Marketing Innovation Executive & Brand Transformation Expert; Host of CNBC’s "Cleveland Hustles"; Author of "Txt Me (646) 759-1837"; Former Chief Media Officer at Mondelez International; Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Group Black

New York, NY, USA

Bonin Bough Biography

Bonin Bough is a marketing executive recognized for his work at the intersection of technology, brand innovation, and digital media. Bough holds the distinction of being the youngest C-suite executive at a Fortune 50 company and has contributed to consumer packaged goods brands such as Mondelez and PepsiCo before founding the growth accelerator Bonin Ventures. Prior to his tenure at Mondelēz International, Bough led global digital marketing for PepsiCo, Weber Shandwick, and Ruder Finn Interactive, focusing on digital transformation and brand strategy.

As chief media and e-commerce officer at Mondelēz International, Bough introduced the first fully customizable 3D-printed Oreo cookie and developed marketing partnerships across platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Paramount, ABC, NBC, and Fox. He executed deals with startups such as Foursquare and launched several corporate startup accelerators. During his time at Mondelez International, Bough managed over $3 billion in media spend, ranking among the largest media buyers globally. He has played a key role in the growth of brands including Oreo, Cadbury, Pepsi, Gatorade, and Frito-Lay.

As chief growth officer of SheaMoisture, Bough contributed to significant business growth, leading to the company's acquisition by Unilever. He also served as chief growth officer at Triller, a global social media platform, overseeing revenue and marketing initiatives. Bough is co-founder and chief strategy officer of Group Black, an ecosystem of Black-owned media brands, and serves as co-founder and advisor at Lockstep Ventures, supporting diversity in media ownership and investment.

Bough is known as the host of CNBC's "Cleveland Hustles" and the author of "Txt Me (646) 759-1837." He has held the role of professor in residence at TikTok, reflecting his ongoing influence in digital marketing and media innovation. Bough has been inducted into the Advertising Hall of Achievement, and his work has been recognized in lists such as Fortune's "40 Under 40," Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business, Ebony's Power 100, and The Internationalist's Internationalists of the Year. His speaking engagements address topics including business transformation, diversity, equity and inclusion, and innovation in marketing and media.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/10/2026.

Bonin Bough Speaking Topics

  • Diversity & Inclusion

  • Combatting Crisis - Growth in a Post-COVID19 World

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Bonin Bough Videos

Bonin Bough, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Group Black ...

Bonin Bough, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Group Black ...

Bonin Bough Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Group Black gives his take on CMO tenure falling to its lowest level in a decade ...

How to Grow a Legacy Brand Through Marketing with Bonin Bough

How to Grow a Legacy Brand Through Marketing with Bonin Bough

Watch Bonin Bough (Host, “Cleveland Hustles”) on the set at Nasdaq share what made him successful as Chief Media Officer for Mondelēz...

Talent is the New Black | Bonin Bough | Advertising Week New York 2016

Talent is the New Black | Bonin Bough | Advertising Week New York 2016

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Bonin Bough is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Combatting Crisis - Growth in a Post-COVID19 World, Hackonomy 2.0, BENDING THE CURVE: Tools to Unlock Organizational Growth, BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION and CREATING BUSINESS ROCKSTARS. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bonin Bough for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Bonin Bough generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Afdhel Aziz, Josh Linkner, Omar Johnson, Peter Guber and R "Ray" Wang. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bonin Bough for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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