Beth Ellard

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Beth Ellard (First Vice Chair) is a C-suite marketing executive and seasoned General Manager with successful experience ‘connecting the dots’ to drive strategic business model transformation and industry-leading B2C and B2B innovation and growth. She has managed overall operations and P&Ls of multiple businesses at Disney, Hearst, Comcast/NBCU, and Time Inc., delivering double-digit revenue, EBITDA, and audience growth. Beth has also served at the Board and executive levels at large nonprofits including AARP and the Ad Council, guiding and leading digital transformation initiatives aligned with organizational mission. She holds a BA from Georgetown University and an MBA in Marketing from Northwestern University’s Graduate School of Management.