BECA is a tremendous organization whose mission to share, learn, elevate, and pay it forward is much needed, as oftentimes 'leading while Black' means navigating solo. Elevating the next generation of leaders and helping others find firm footing is a worthy mission and it brings me joy to collaborate with other executives to bring BECA's vision to life.

Sanyu Dillon

Member CMO, Penguin Random House

Sanyu Dillon is Chief Marketing Officer of Penguin Random House with expertise driving business strategy, revenue and growth for multi-billion-dollar media and publishing companies.

She has experience leading customer-focused data-driven marketing strategies, collaborating globally across divisions on strategic initiatives and blending disparate cultures from acquired companies to create cohesive marketing organizations.

She has an extensive background delivering groundbreaking brand strategies to reimagine the customer experience, driving DE&I initiatives to enhance the global workforce composition and building strategic partnerships with global technology and media firms. As Chief Marketing Officer of a $2.5B publishing organization, Sanyu is a key advisor to business unit CEOs and Boards of Directors on business and marketing strategy to maintain a competitive advantage in an increasingly digital-first environment.

Sanyu earned an Executive MBA from NYU Stern School of Business.

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Sanyu Dillon

Forbes Article: Sanyu Dillon (CMO, Penguin Random House) on the Future of Publishing

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