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Tony Wells

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Venture Partner at Copper Sky Capital

Greater Phoenix Area

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Kristian AndersenunlockedTony: together at Octiv (2017)
Tony: together at 24 Hour Fitness
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×3Tony: together at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

About

Tony Wells is a marketing and business development leader with over 30 years working with high-growth brands, joining Copper Sky as Venture Partner in April 2024. He previously served as Chief Media Officer at Verizon, held senior marketing roles including Chief Brand Officer at USAA, and was CMO for brands such as 24 Hour Fitness, ADT Security and Schneider Electric NA. He serves on the boards of Yelp, Nexstar and TripleLift.

Experience

  1. Copper Sky CapitalVenture Partnercurrent2024 — presentGreater Phoenix Area
  2. Amalgamated BankMember Board of Directors (NASDAQ: AMAL)current2025 — presentNew York, United States
  3. Nexstar Media Group, Inc.Member Board of Directors (NASDAQ: NXST)current2023 — presentDallas, TX
  4. TripleLiftMember Board of Directors (Vista Equity)current2023 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  5. YelpMember Board of Directors (NYSE: YELP)current2020 — presentSan Francisco, CA
  6. VerizonSVP, Marketing | Chief Media Officer2021 — 2023New York City Metropolitan Area
  7. The ADVERTISING Club of New YorkMember Board of Directors2021 — 2023New York, New York, United States
  8. Association of National AdvertisersMember Board of Directors2020 — 2023New York, New York
  9. USAAChief Brand Officer2020 — 2021San Antonio, Texas, United States
  10. USAASenior Vice President (Covid Response Work Stream Lead)2020San Antonio, Texas, United States
  11. USAASVP, Senior Marketing Officer - USAA Bank | USAA LifeCo | USAA IMCO2019 — 2020San Antonio, TX, United States
  12. USAASVP, Marketing - Research, Analysis & Member Intelligence2017 — 2019San Antonio, Texas
  13. Pattern89 (Acquired by Shutterstock)Board Member2018 — 2021Indianapolis, Indiana
  14. OctivBoard Member2017 — 2018(Acquired by Conga)
  15. Schneider ElectricSenior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer - North America2014 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
  16. ADTChief Marketing Officer / Senior Vice President, Marketing2012 — 2014Boca Raton, FL
  17. 24 Hour FitnessExecutive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer2007 — 2012San Ramon, CA
  18. Visa Inc.Vice President, Partnership Marketing2002 — 2007Foster City, CA
  19. General Motors R*WorksVice President, Regional Managing Director2001 — 2002Thousand Oaks, CA
  20. SFX SPORTS GROUPSr. Director, National Sales2000 — 2001Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  21. The Mills Corporation (acquired by Simon Property Group)Vice President, Partnership Marketing & Sales1997 — 2000Arlington, VA
  22. Nissan Motor CorporationAdvertising Manager1995 — 1997Reston, VA
  23. Nissan Motor CorporationCorporate Communications Manager1991 — 1995Torrance, CA and Washington, DC
  24. United States Marine CorpsInfantry Officer - 1st Batt 8th Marines | MCRD San Diego1986 — 1991Jacksonville, NC and San Diego, CA

Skills & more

Strategic Marketing ManagementBoard LevelBoard level experienceStart-up VenturesPartner IdentificationExecutive Management1Customer Experience1Digital TransformationGo-to-Market StrategyBoard of DirectorsMilitary LeadershipVenture Capital
+12 moreBusiness StrategyMarketing StrategyStrategic PartnershipsAdvertisingIntegrated MarketingMarketingBusiness DevelopmentPartnership MarketingDiversity & InclusionStrategic PlanningStrategySponsorship

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Colleagues at Copper Sky Capital

Anthony Soohoo
Venture Partner at Copper Sky Capital
Ashok Santhanam
Managing Director at Copper Sky Capital
Avery Cannon
Chief Financial Officer at Copper Sky Capital
Avery Cannon
Chief Administrative Officer at Founders Circle Capital
Benjamin Brockwell
Venture Partner at Copper Sky Capital
Brad Kotansky
Venture Partner at Copper Sky Capital
Claire Ainsworth
Partner at Triple Point Ventures
Drew Harman
Venture Partner at Copper Sky Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tony Wells?
Tony Wells is a marketing and business development leader with over 30 years working with high-growth brands, joining Copper Sky as Venture Partner in April 2024. He previously served as Chief Media Officer at Verizon, held senior marketing roles including Chief Brand Officer at USAA, and was CMO for brands such as 24 Hour Fitness, ADT Security and Schneider Electric NA. He serves on the boards of Yelp, Nexstar and TripleLift.
Where does Tony Wells work?
Tony Wells is Venture Partner at Copper Sky Capital.
Where did Tony Wells go to school?
Tony Wells studied at United States Naval Academy (Bachelor of Science - BS); The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School (Certificate, Business Administration); Harvard Law School (Program on Negotiation for Senior Executives).

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