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Management Team
Martin Forbes - Senior Vice President, Corporate Operations
Martin Forbes oversees the worldwide operations of Vibrant Media, working to increase global revenue and profitability. Prior to joining Vibrant Media, Martin was a Director with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP UK working in the Management Transaction Advisory Group. Spending 9½ years specializing in private equity transactions, Martin advised senior management and corporations with investment strategies. Martin graduated from Leeds University in 1997 with Joint Honors in Economics and Management Studies and was admitted to the Association of Taxation Technicians and the Chartered Institute of Taxation in May 2000 and 2001 respectively.
Gabe Greenberg - Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Relations
Gabe Greenberg brings more than 14 years of multi-channel sales and marketing expertise in the automotive industry. Gabe leads the Global Automotive practice for Vibrant Media and manages relationships with all Automotive Marketers across Europe, Asia and the US. Prior to Vibrant Media, Gabe was responsible for sales and operations for Autobytel Direct and national sales for key enterprise accounts. Prior to the acquisition of Car.com by Autobytel, Gabe was Vice President Corp Sales at Car.com. Additionally, Gabe ran the automotive and retail practice for Bigfoot Interactive (Epsilon Interactive). Gabe is an active member of the DMAD, DMA, Ad Craft, Direct Marketing List and Database Council, LA Ad Club and New Jersey Ad Club.
Anna Kassoway - Vice President, Global Marketing and Creative Solutions
Anna Kassoway is the Vice President of Global Marketing & Creative Solutions. Anna is responsible for the company's corporate brand positioning and customized product solutions for strategic partners. Since her arrival in 2003, Anna has helped drive the evolution of the company's product suite, which today reaches more than 120 million unique users worldwide per month. Overseeing the creative department, Anna provides Vibrant Media's custom online product solutions for clients including Sears, New Line Cinema, Microsoft, AT&T and Chrysler. Prior to joining Vibrant Media Anna was the Regional Media Director for Beyond Interactive, the interactive arm of Grey Worldwide. In this role she managed multi-million dollar global media campaigns. Anna is an active member of the IAB, OPA, Advertising Women of NY, and the ABM.
Gavin McCloskey - Vice President, Corporate Operations
Gavin McCloskey has overseen Vibrant Media's growth from 5 to over 150 employees over the past four years building a robust finance department to manage Vibrant Media's global growth across five offices in the US and Europe.
Day to day Gavin works closely with the sales, business development and technology teams globally to drive future rapid growth.
Gavin graduated from the University College of London with a B.S.c. in Economics in 2000.
James Piper - Senior Vice President Sales and GM of West Coast
Before joining Vibrant Media, James served as Vice President of Interactive Sales for IDG Communications, driving sales for titles such as InfoWorld, COMPUTERWORLD and PCWORLD. With over 13 years of experience in the publishing and technology industries, James has represented companies such as the Red Herring and Imagine Media (now Future USA).
Ariff Quli - Senior Vice President Sales, East Coast
Prior to Vibrant Media, Ariff Quli has held senior level management positions with leading publishing, media and computer reseller organizations. He has both domestic and international experience in sales management and business development with companies such as CNET Networks Inc., IDG, VNU Business Publications, PC Mall, and Micro Warehouse.
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