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Kelly Schneider Lees is a dynamic C-level executive with over two decades of experience accelerating brand strategies and building omnichannel teams for global consumer brands (Viacom, Nike, AOL, Microsoft), private equity-backed companies (Dr. Martens, Meri Meri), and early-stage startups (Trip.com, Firetech). She currently leads Lees Consult, which supports VC- and private equity-backed consumer companies with digital transformation, multichannel strategy, and M&A due diligence. She also advises next-generation, AI-enabled marketing technology companies on strategic growth, product roadmap development, team expansion, and investment preparedness. Her current early-stage portfolio includes Phiona.AI, Agentman.ai, and AndesML
In addition to her advisory and board roles, Kelly serves as the success coach for Wharton’s Chief Revenue Officer program and Imperial College’s Emerging CEO program. She guest lectures on Digital Transformation, Marketing, and AI at universities worldwide and leads the AI in Marketing & Retail vertical within the Wharton AI Studio community.
Kelly holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, a BA in Studio Art and Political Science from Kenyon College, and a Certificate in Higher Education from the Harvard Bok Center for Teaching and Learning.
