The 5 Most Influential B2B Marketing Leaders of 2026
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David Kessler
David Kessler is the founder and CEO of Starfish, a branding and creative communications firm he started in 2002. Before launching Starfish, he spent 20 years at major New York advertising agencies, where he worked on global brands such as Sony, AT&T, and Verizon. Many of those accounts included B2B divisions, and this experience shaped the direction his own company would eventually take.
Mat Golubović
Mat Golubović is the co-founder and CEO of Omnius, a leading B2B SEO and AI Search Optimization agency that works exclusively with SaaS, Fintech, and AI companies. With more than a decade of experience in B2B software marketing, he has built his career around helping technology companies solve one of their most important challenges: how to reach the right audience in an increasingly competitive digital market.
Kainos Consulting, LLC
Joe Garber is a multi-time Chief Marketing Officer who now works as a fractional CMO, helping early-to-mid-stage companies build strong foundations for growth. Over the years, he has worked with startups, fast-growing businesses, and large public companies like IBM, HP, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Micro Focus.
Sara Mitzner is a distinguished brand and marketing expert currently serving as the VP of Brand Marketing at AS Beauty Group. AS Beauty Group oversees five notable brands: Laura Geller Beauty, Bliss, Cover FX, Mally Beauty, and Julep Beauty. In her role, Sara leads her team in developing strategies and concepts across various facets of brand management, including brand mission and identity, partnerships, advertising campaigns, influencer and affiliate marketing, public relations, and social media.
GAN Integrity
Miriam Konradsen Ayed
Miriam Konradsen Ayed is a marketing strategist who has spent over a decade shaping brand stories and connecting businesses with their audiences in meaningful ways. As the Vice President of Product Marketing at GAN Integrity, she leads initiatives that define how products are positioned, launched, and communicated.
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