Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Speaker: Laura Molen

Laura Molen is a visionary marketing and advertising executive with decades of experience driving innovation, revenue growth, and transformation across media, streaming, and advertising. She is widely recognized for her ability to develop innovative growth strategies, build high-performing teams, and forge transformative partnerships with global brands, agencies, and technology leaders. At NBCUniversal, Laura spearheaded the launch of One Platform, the company’s groundbreaking cross-channel advertising strategy, and played a pivotal role in scaling Peacock’s ad-supported streaming business, helping it surpass $1 billion in revenue. Her leadership has consistently combined commercial impact with a human-centered approach, emphasizing equality, empowerment, and DEI, while guiding teams through change and crisis to achieve professional success and personal fulfillment. Previously, Laura held executive roles including President of NBCUniversal Global Advertising Sales and Partnerships , EVP of NBCU Lifestyle & Hispanic Ad Sales, EVP of Cable Advertising Sales at NBCU, EVP of Network Sales & Marketing at Univision, and SVP of Advertising Sales at Paramount, VH1 and MTV Networks. Her extensive experience spans strategic planning, business development, streaming, digital content, ad technology, partnerships, operations, and team development across multiple platforms.

Laura brings a rare combination of strategic vision, operational expertise, and purpose-driven leadership, making her a highly respected voice in the media and advertising industries.