For World Heart Day, Rokt collaborated with the American Heart Association to recognize leaders using their influence to create meaningful impact in business and beyond.
On September 29, more than 50 leaders were featured on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square as part of our Leaders With Heart campaign. The activation brought together executives from across retail, technology, entertainment, financial services, travel and consumer brands, alongside American Heart Association leaders and ambassadors.
Leaders With Heart was created around a simple idea: leadership is measured not only by what we build or achieve, but also by the influence we have on the people and communities around us. World Heart Day offered an opportunity to bring that idea to one of New York City’s most visible stages.
For Rokt, the activation was an opportunity to celebrate leaders, partners, and advocates who embody our value of Force for Good by using their influence to make a positive impact beyond their organizations. Together with the American Heart Association, we were proud to recognize this group and spotlight what it means to lead with heart.
Leaders featured in the 2026 activation
- Adrienne Ingoldt, SVP, Communications, Risk, and Procurement, Pilot Company
- Anne Walsh, President, North America Retail, Michael Kors
- Arianne Parisi, Chief Customer Officer, Kohl's
- Bill Burton, Chief Operating Officer, Rokt
- Brian Ferguson, Chief Marketing Officer, Cumberland Farms
- Brian Monahan, SVP, Albertsons Media Collective, Albertsons
- Brieane Olson, CEO, Pacsun
- Claudia Cividino, President, Jared, Signet
- Craig Galvin, Chief Revenue Officer, Rokt
- Cynthia Scott, Group CEO and Managing Director, Zip
- Damar Hamlin, NFL Player & American Heart Association Ambassador
- David Sandström, CMO, Klarna
- Eduardo Acuna, CEO, Regal Global Entertainment
- Elizabeth Buchanan, Chief Commercial Officer, Rokt
- Elizabeth Von der Goltz, Chief Revenue Officer, Poshmark
- Ellen Mulryan, Director UB Media, Ulta Beauty
- Emilie Kroner, SVP, US Market Services, Mastercard
- Gabrielle Nastri, VP, Growth Marketing, The Walt Disney Company
- Jen Ashton, Physician, Author, Entrepreneur & American Heart Association Ambassador
- Jen Wilson, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Lowe's
- Jennifer Foyle, President, Executive Creative Director, American Eagle & Aerie, AEO
- Jessica Jensen, Chief Marketing Officer, LinkedIn
- Jill Cress, Chief Marketing Officer, Babylist
- Joe Heck, U.S. CEO, Zip
- Jon Humphrey, SVP & GM, Rokt Ads, Rokt
- Katherine Lugar, Executive Vice President Corporate Affairs, Hilton
- Lauren Gellman, CMO, Google Health
- Manal Thomas, Head of People, Rokt
- Marisa Thalberg, EVP, Chief Customer & Marketing Officer, Catalyst Brands
- Mark Grether, SVP & GM, PayPal Ads, PayPal
- Megan Black, SVP, Digital Marketing and Media, Sephora
- Melissa Thomas, CFO, Cinemark
- Michelle Wlazlo, Brand CEO, JCPenney
- Mimi Nguyen Swain, CMO, Amazon Devices & Services, Amazon
- Nancy Brown, CEO, American Heart Association
- Nick Drake, VP Global Marketing, CMO Platforms and Devices, Google
- Pam Habner, Head of U.S. Consumer Cards, Citi
- Peggy Roe, Executive Vice President & Chief Customer Officer, Marriott International
- Pete Distad, CEO of Direct-to-Consumer, Fox Corporation
- Rebecca Levy-Lewis, Chief People & Culture Officer, Depop
- Robin Chiang, Chief Growth Officer, OpenTable
- Savy King, NWSL Player & American Heart Association Ambassador
- Selena Kalvaria, Chief Marketing Officer, Fanatics Betting & Gaming
- Shea Jensen, President, Urban Outfitters
- Stacy Berns, President, Berns & Co.
- Star Jones, Attorney, Advocate, Host, Entrepreneur & American Heart Association Ambassador
- Susan Lucci, Actress & American Heart Association Ambassador
- Suzie Reider, EVP Marketing, Ads, Lyft Business, Lyft
- Talia Bender Small, President, Female Quotient
- Tara Narula, Cardiologist, Correspondent & American Heart Association Ambassador
- Wanda Gierhart Fearing, Global Chief Marketing & Content Officer, Cinemark
