The World's Largest Influencer Marketing Company
We believe in the Art of The Possible.
We are the only influencer company that is a preferred partner of all major social media platforms.
Our obsession with brand safety and commitment to inclusion underpins everything we do.
We use the industry’s richest data, powered by the smartest AI and human intelligence, to precisely match audiences with creators delivering ROI and measurable business outcomes for brands.
Influential is trusted by over 60% of Fortune 500 brands.
Meet The Leadership Team
Ryan has brought brands, press, and financing to Influential. Taking the entire space to new heights, his mission to optimize and streamline branded content with a data-first approach has already shifted the industry – and he's just getting started. Ryan holds a Bachelor's degree from Rollins College.
Ryan Detert
Chief Executive Officer
Chris has brought his top-performing sales experience at Imagine Entertainment, iHeartMedia NYC, and Premiere Networks to Influential. His relentless focus on strategy generates stream after revenue stream. Chris earned a BS in Political Science from Villanova University.
Chris Poydenis
Chief Revenue Officer
Andrea is the former Chief Operating Officer for Havas Media USA. With her 24 years in advertising across roles in management, operations, digital, client leadership, planning and buying, she guides Influential’s successful operations and overall culture. Andrea has a BS degree in Business Administration from Alfred University.
Andrea Millett
Chief Operating Officer
Chris keeps the world’s eye trained on Influential. His 15+ years in marketing and PR include time as VP of Marketing at Von Dutch and CEO at American Rebel PR. Chris is ever key to our continued growth. He earned his Bachelor's from Pepperdine University.
Chris Detert
Chief Communications Officer
Will Starace
Chief Financial Officer
As Chief Growth Officer, Kim focuses on driving innovation and growth through strategic relationships while scaling Influential’s reputation as the leader in creator marketing. Kim has a wealth of experience with a career spanning creative, production, marketing and media. Holding senior executive roles at Publicis Groupe’s, Zenith for over 10 years, Kim is an expert in collaborating with marketplace partners to solve client business challenges. Prior to Publicis Groupe Kim held marketing positions at WEtv, Lifetime Television and USA Network. Kim lives on Long Island with her husband Jerry, three children, Grace, Connor, Lily and cocker spaniel, Lady.
Kim Iadevaia
Chief Growth Officer
With over 16 years serving the legal needs of corporate clients, most recently as General Counsel of The Switch Enterprises, LLC, a broadcast media production and distribution company, Areeg counsels management and all business units on complex corporate legal matters. Areeg has a B.S. in Telecommunications from the University of Florida and a J.D. from New England Law | Boston.
Areeg Eluri
Head of Business & Legal Affairs
Latarria keeps Influential honest. Formerly the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead at OMD USA with over 15 years in advertising and media, she pushes for equitable practices in the creator economy. Forever creating opportunities for all and working to increase pay equity.
Latarria Coy
Head of Ethical Media
Katherine leads Influential’s mission to build a scalable HR operating structure in support of our annual goals. She grounds the company culture with effective team and leadership principles. Promoting an environment for growth, responsibility, authenticity, creativity and empowerment.
Katherine Rae
Head of People
With over 19+ years of digital marketing experience across all facets of Media, Social, Influencer and Content Marketing. She joins Influential with deep knowledge of helping brands innovate while driving business outcomes. Prior to Influential, she was agency side, most recently spending 12 years at Havas building and leading the Social, Influencer and Commerce practice(s). Jess has a Bachelor's in Communications & Marketing from Endicott College
Jessica Padnes
Head of Media & Client Solutions
For over 15 years Jenny has established a solid record of building and managing high performance teams. Prior to Influential, she oversaw growth for the operations and strategy teams at MediaNews Group. Jenny holds a BA in Political Science from UCLA.
Jenny Lapat
EVP, Operations
Kristen partners with our clients to create innovative solutions that drive tangible business impact. Her 12+ years of programmatic, digital, social & strategic client planning experience leads our partners to the cutting edge of the creator economy. Kristen has a BA from UCONN in Communication Sciences and Sociology.
Kristen Dolan
SVP, Growth
As EVP, National Sales, Jesse built the sales operational framework of the national team and leads the West Coast sales team. His current focus is on market penetration, predictable performance, and training/ mentoring future sales leaders. Previously he worked at Social Native and two other startups with exits. Jesse graduated with a BA in Philosophy from UCLA.
Jesse Batres
EVP, National Sales
Tara boasts a nearly two-decade-long legacy of establishing strategic partnerships with top advertisers and holding companies. Her storied resume includes time at Above Average, Maker Studios and People Magazine. Tara holds a BS in Marketing from Penn State University.
Tara Rothman
EVP, Strategic Partnerships
Greg is a proven sales management veteran in the digital & social media ad industry. His enviable multi-platform sales and management experience at leading media/entertainment companies speaks for itself. Greg has a BA in Political Science from The Ohio State University.
Greg Reiss
Head of East Coast Sales
Greg is a seasoned advertising executive who has spent his entire career helping brands connect with engaged audiences through data driven creative activations. Over his 15+ year career, Greg has extensive experience creating meaningful advertising campaigns that reach audiences across traditional, digital and social platforms. Greg holds a BS in Communications from University of Michigan.
Greg Liberman
EVP, Head of Midwest Sales
Jessica Farber
SVP, West Coast Sales
As a 13-year Publicis Groupe veteran, Kimmy leads with diverse experience across multiple Fortune 500 brands as a buyer, planner, media & content strategist, producer, and sales leader. Her deep expertise has profoundly enriched her industry knowledge, empowering her to lead teams, craft multi-channel partnerships, and develop innovative marketing and creator strategies.
Kimmy Fleishman
SVP, West Coast Sales
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