Executive Vice President – AI

CloserStill Media

Executive Vice President leading Ai4 brand as a premier global AI conference. Responsible for strategy, commercial success, and customer experience in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and scaling iconic global brands, with a focus on driving commercial growth and delivering exceptional live experiences. Possesses strong leadership and strategic capabilities to inspire teams and foster collaboration across functions.

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Brand DevelopmentCommercial Growth StrategyEvent Production ExcellenceLeadership and Team BuildingData-Driven Decision Making

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningMarket IntelligenceKPI DevelopmentCustomer Insights AnalysisOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationEmotional IntelligenceStakeholder Management

Industry Keywords

AI BrandExhibitionsConferencesCustomer ExperienceHigh-Growth Business

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build an Iconic Global Brand
Define and execute the long-term vision for Ai4, establishing it as the world's most influential AI brand and the premier gathering for the global artificial intelligence community
Drive sustained commercial growth across sponsorship, exhibition, registration, strategic partnerships, and new revenue opportunities
Position Ai4 as the benchmark for AI events worldwide
Expand Ai4 beyond the convention center by creating a city-wide Las Vegas experience that becomes an annual destination for the global AI ecosystem
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Content, and Product teams to strengthen brand awareness, accelerate audience growth, and deepen Ai4's international reputation
Help shape the long-term strategy for extending the Ai4 brand into carefully selected international markets
Deliver Industry-Leading Experiences
Lead the design and execution of world-class events that consistently exceed expectations of attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, and partners
Continually elevate production value, programming, hospitality, networking, and every stage of the customer journey
Build scalable operating models that enable rapid growth without compromising the creativity, energy, and attention to detail that define the Ai4 experience
Champion innovation across every aspect of event delivery
Build strategic supplier and partner relationships that elevate the Ai4 brand and enable best-in-class execution
Build a High-Performance Business
Use data, customer insights, and market intelligence to identify opportunities, guide strategic decisions, and accelerate growth
Establish meaningful KPIs that measure performance and long-term business success
Lead the continued evolution of business infrastructure and organizational capabilities needed to support a rapidly scaling global brand
Foster collaboration across every function, ensuring teams are aligned behind clear priorities and goals
Inspire Great People
Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing leadership team capable of scaling one of the world's leading business brands
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning

Requirements

What you’ll need

A person with a strong interest in AI, a plus if you have more direct experience applying AI
Significant senior leadership experience leading large-scale exhibitions, conferences, festivals, media brands, or other high-growth customer-focused businesses
A proven track record of scaling brands, driving sustained commercial growth, and leading high-performing organizations through periods of rapid expansion
Experience building and elevating category-leading brands that command industry recognition and customer loyalty
Demonstrated success delivering world-class live experiences where production quality, operational excellence, and customer experience are fundamental to success
Strong commercial acumen with experience developing growth strategies, identifying new opportunities, and delivering exceptional financial performance
A strategic mindset combined with the ability to execute with pace and discipline
Outstanding leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to inspire teams and influence at every level
High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and an authentic, collaborative leadership style
Strong analytical capabilities, using data and customer insights to drive decisions and continuous improvement
An entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition, resilience, and curiosity to build something extraordinary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive compensation package
company-matched 401(k)
flexible, inclusive hybrid working environment