Azher Ahmed

Azher Ahmed

Keynote Speaker: DDB Chicago

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Azher Ahmed Biography

For over 20 years, I’ve led technology, marketing, brand and promotional efforts across virtually all categories of industry. My clients include McDonald’s, Wal-Mart, State Farm, GEICO, Comcast, Fidelity, Tyson, Abbott Labs and Mars. I started my career as a designer and strongly believe creativity is vital to solving large, complex business challenges.

I’m currently EVP/Chief Digital Officer @ DDB in the US. Prior to that, I’ve built and led digital marketing at agencies including The Martin Agency, Arnold, FCB, and Townsend (now a part of Epsilon).

My career has spanned from strategy through deployment, design through development, and theory through application across digital and traditional media channels. I help make sense of (what appears to be) chaos and believe good leadership is involved and accountable throughout.

Along the way, there have been numerous award-winning campaigns and platforms spanning mobile, web, gaming, experiential, e-mail, social and online commerce. I’ve spoken at numerous conferences including Social Media Week (NY and Chicago), SXSW, Advertising Week, Internet Week and colleges/universities. I’m also honored to be involved judging The Webby Awards and various IAB initiatives including MIXX.

The press seems to like my bantering and I’m quoted with regularity. I’ve also written a few things and would love to write more at some point.

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Azher Ahmed Speaking Topics

Credit vs Collaboration: The Organizational Divide

There's a stark contrast between “owning” an idea versus collaborating in an open structure. It's often the root of the divide between “traditional” and “digital/new media” people. Because good ideas evolve into better ideas through collaboration and open input, organizations that can effectively bridge these camps are the ones that will survive. Let’s Kumbaya with Azher Ahmed, SVP Director of Digital Operations at DDB Chicago.

http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP11905

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How much does it cost to book Azher Ahmed for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Azher Ahmed, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Azher Ahmed are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Azher Ahmed, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Azher Ahmed speak about?

Azher Ahmed is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology and Social Media.

Who is the agent for Azher Ahmed?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Azher Ahmed for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Azher Ahmed for your next private or corporate function.

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Azher Ahmed is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Technology and Social Media. The estimated speaking fee range to book Azher Ahmed for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Azher Ahmed can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Brian David Johnson, Ben Kaufman and Jake Barton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Azher Ahmed for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Azher Ahmed Speaking Topics

  • Credit vs Collaboration: The Organizational Divide

    There's a stark contrast between “owning” an idea versus collaborating in an open structure. It's often the root of the divide between “traditional” and “digital/new media” people. Because good ideas evolve into better ideas through collaboration and open input, organizations that can effectively bridge these camps are the ones that will survive. Let’s Kumbaya with Azher Ahmed, SVP Director of Digital Operations at DDB Chicago.

    http://schedule.sxsw.com/2012/events/event_IAP11905

  • How do I book Azher Ahmed to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Azher Ahmed for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Azher Ahmed, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Azher Ahmed or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Azher Ahmed for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Azher Ahmed, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Azher Ahmed are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Azher Ahmed, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Azher Ahmed speak about?

    Azher Ahmed is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Technology and Social Media.
  • Who is the agent for Azher Ahmed?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Azher Ahmed for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Azher Ahmed for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Azher Ahmed or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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