Seth David Radwell

CEO

New York, New York, United States36 yrs 2 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Bestselling author on the American Schism
  • 25 years in global consumer marketing
  • Fluent in English and French
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned expert in consumer marketing and publishing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Customer AcquisitionProduct Development

Other Skills

LinkedIn Sales NavigatorInteractive MarketingDirect MarketingE-commerceMarketing

About

Possible summary: Seth David Radwell is a bestselling author and speaker who explores the roots and consequences of the American Schism, a topic that addresses the political and cultural divide in the United States. He combines his academic background in public policy from Harvard University with his 25 years of experience as a global business executive and thought leader in consumer marketing to offer insights and solutions for bridging the gap and restoring social cohesion. Seth has held senior positions at leading companies in the publishing, education, beauty, and digital sectors, such as e-Scholastic, Bookspan/Bertelsmann, The Proactiv Company, and Guthy-Renker. He has developed and executed innovative strategies for customer acquisition, retention, and engagement, leveraging data, technology, media, and content. He has also launched and managed several successful brands and products, reaching diverse and loyal audiences. He currently serves as a board member at Carpe, a skincare company for men. He speaks English and French fluently and splits his time between New York, Los Angeles, and Paris.

Experience

36 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
8 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Self-employed

Author and Speaker on the American Schism

Jan 2018Present · 8 yrs 3 mos · New York, New York, United States

  • SETH DAVID RADWELL is an internationally known business executive and thought leader in consumer marketing. He previously served as President of e-Scholastic, the digital arm of the global children’s publishing and education company, and as President of Bookspan/Bertelsmann, where he developed book clubs for diverse readership, Black Expressions and Mosaico, in addition to overseeing all editorial, marketing, media, and digital functions for iconic brands such as Book of the Month Club, Doubleday Book Club, and Literary Guild.
  • He also served as CEO of The Proactiv Company, the leading skincare brand for acne; as President & Chief Revenue Officer of Guthy-Renker, the worldwide direct-to-consumer beauty company; and as Senior Vice President, Content for Prodigy Services Company.
  • He holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude from Columbia College, Columbia University.
  • He currently divides his time between New York, Los Angeles, and Paris.
LinkedIn Sales NavigatorInteractive MarketingProduct DevelopmentDirect MarketingCustomer AcquisitionE-commerce

Carpe

Board Member

Jan 2018May 2024 · 6 yrs 4 mos · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

The proactiv company

CEO

May 2016Jun 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Greater Los Angeles Area

Guthy-renker

3 roles

President & Chief Revenue Officer

Jul 2013May 2016 · 2 yrs 10 mos

President & CMO

Jun 2012Jun 2013 · 1 yr

  • Responsible for all global revenue and P/L for Guthy-Renker.

Chief Marketing Officer

Jun 2010Jun 2012 · 2 yrs

Scholastic

EVP, President eScholastic & SAH

May 2005Dec 2008 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • President, e-Scholastic
  • President, Scholastic At Home

Direct marketing education foundation

2 roles

Officer

Promoted

Feb 2005Dec 2011 · 6 yrs 10 mos

Member Board of Trustees

Jan 2004Jan 2006 · 2 yrs

Bookspan (bertelsmann) marketing & editorial group

President

Nov 1998Mar 2005 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Prodigy services company

SVP, Content & E-Commerce

Feb 1996Nov 1998 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Mckinsey

Senior Engagement Manager

Jan 1989Jan 1995 · 6 yrs

Education

Harvard Kennedy School

MPP — Economics

Jan 1987Jan 1989

Columbia University

BA — Liberal Arts

Jan 1981Jan 1985

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