IZEA Appoints Steve Bonnell as EVP, Account Management
IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ: IZEA), a leading influencer marketing solutions provider, has appointed Steve Bonnell as Executive Vice President of Account Management. Bonnell brings over 25 years of experience in managing global accounts and agency operations, most recently serving at Publicis Groupe where he led the McDonald's global account.
Prior to joining IZEA, Bonnell demonstrated success at Leo Burnett, where he managed the Samsung global business and held Managing Director roles in international offices. His appointment aligns with IZEA's strategy to strengthen enterprise partnerships and deliver strategic solutions in the Creator Economy.
IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ: IZEA), un fornitore leader di soluzioni per il marketing degli influencer, ha nominato Steve Bonnell Vicepresidente Esecutivo della Gestione Clienti. Bonnell vanta oltre 25 anni di esperienza nella gestione di account globali e operazioni di agenzia, avendo recentemente lavorato presso Publicis Groupe, dove ha guidato l'account globale di McDonald's.
Prima di entrare in IZEA, Bonnell ha ottenuto risultati significativi in Leo Burnett, gestendo il business globale di Samsung e ricoprendo ruoli di Managing Director in uffici internazionali. La sua nomina è in linea con la strategia di IZEA di rafforzare le partnership aziendali e offrire soluzioni strategiche nell'Economia dei Creator.
IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ: IZEA), un proveedor líder de soluciones de marketing de influencers, ha nombrado a Steve Bonnell como Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de Gestión de Cuentas. Bonnell aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en la gestión de cuentas globales y operaciones de agencias, habiendo trabajado recientemente en Publicis Groupe, donde lideró la cuenta global de McDonald's.
Antes de unirse a IZEA, Bonnell tuvo éxito en Leo Burnett, donde gestionó el negocio global de Samsung y ocupó cargos de Director General en oficinas internacionales. Su nombramiento se alinea con la estrategia de IZEA de fortalecer las asociaciones empresariales y ofrecer soluciones estratégicas en la Economía de los Creadores.
IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ: IZEA)는 선도적인 인플루언서 마케팅 솔루션 제공업체로, Steve Bonnell을 계정 관리 담당 총괄 부사장으로 임명했습니다. Bonnell은 글로벌 계정 및 에이전시 운영 관리 분야에서 25년 이상의 경력을 보유하고 있으며, 최근에는 Publicis Groupe에서 McDonald's 글로벌 계정을 이끌었습니다.
IZEA에 합류하기 전 Bonnell은 Leo Burnett에서 삼성 글로벌 비즈니스를 관리하고 국제 지사에서 전무 이사 역할을 수행하며 성공을 거두었습니다. 그의 임명은 IZEA가 기업 파트너십을 강화하고 크리에이터 경제에서 전략적 솔루션을 제공하려는 전략과 부합합니다.
IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ : IZEA), un fournisseur leader de solutions de marketing d'influence, a nommé Steve Bonnell au poste de Vice-Président Exécutif de la Gestion des Comptes. Bonnell apporte plus de 25 ans d'expérience dans la gestion de comptes mondiaux et les opérations d'agence, ayant récemment travaillé chez Publicis Groupe où il a dirigé le compte mondial de McDonald's.
Avant de rejoindre IZEA, Bonnell a connu le succès chez Leo Burnett, où il a géré les activités mondiales de Samsung et occupé des postes de Directeur Général dans des bureaux internationaux. Sa nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie d'IZEA visant à renforcer les partenariats d'entreprise et à fournir des solutions stratégiques dans l'économie des créateurs.
IZEA Worldwide (NASDAQ: IZEA), ein führender Anbieter von Influencer-Marketing-Lösungen, hat Steve Bonnell zum Executive Vice President für Account Management ernannt. Bonnell bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung in der Verwaltung globaler Accounts und Agenturbetriebe mit und war zuletzt bei Publicis Groupe tätig, wo er den globalen Account von McDonald's leitete.
Vor seinem Wechsel zu IZEA erzielte Bonnell Erfolge bei Leo Burnett, wo er das globale Samsung-Geschäft betreute und in internationalen Niederlassungen als Managing Director tätig war. Seine Ernennung entspricht der Strategie von IZEA, Unternehmenspartnerschaften zu stärken und strategische Lösungen in der Creator Economy zu bieten.
- Appointment of experienced executive with 25+ years in managing global accounts
- Track record of growing major accounts (McDonald's and Samsung) by double digits
- Strategic hire to strengthen enterprise partnerships and scale operations
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Bonnell to Strengthen Strategic Partnerships and Scale Enterprise Success in the Creator Economy
ORLANDO, Fla., July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), the premier provider of influencer marketing solutions for the Creator Economy, announced today the appointment of Steve Bonnell as Executive Vice President, Account Management. Bonnell joins IZEA with a deep background in global client leadership and a passion for creative problem-solving that drives business growth. In this new role, he will focus on strengthening IZEA’s strategic partnerships with enterprise and high-potential clients, ensuring scalable, high-impact solutions across verticals.
Bonnell brings more than 25 years of experience managing complex, multinational accounts, building agency operations, and driving innovation. He most recently served at Publicis Groupe, where he led the McDonald's global account across all Publicis agencies, and previously oversaw the Samsung global business at Leo Burnett, successfully growing both accounts by double digits through periods of transformative change. In addition to leading some of the world's most iconic brands, Bonnell also held Managing Director roles at Leo Burnett's international offices, where he managed full-service agency operations and cultivated high-performing teams.
“Steve is a highly respected leader with a global perspective and a track record of success managing some of the most recognized brands in the world,” said Patrick Venetucci, CEO of IZEA. “As we continue to scale, his expertise in enterprise partnerships and client strategy will help us deliver even greater value to the brands we serve. His leadership will enhance our ability to provide tailored, strategic solutions that drive measurable results for our largest and most innovative clients.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining IZEA at a time when the Creator Economy is rapidly transforming how brands connect with audiences and shape culture,” said Bonnell. “I have deep admiration for IZEA’s ability to blend technology, creativity, and service to drive results. I look forward to partnering with our teams and clients to unlock new opportunities and deepen the impact of the work we do together.”
Bonnell’s appointment reinforces IZEA’s commitment to delivering strategic, high-impact solutions for enterprise clients as the Creator Economy continues to evolve.
About IZEA Worldwide, Inc.
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (“IZEA”) is an influencer marketing company with a mission to make creator economy solutions for marketers. We do this by lighting up the Creator Economy with IZEAs—our strategies, campaigns, and solutions that build brands and drive demand. Since launching the industry’s first-ever influencer marketing platform in 2006, IZEA has facilitated nearly 4 million collaborations between brands and creators.
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