Ladell Fuqua
New York,NY
Summary
Forward-thinking executive with 25+ years of experience driving transformation across media and publishing. Deep expertise in growth strategy, relationship building, digital transformation, and operational efficiency. A trusted leader with a proven ability to align and grow cross-functional teams and deliver high-impact results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SVP, Client Solutions
PWX Solutions
02.2023 - Current
- Elevated to SVP to lead client solutions across all business units, with expanded responsibility for growth strategy, digital marketing, brand positioning, and organizational alignment.
- Unified executive team to improve collaboration, communication, and decision-making.
- Introduced consulting offerings that drove incremental revenue and elevated PWX as a strategic advisor.
- Grew digital marketing revenue by restructuring teams and developing packaged client services.
- Reduced expenses and built scalability by expanding offshore operations and automation.
- Established brand marketing and business development teams to strengthen market presence and accelerate growth.
- Developed strategic relationships with key partners to enhance client service, improve retention, and win new business.
- Created divisional goals aligned to the company’s strategic growth priorities, which I co-authored.
VP, Client Solutions
PWX Solutions
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Promoted to VP to merge marketing and operations into a single client-focused unit, laying the foundation for a scalable, revenue-driven digital services business.
- Combined marketing and operations into a unified team, establishing the foundation for a revenue-driven digital services business.
- Built and led a team of Digital Account Managers who delivered world-class client service and strengthened long-term relationships.
- Cultivated a team of strategic thinkers to partner with marketing leaders and execute high-impact growth initiatives.
- Expanded use of existing technology and introduced new tools to improve digital marketing performance and reporting.
- Streamlined workflows and processes to create efficiencies that reduced costs and increased delivery capacity.
- Partnered with executive leadership to start to position PWX as a trusted digital growth partner for publishing clients.
Executive Director, Marketing
PWX Solutions
08.2016 - 12.2020
- Transitioned from Condé Nast into the newly formed joint venture, taking on responsibility to merge operations, stabilize the organization, and create a unified foundation for growth.
- Shifted team mindset from operating as an internal client group to functioning as a vendor-focused, client-service organization.
- Combined digital operations from Condé Nast and Hearst into a seamless unit, building a unified culture and operating model.
- Directed a structured Marketing Operations team, ensuring campaigns were delivered efficiently, on time, and on budget.
- Streamlined workflows, identified efficiencies, and made difficult restructuring decisions to reduce redundancy and improve performance.
- Stabilized operations during the JV transition, positioning the organization for scalable growth and stronger client engagement.
Skills
- Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to define organizational vision, anticipate market trends, and translate insights into actionable long-term growth strategies, adapting quickly to evolving business conditions
- Decision-Making: Skilled at analyzing complex data and business scenarios to make confident, informed decisions in uncertain and rapidly changing environments
- Leadership: Experienced in guiding, motivating, and inspiring teams by modeling successful behavior, driving accountability, and fostering a growth-oriented, resilient culture
- Communication: Adept at clearly articulating vision and strategy while building trust through transparent, empathetic, and effective communication with employees, executives, and boards
- Collaboration & Team Building: Demonstrated success in creating cohesive, cross-functional teams that work together effectively and adapt to organizational change to achieve objectives
Affiliations
Board Member - The Media, Audience & Content Marketing Association
Timeline
SVP, Client Solutions
PWX Solutions
02.2023 - Current
VP, Client Solutions
PWX Solutions
12.2020 - 02.2023
Executive Director, Marketing
PWX Solutions
08.2016 - 12.2020
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