Bonin Bough

Bonin Bough

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer at Group Black; Former Chief Media & eCommerce Officer at Mondeléz International (Formerly Kraft Foods); Host of CNBC's "Cleveland Hustles" & Author, "Txt Me"

Bonin Bough Biography

Bonin Bough is an accomplished marketing executive, best recognized as the host of CNBC’s "Cleveland Hustles" and the author of "Txt Me (646) 759-1837." Holding the record as the youngest C-suite executive at a Fortune 50 Company, he has worked for billion-dollar CPG brands such as Mondelez and PepsiCo before launching his own growth accelerator - Bonin Ventures. He also serves as a co-founder and advisor at Lockstep Ventures. Recently, Bough has taken on the role of Professor in Residence at TikTok, indicating his continued influence and relevance in the digital marketing sphere.

Throughout his career, Bough has spearheaded successful organization transformations and has played a key role in the rapid growth of globally beloved billion-dollar brands, including Oreo, Cadbury's, Pepsi, Gatorade, and Frito-Lay. His tenure as the Chief Growth Officer of SheaMoisture was particularly notable, wherein he led the company to grow by approximately 50% within 12 months, culminating in its acquisition by Unilever for close to $1 billion dollars. As a former Chief Strategy Officer at Wieden + Kennedy, New York, his expertise in leveraging the power of culture to influence behavior and inspire collective change further exemplifies his pivotal role in brand transformations.

As the former Chief Media Officer at Mondelez International, Bough was entrusted with managing over $3 billion dollars in media spend, ranking him as the seventh largest media buyer globally. He was instrumental in shifting the company's digital spending from 3% to over 32%, generating $2 billion in top-line net revenue and $300 million in bottom-line savings. His strategic initiatives have also led to Sour Patch Kids becoming the fastest-growing candy brand worldwide. During his stint as head of eCommerce, he successfully increased online sales from $65 million to $265 million within a span of 18 months.

Widely recognized for his expertise in innovation and mobile marketing, Bough has been honored with induction into the Advertising Hall of Achievement. His accomplishments have been highlighted in numerous notable 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. In 2020, Bough took up the role of Chief Growth Officer at Triller, a global social media platform, where he oversaw all revenue and marketing initiatives, continuing his legacy of fostering growth and success until 2022. Bough now serves as the co-founder and chief strategy officer at Group Black, one of the largest collectives of Black-owned media and diverse creators.

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Bonin Bough Speaking Topics

Diversity & Inclusion

Combatting Crisis - Growth in a Post-COVID19 World

Hackonomy 2.0

How do you create value by breaking things? In this hour-long* keynote presentation I take your audience on a journey to discover how they can hack their business, their way of doing things, and ultimately themselves. Most think that the word "hacker" sounds negative, but not all hackers are bad. Instead, hackers and hack-thinking are the source of a monumental, positive shift in business, technology, startups and culture all over the world. Hackers can create immense value by breaking things, whether it’s breaking from tradition, process, or simply “the way we’ve always done things.” A new hacking economy – or “hackonomy” – is spreading quickly across industries, from software to hardware, aviation to space exploration. Hacking is even changing less obvious parts of human life, like dating. And, of course, the hackonomy has a huge impact on marketing.

BENDING THE CURVE: Tools to Unlock Organizational Growth

This presentation will show you how growth is the only thing that matters in business in the 21st Century. Whether you are an employee at a start-up, or working for a global brand, Bonin will show you tried-and-tested models that will allow you to shift the time-frame for your company’s growth trajectory.

Learn how to drive innovation across your organization from someone who did it at the largest companies in the world. Bonin will share how he took brands like Oreo, Cadbury's, Pepsi and Gatorade and helped them to drive strategic initiatives and develop leading-edge marketing campaigns. He will share how this groundwork eventually resulted in him taking Mondelez International’s e-commerce business from $65MM to 265MM in the 18 months that he ran it.

You’ll learn how break-through communications, combined with customer data, is set to create an entirely new and direct relationship with the consumer. Bonin will share the real-life story of how he leveraged this methodology to grow Sundial Brands (Shea Moisture) from $250-350m before they were acquired by Unilever for close to $1 Billion. He will also share how he is now working with a portfolio of companies who are developing the technologies and platforms that will help your organization to unlock this type of success in the future.

Most importantly Bonin will show you how you can realize your full-potential, utilize your strengths, and use your success to ultimately to catapult your career.

BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION

What can large brands teach small start-ups? In this presentation I share my experience from working with ten small businesses during my time as the host of CNBC's Cleveland Hustles. Find out the real stories behind the businesses featured on the hit show and inspire your attendees to apply these same growth-hacking techniques to their own brands.

Bonin Bough Videos

Opening Keynote - Bonin Bough
How to Grow a Legacy Brand Through Marketing with Bonin Bough
Talent is the New Black | Bonin Bough | Advertising Week New York 2016

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How much does it cost to book Bonin Bough for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Bonin Bough, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Bonin Bough are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bonin Bough, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Bonin Bough speak about?

Bonin Bough is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Disruptive Thinking, Futurism, Entrepreneurship, Food & Beverage, Technology, Business, Innovation, Business Leadership, Marketing, Social Media, Communication, Authors, Business Growth, Personal Growth, Leadership, Modern Media, Black Heritage, Executive Leadership and Small Business.

Where does Bonin Bough travel from?

Bonin Bough generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Bonin Bough?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bonin Bough for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bonin Bough for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bonin Bough or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Bonin Bough is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Disruptive Thinking, Futurism and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bonin Bough for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. 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, Omar Johnson and Josh Linkner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bonin Bough for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Bonin Bough Speaking Topics

  • Diversity & Inclusion

  • Combatting Crisis - Growth in a Post-COVID19 World

  • Hackonomy 2.0

    How do you create value by breaking things? In this hour-long* keynote presentation I take your audience on a journey to discover how they can hack their business, their way of doing things, and ultimately themselves. Most think that the word "hacker" sounds negative, but not all hackers are bad. Instead, hackers and hack-thinking are the source of a monumental, positive shift in business, technology, startups and culture all over the world. Hackers can create immense value by breaking things, whether it’s breaking from tradition, process, or simply “the way we’ve always done things.” A new hacking economy – or “hackonomy” – is spreading quickly across industries, from software to hardware, aviation to space exploration. Hacking is even changing less obvious parts of human life, like dating. And, of course, the hackonomy has a huge impact on marketing.

  • BENDING THE CURVE: Tools to Unlock Organizational Growth

    This presentation will show you how growth is the only thing that matters in business in the 21st Century. Whether you are an employee at a start-up, or working for a global brand, Bonin will show you tried-and-tested models that will allow you to shift the time-frame for your company’s growth trajectory.

    Learn how to drive innovation across your organization from someone who did it at the largest companies in the world. Bonin will share how he took brands like Oreo, Cadbury's, Pepsi and Gatorade and helped them to drive strategic initiatives and develop leading-edge marketing campaigns. He will share how this groundwork eventually resulted in him taking Mondelez International’s e-commerce business from $65MM to 265MM in the 18 months that he ran it.

    You’ll learn how break-through communications, combined with customer data, is set to create an entirely new and direct relationship with the consumer. Bonin will share the real-life story of how he leveraged this methodology to grow Sundial Brands (Shea Moisture) from $250-350m before they were acquired by Unilever for close to $1 Billion. He will also share how he is now working with a portfolio of companies who are developing the technologies and platforms that will help your organization to unlock this type of success in the future.

    Most importantly Bonin will show you how you can realize your full-potential, utilize your strengths, and use your success to ultimately to catapult your career.

  • BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION

    What can large brands teach small start-ups? In this presentation I share my experience from working with ten small businesses during my time as the host of CNBC's Cleveland Hustles. Find out the real stories behind the businesses featured on the hit show and inspire your attendees to apply these same growth-hacking techniques to their own brands.

Bonin Bough Videos

Opening Keynote - Bonin Bough
How to Grow a Legacy Brand Through Marketing with Bonin Bough
Talent is the New Black | Bonin Bough | Advertising Week New York 2016
Bonin Bough: CMO Mondelez International | OMR Festival 2016

Bonin Bough News

  • How do I book Bonin Bough to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bonin Bough for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bonin Bough, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bonin Bough or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Bonin Bough for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Bonin Bough, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Bonin Bough are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bonin Bough, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Bonin Bough speak about?

  • Where does Bonin Bough travel from?

    Bonin Bough generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Bonin Bough?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bonin Bough for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bonin Bough for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bonin Bough or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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