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Denise Colella is the Vice President, Global Digital Strategy Group at Adobe. An Ad Tech Executive with over 25 years of experience spanning sales, data, product, and operations, her career encompasses both Technology companies and Media, where she has led teams around the globe through product launches, revenue growth, complex acquisitions, and organizational transformation.

At Adobe, Denise leads the Global Digital Strategy Group, partnering with customers and internal stakeholders to shape how brands connect with audiences in an increasingly data-driven world. Her work sits at the intersection of innovation and execution — translating emerging technology into real business outcomes.

A sought-after speaker, Denise regularly takes the stage on topics spanning technology, media, women in the workplace, and health and wellness. Her perspective is shaped not just by decades of industry experience, but by a life fully lived. A cancer and stroke survivor, she brings resilience and purpose to everything she does. She is fluent in Japanese, has lived in both Japan and Europe, and carries a deep appreciation for global cultures and perspectives. When she's not thinking about the future of digital media and chasing her 2 doodles, she's traveling the world or cheering on her two kids, ages 18 and 14