VMLY&R. Inspired by the impactful careers of her grandmothers, she champions gender equality within VMLY&R. Beth has facilitated meaningful change and growth as a founding member, chair, and executive sponsor of Lumina, VMLY&R’s employee resource network for women. With more than 500 members and a growth rate exceeding 50% in 2022, Lumina delivers valuable programming and initiatives, including support for nonprofits, safe space discussions, policy enhancements, and a Buddy Program. Beth has created captivating content, including her “Innovators Chat” LinkedIn interview series, which highlights inspirational stories of entrepreneurial women, and her former podcast, “VMLY&R Women Around the World,” which highlighted diverse career paths. She’s created VMLY&R’s Re/Imagine client event series, hosted industry panels and received prestigious awards, including 2023 Ingram’s CMO of the Year and 2022 Top 50 Women Leaders in Missouri.
