Jim Riesenbach

With an extensive background in Digital Media, Technology, Data and Performance Marketing, Jim Riesenbach brings a deep track-record as a public company CEO, global operating executive, board director, and strategic advisor.  Riesenbach has built and led multiple high-growth, high-margin businesses, and overseen numerous acquisitions.  In early 2020 he reestablished his advisory firm, Riesenbach Strategic Advisors, which helps a wide variety of businesses to grow, innovate, and to develop and execute strategies for long-term success.  He currently serves on multiple boards and works with a wide range of clients, among them: LotLinx, OneAffiniti, TrueInfluence, HIMSS Media, IntentMacro, VentureBeat, and VitalBriefing. 

From 2014 through February 2020 he served as Executive VP and GM with Ziff Davis, leading the company’s Global B2B Division, which creates, builds and sells innovative marketing and advertising services, data, tools, and demand generation for leading technology companies.  In that capacity he oversaw a period of 4X revenue growth and 6 acquisitions, leading over 1,800 employees worldwide.

Before Ziff Davis, he was CEO at iInside (acquired by Skyfii), a high-growth Mobile Location company focused on the Retail & Transportation sectors.  Jim served from 2006-2009 as CEO & President of AutoWeb (NASDAQ: AUTO), During his tenure, he refocused the company’s market strategy, creating a series of innovative products and services for Automotive consumers, dealers and manufacturers.  Prior to Autoweb, Riesenbach spent a decade in senior leadership roles with AOL Inc. including executive oversight of the company’s strategic partnership with Google.  Prior to joining AOL in 1996, Jim spent six years with Comcast Corporation heading sales and marketing for Comcast’s Eastern Division, their largest region.

Jim holds a B.S. in Management from Rutgers University, where he recently delivered the commencement address at the School of Business. He has also completed advanced Marketing programs at Wharton School’s Aresty Institute. Riesenbach resides in Philadelphia, PA and Nantucket, MA, and is an avid marathon runner, world traveler, and musician.