IZEA Appoints Frank Carvalho as EVP, Sales and Marketing
IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ: IZEA) has appointed Frank Carvalho as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Carvalho joins IZEA from Foap, where he served as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing over 30 years of global marketing experience.
Previously holding leadership positions at Leo Burnett and Publicis Groupe, Carvalho has worked with major brands including Coca-Cola, Merck, and Vodafone. His expertise spans traditional, digital, and social engagement strategies. At Foap, he was instrumental in expanding the company's global presence and strengthening partnerships with major social platforms.
Carvalho holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and the European Business School in Germany. IZEA CEO Patrick Venetucci emphasized that Carvalho's background in marketing, sales, and agency operations, combined with his understanding of social platforms and the Creator Economy, will be important for IZEA's growth strategy.
IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ: IZEA) ha nominato Frank Carvalho come Vicepresidente Esecutivo delle Vendite e del Marketing. Carvalho si unisce a IZEA dopo aver ricoperto il ruolo di Chief Marketing Officer in Foap, portando con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza nel marketing globale.
In precedenza ha ricoperto posizioni di leadership presso Leo Burnett e Publicis Groupe, lavorando con grandi marchi come Coca-Cola, Merck e Vodafone. La sua esperienza copre strategie di marketing tradizionale, digitale e di coinvolgimento sociale. Presso Foap, è stato fondamentale nell'espandere la presenza globale dell'azienda e nel rafforzare le partnership con le principali piattaforme social.
Carvalho ha conseguito un MBA presso la Pepperdine University e la European Business School in Germania. Il CEO di IZEA, Patrick Venetucci, ha sottolineato che il background di Carvalho nel marketing, nelle vendite e nelle operazioni di agenzia, insieme alla sua comprensione delle piattaforme social e dell'Economia dei Creatori, sarà importante per la strategia di crescita di IZEA.
IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ: IZEA) ha nombrado a Frank Carvalho como Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de Ventas y Marketing. Carvalho se une a IZEA después de haber sido Director de Marketing en Foap, aportando más de 30 años de experiencia en marketing global.
Anteriormente ocupó puestos de liderazgo en Leo Burnett y Publicis Groupe, trabajando con grandes marcas como Coca-Cola, Merck y Vodafone. Su experiencia abarca estrategias de marketing tradicionales, digitales y de compromiso social. En Foap, fue fundamental para expandir la presencia global de la empresa y fortalecer las asociaciones con las principales plataformas sociales.
Carvalho tiene un MBA de la Pepperdine University y de la European Business School en Alemania. El CEO de IZEA, Patrick Venetucci, enfatizó que la trayectoria de Carvalho en marketing, ventas y operaciones de agencias, combinada con su comprensión de las plataformas sociales y la Economía de Creadores, será importante para la estrategia de crecimiento de IZEA.
IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ: IZEA)가 Frank Carvalho를 영업 및 마케팅 부사장으로 임명했습니다. Carvalho는 Foap에서 최고 마케팅 책임자로 재직하며 30년 이상의 글로벌 마케팅 경험을 가지고 IZEA에 합류했습니다.
이전에 Leo Burnett와 Publicis Groupe에서 리더십 직책을 맡았던 Carvalho는 Coca-Cola, Merck, Vodafone과 같은 주요 브랜드와 협력해왔습니다. 그의 전문성은 전통적인 마케팅, 디지털 마케팅 및 사회적 참여 전략을 아우릅니다. Foap에서는 회사의 글로벌 존재를 확장하고 주요 소셜 플랫폼과의 파트너십을 강화하는 데 중요한 역할을 했습니다.
Carvalho는 페퍼다인 대학교와 독일의 유럽 비즈니스 스쿨에서 MBA를 취득했습니다. IZEA의 CEO인 Patrick Venetucci는 Carvalho의 마케팅, 영업 및 에이전시 운영에 대한 배경과 소셜 플랫폼 및 크리에이터 경제에 대한 이해가 IZEA의 성장 전략에 중요할 것이라고 강조했습니다.
IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ: IZEA) a nommé Frank Carvalho au poste de Vice-Président Exécutif des Ventes et du Marketing. Carvalho rejoint IZEA après avoir été Directeur Marketing chez Foap, apportant plus de 30 ans d'expérience en marketing mondial.
Auparavant, il a occupé des postes de direction chez Leo Burnett et Publicis Groupe, travaillant avec de grandes marques telles que Coca-Cola, Merck et Vodafone. Son expertise couvre des stratégies de marketing traditionnelles, numériques et d'engagement social. Chez Foap, il a joué un rôle clé dans l'expansion de la présence mondiale de l'entreprise et le renforcement des partenariats avec les principales plateformes sociales.
Carvalho est titulaire d'un MBA de la Pepperdine University et de l'Ecole Européenne de Commerce en Allemagne. Le PDG d'IZEA, Patrick Venetucci, a souligné que l'expérience de Carvalho en marketing, ventes et opérations d'agence, combinée à sa compréhension des plateformes sociales et de l'économie des créateurs, sera essentielle pour la stratégie de croissance d'IZEA.
IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ: IZEA) hat Frank Carvalho zum Executive Vice President für Vertrieb und Marketing ernannt. Carvalho kommt von Foap, wo er als Chief Marketing Officer tätig war und bringt über 30 Jahre globale Marketingerfahrung mit.
Zuvor hatte er Führungspositionen bei Leo Burnett und Publicis Groupe inne und arbeitete mit großen Marken wie Coca-Cola, Merck und Vodafone. Seine Expertise umfasst traditionelle, digitale und soziale Engagement-Strategien. Bei Foap war er maßgeblich daran beteiligt, die globale Präsenz des Unternehmens auszubauen und Partnerschaften mit großen sozialen Plattformen zu stärken.
Carvalho hat einen MBA von der Pepperdine University und der European Business School in Deutschland. Der CEO von IZEA, Patrick Venetucci, betonte, dass Carvalho's Hintergrund in Marketing, Vertrieb und Agenturbetrieb, zusammen mit seinem Verständnis für soziale Plattformen und die Creator Economy, wichtig für die Wachstumsstrategie von IZEA sein wird.
- Appointment of seasoned executive with 30+ years of global marketing experience
- Strong track record in expanding global footprint at previous company (Foap)
- Extensive experience with major brands (Coca-Cola, Merck, Vodafone)
- Expertise in both agency (Leo Burnett, Publicis) and client-side operations
- None.
Carvalho to Lead Sales and Marketing Strategy, Driving Growth and Innovation in the Creator Economy
ORLANDO, Fla., March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), the premier provider of influencer marketing solutions for the Creator Economy, announced today the appointment of Frank Carvalho as Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Carvalho, a seasoned marketing leader with a track record of driving growth and innovation, joins IZEA after serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Foap, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s global footprint and strengthening partnerships with major social platforms.
Carvalho brings more than 30 years of global, award-winning experience in marketing, sales, and digital transformation. His passion for impactful brand strategies and fostering collaboration among creators, partners, and brands—along with his experience across key industry verticals—will be a key factor in IZEA’s efforts to drive growth. He has held leadership roles on both the agency side, including at Leo Burnett and Publicis Groupe, and on the client side with brands such as Coca-Cola, Merck, and Vodafone, where he led large-scale marketing initiatives that shaped traditional, digital, and social engagement strategies.
“Frank’s impressive background in marketing, sales, and the agency business model—combined with his deep understanding of social platforms and the Creator Economy—will help push IZEA to new heights,” said Patrick Venetucci, CEO of IZEA. “His leadership will accelerate our momentum, strengthen client partnerships, and help us continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients, partners, and creators. He will play a key role in our mission to light up the Creator Economy with IZEAs!”
“In today’s dynamic Creator Economy, authentic brand engagement has never been more important,” said Carvalho. “IZEA has been a trailblazer in this industry, and I’m thrilled to join the team to drive continued innovation and expand our impact. By deepening partnerships and enhancing IZEA’s position in the market, we will continue to empower creators, platforms, and brands to thrive worldwide.”
Carvalho holds an MBA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, and the European Business School in Germany. Throughout his global career, he has been recognized for his contributions to digital marketing, brand innovation, and consumer engagement, serving as a driving force for positive change in the industry.
About IZEA Worldwide, Inc.
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (“IZEA”), is a Creator Economy solutions company that enables brands to collaborate and transact with the full spectrum of today’s top social influencers and content creators. The company serves as a champion for the growing Creator Economy, enabling individuals to monetize their content, creativity, and influence. IZEA launched the industry’s first-ever influencer marketing platform in 2006 and has since facilitated nearly 4 million transactions between online buyers and sellers. The company has worked with leading brands and agencies across industries, including half of the Fortune 50, to increase digital engagement, diversify brand voice, scale content production, and drive a measurable return on investment.
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