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Rebecca Flavin

Rebecca Flavin

DENVER,CO

Summary

Customer-centric executive with 20+ years of experience driving growth, innovation, and enterprise transformation for global organizations. Trusted advisor to C-suite leaders, recognized for translating complex customer and business challenges into scalable, technology-enabled solutions that deliver customer value and measurable business impact. Proven track record of accelerating growth through strategic partnerships, client leadership, and AI-enabled transformation while building high-performing teams and aligning stakeholders around a shared vision. Passionate about creating human-centered experiences that strengthen customer relationships, empower employees, and generate lasting business value through the responsible adoption of AI and emerging technologies.

Overview

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Certification
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27
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Experience Officer

VML
08.2022 - Current
  • Matured the current CX practice and created a new CX vision, strategies and go-to-market offerings in North America.
  • Guided cross-functional teams in executing CX-led transformations incorporating CX strategy, innovation, CRM, Loyalty, content transformation, and digital products and platforms.
  • Accelerated 125% year-over-year expansion among current and prospective clients
  • Fostered analyst connections that substantially elevated agency rankings with Forrester and IDC.
  • Led CX initiatives on major accounts: Ford, Pearson, and Spectrum
  • Directed human-centered design workshops in partnership with colleagues.
  • Supported clients in creating robust VOC and CX measurement initiatives.
  • Orchestrated cross-functional teams to advance customer journey and bolster brand loyalty initiatives.
  • Implemented data-driven insights to optimize customer experience and streamline service delivery channels.
  • Established performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness of experience enhancements across multiple platforms.
  • Aligned customer-centric goals with overall business objectives through collaboration with executive leadership.
  • Led cross-functional teams to enhance customer journey strategies and experiences.

CX Council Executive Board Member

4A's
03.2020 - 07.2026

Led strategic initiatives to advance customer experience standards and best practices across a network of leading marketing and advertising agencies.

  • Presented an industry webinar on CX Measurement and Business Impact to more than 500 marketing and customer experience leaders.
  • Advised executive board members on customer experience governance, maturity models, and performance measurement to strengthen organizational capabilities.

Global Chief Experience Strategy Officer

Ogilvy
04.2021 - 07.2022
  • Accelerated practice growth through strategic business development and client expansion initiatives, achieving a 40% new business conversion rate.
  • Defined the global vision and strategic direction for the Customer Experience and Digital Platforms practice, driving innovation, capability maturity, and sustainable growth.
  • Unified customer experience methodologies across global regions (APAC, EMEA, LatAm and NA), establishing scalable standards, governance, and best practices that strengthened delivery quality and organizational alignment.
  • Built and led a global CX Community of Practice with over 5k professionals that fostered collaboration, accelerated the adoption of leading CX frameworks, and advanced enterprise-wide customer experience maturity.

Global Chief Experience Design Officer

Ogilvy Consulting
12.2017 - 08.2021
  • Developed data-driven CX strategies for global clients
  • Hosted CX webinars on CX Measurement and CX Strategy
  • Led the cross-functional Experience team in North America
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated marketing and experience solutions effectively.
  • Facilitated design thinking/HCD workshops for to foster creativity, innovation and customer centricity.
  • Designed global design systems and eCommerce sites and apps for British Airways, CIE Tours, and MSC Cruise resulting in 30-100% increase in conversion.

Chief Executive Officer

Effective Inc.
01.2009 - 12.2017

Effective is an experience agency that embraces digital complexity through a measurable, human-centered design approach. We use comprehensive insight to help clients discover unmet opportunities and build transformative customer experiences. With more than a decade of raising the bar, our purpose-driven, diverse teams share their expertise in design thinking, customer insights, data strategy, and technology to empower clients and achieve long-term success. Clients included: British Airways, Fidelity, Wells Fargo, Eli Lilly, Amerisource Bergen, Davita, and IBM.

  • Developed company vision and growth strategy
  • Expanded digital experience capabilities and grew additional in 3 additional markets.
  • Responsible for NA P&L and achieved 27% agency profit margin
  • Built and developed cross-functional digital experience team.
  • Pitched new accounts and business with a 40% win rate.
  • Implemented cross-functional performance coaching and development program.

Member Board Of Directors

SoDA: The Digital Society
01.2011 - 01.2014

Serving on the board of directors for SoDA, the Digital Society. SoDA serves as a network and voice for entrepreneurs and innovators around the globe who are creating the future of digital marketing and experiences. The organization's mission is to advance the digital industry through Best Practices, Education, and Advocacy.

Chief Marketing Officer

EffectiveUI
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Developed premium content for owned and earned channel strategy that increased web lead generation by 50 %
  • Cultivated analyst relationships which led to over 12 research citations and a 30% increase in leads from analyst referrals.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
  • Led cross-functional teams in launching innovative digital campaigns, increasing audience reach and interaction.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to align marketing initiatives with business objectives, driving revenue growth.
  • Managed budget allocation for marketing projects, optimizing resource utilization for maximum impact.
  • Developed and implemented B2B marketing and channel strategy to drive growth.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to develop long-term business goals aligned with overarching company objectives.
  • Developed premium content for owned and earned channel strategy
  • Delivered consistent growth in key performance indicators by continuously refining marketing strategies based on analytics insights.
  • Planned and executed events and marketing programs to increase qualified leads.

Head of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances

Merkle/Quris
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Developed strategic alliances and partnerships that increased sales leads by 100%, and new business by 30%.
  • Co-developed go-to-market and sales materials.
  • Account mapping and development

Vice President of Client Services

Return Path
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Managed account management, client services and project management teams.
  • Drove 100% account growth on client accounts
  • Responsible for consumer acquisition strategy and paid media
  • Negotiated advertising and commercial contracts to reduce CPA.
  • Cultivated a culture of trust, curiosity and performance with a focus on both Employee and Client CSAT

Education

Digital Leadership, Business Models And Practices -

MIT Sloan Executive Education
Cambridge, MA

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Journalism

California State University
Chico, CA

Skills

  • Strategic Growth and Retention Strategy
  • Enterprise Transformation
  • Customer Experience (CX) Strategy
  • AI Strategy & Human-Centered AI
  • Partnership & Alliance Strategy
  • Business Development & Strategic Account Growth
  • Executive Stakeholder Management
  • CRM and Loyalty
  • Cross-Functional Executive Leadership
  • Organizational Transformation & Change Leadership
  • Data-Driven Strategy & Decision Making
  • Journey Orchestration, CX Measurement & Analytics
  • Human-Centered Design (HCD),Design Thinking and Agile methodologies
  • Executive Storytelling & Business Case Development
  • Building a high performance and supportive culture

Affiliations

4A's CX Council, Executive Board Member

Awarded Campaign’s Digital Top 40 Over 40

Inc. magazine named EffectiveUI to its annual list of America's fastest growing private companies - the Inc. 500/5000 - for three consecutive years.

Certification

  • AI Bootcamp for Executives Edifai. Issued Sep 2025 Skills: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • CX Innovation (CX-III) Forrester Issued Jul 2020 Credential ID 49254294
  • CX Management(CX-II) Forrester Issued Jun 2020 Credential ID 48074598
  • CX Foundations (CX-I) Forrester Issued Apr 2020 Credential ID 47318769

Timeline

Chief Experience Officer

VML
08.2022 - Current

Global Chief Experience Strategy Officer

Ogilvy
04.2021 - 07.2022

CX Council Executive Board Member

4A's
03.2020 - 07.2026

Global Chief Experience Design Officer

Ogilvy Consulting
12.2017 - 08.2021

Member Board Of Directors

SoDA: The Digital Society
01.2011 - 01.2014

Chief Executive Officer

Effective Inc.
01.2009 - 12.2017

Chief Marketing Officer

EffectiveUI
01.2006 - 01.2008

Head of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances

Merkle/Quris
01.2003 - 01.2006

Vice President of Client Services

Return Path
01.2000 - 01.2003

Digital Leadership, Business Models And Practices -

MIT Sloan Executive Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA - Journalism

California State University
Rebecca Flavin