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Allison Robl Stransky

Chief Marketing Officer
Samsung Electrics America

Allison Stransky is the Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung Electronics America, overseeing U.S. corporate marketing and communications focused on driving profitable revenue growth and strengthening the Samsung brand. In this role, she spearheads the “One Samsung: Better Together and Enhanced by AI” strategy, bringing it to life through impactful partnerships and campaigns that showcase Samsung’s leadership in technology.

Allison champions Samsung’s bold innovations and storytelling to build brand love—while leading the charge in advancing AI-driven experiences. She embodies Samsung’s vision of everyday AI—dubbed “AI for ALL”—showcasing its transformative power to deliver smarter, more personalized, predictive, and private solutions that seamlessly integrate into consumers’ daily routines across generations. Across Samsung’s ecosystem—spanning devices, chips, and services—Allison is driven by a singular purpose: to enrich lives and redefine possibilities for everyone. As a strong advocate for inclusion, Allison is dedicated to empowering communities through accessible solutions and STEM education, fostering opportunities for underrepresented groups and ensuring that technology serves as a catalyst for positive change and equal access.

Allison's career has been defined by her dynamic leadership and innovation across top global brands. At Google, she led global strategy and operations for the Global Creative Works team, helping clients use data-driven insights to optimize their ad performance. Prior to Google, she honed her marketing expertise at L'Oréal, Unilever, and Johnson & Johnson, where she drove impactful brand strategies for major beauty and consumer products. From enhancing digital engagement at Google to launching industry-leading products at L'Oréal and Unilever, Allison has consistently empowered brands to connect with consumers through creative initiatives, elevating brands and driving profitable success.

Allison has been recognized with accolades such as the Advertising Week Future is Female Award and has shared her expertise on stage at leading industry events, including CES, Advertising Week New York, Campaign Convene, and The Female Quotient’s Equality Lounge, among others.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Marketing Management from Bucknell University and a Master’s Degree in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management from the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Committed to making a meaningful impact, Allison serves on the Board of Trustees for Helen Keller Services, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of blind and DeafBlind individuals.

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Events featuring Allison Robl Stransky
Events featuring Allison Robl Stransky