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Jennifer Rhiannon Lewis

Chief Marketing and Programs Officer at GLAAD

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Overview

Jennifer Rhiannon Lewis serves as Chief Marketing and Programs Officer at GLAAD as of October 2025[1][3]. Lewis brings 17 years of experience building high-growth consumer technology businesses in women's health, LGBTQ+, and community sectors, with background at companies including Nike, Universal Music, Unilever, and Pepsi[2]. Lewis has expertise in launching and scaling businesses from seed to Series B stage[2] and has won three Marketing Effectiveness Awards and over 40 Creative Awards[2]. Prior to joining GLAAD, Lewis served as Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Lex from March 2023 to June 2025, following earlier roles as Chief Operating Officer and Growth Advisor at the company[4][5][6][7]. Lewis also held the position of Head of Growth at Tia from September 2020 to December 2021[9] and founded Always Golden Ltd from October 2018 to September 2020[10]. Lewis holds a Master's Degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Oxford[11] and professional credentials including a Professional Diploma in Marketing from CIM and an IPA 1-3 Distinction[12][13].

Profile introduction
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Expert in launching and scaling businesses from Seed to Series B. 17 Years global experience building high growth consumer tech businesses at the cutting edge of women's health, LGBTQ+ and community. Experienced from start up to enterprise level (Nike, Universal Music, Unilever, Pepsi). My niche is having bold ideas and bringing people along with me to make them happen. Happiest making change, taking risks and growing people. Winner of 3 Marketing Effectiveness Awards and over 40+ Creative Awards.

Career history

  1. Chief Marketing and Programs OfficerOct 2025 to presentGLAAD
  2. Chief Executive Officer (Acquired)Oct 2023 to Jun 2025Lex
  3. Co-FounderMar 2023 to Jun 2025Lex
  4. Chief Operating OfficerJan 2022 to Oct 2023Lex
  5. Growth AdvisorMay 2021 to Jan 2022Lex
  6. Board MemberApr 2020 to Aug 2023Sad Girls Club
  7. Head of GrowthSep 2020 to Dec 2021Tia
  8. FounderOct 2018 to Sep 2020Always Golden Ltd

Education

  1. Master's Degree, English Language and LiteratureUniversity of Oxford
  2. IPA 1-3 Distinction at Institute of Practitioners in Advertising
  3. Professional Diploma in MarketingCIM, The Chartered Institute of Marketing

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