2025 Speakers

Lisa Valentino is a visionary revenue strategist and transformative leader with over 28 years of experience in media and technology. She has a proven track record of leveraging data, technology, and innovation to drive exponential growth and lead large-scale transformations.

In October 2024, Lisa was appointed President of Best Buy Ads, the in-house retail media arm of Best Buy. In this role, she leads sales, product development, and reporting, steering the company's advertising division toward new heights.

Prior to joining Best Buy, Lisa served as Executive Vice President of Client and Addressable Sales at The Walt Disney Company. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in modernizing Disney's advertising platforms by driving the shift from linear to streaming and integrating advanced data and programmatic solutions. She led the launch of Disney's first-party audience graph, self-serve ad capabilities, clean room solutions, and several advertising innovations, solidifying Disney's position as a global leader in digital advertising.

Lisa's career reflects a consistent pattern of innovation and success. At Condé Nast, she built a thriving video business from the ground up, leveraging advanced analytics to exceed revenue targets. During her time at ESPN, she transformed the network into a digital sports powerhouse by establishing its first mobile and programmatic sales teams. Her deep understanding of market dynamics and her ability to execute forward-thinking strategies have made her a sought-after thought leader in the media and technology sectors. She attributes her unique sensibility rooted in advanced digital thinking to the decade she spent early on at Yahoo where Valentino held a multitude of sales leadership roles.

Lisa is a recognized industry leader, serving as Chair of the Board of the Advertising Club of New York. Her contributions to the organization have helped shaped industry standards while driving focus around mentorship & sponsorship.

A proud resident of New Canaan, Connecticut, Lisa lives with her husband, Ami, their two children, Liam and Olivia, and their two dogs, Kobe and King. An avid skier and former Division 1 soccer player at Lafayette College, she continues to draw inspiration from her athletic background, channeling her competitive spirit into cultivating winning cultures in both her professional and personal life. Lisa enjoys cheering on her children's sports teams and remains passionate about teamwork, resilience, and excellence—values she brings to every endeavor.