Marketing Chief Magazine Top 100 Leaders 2026 | Page 37

TOP 100 | LEADERS

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James Whitemore

Title: Chief Marketing Officer Company: Indeed Industry: Technology
James Whitemore is Indeed’ s CMO, leading Indeed’ s global marketing and communications organisation, as well as the Indeed Hiring Lab and Go-to- Market teams. He is responsible for shaping Indeed’ s global narrative as an AI-first, customer-driven enterprise – translating innovation into clear, compelling storytelling that builds trust and drives growth.

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Melody Lee

Title: Chief Marketing Officer, Mercedes-Benz USA Company: Mercedes-Benz USA Industry: Manufacturing
As CMO of Mercedes-Benz USA, Melody Lee is responsible for shaping the brand’ s marketing strategy across the US and ensuring that the brand remains as relevant to today’ s consumers as it has been for generations. Her experience spans automotive, luxury, design and consumer marketing, and she has built a reputation for balancing heritage with innovation. marketingchief. com 37