2026 Virtual Coaches
Linda Cronin
EVP Global Media
Monks
New York
Linda Cronin is a distinguished media and marketing professional with a record of driving exceptional business growth and overseeing high-profile accounts across diverse industries, including CPG, retail, travel, and B2B tech.
With extensive experience in working leadership roles with top-tier organizations such as Coca-Cola, Salesforce, Home Depot, Keurig Dr Pepper, and CARE, Linda has demonstrated her expertise in developing and executing innovative, data-driven strategies. Prior to joining Monks as EVP, Global Head of Media, Linda served as Global Managing Partner at Initiative for the Salesforce client globally, achieving significant organic growth. She also has a personal passion for inclusivity and served on Initiative's DE&I leadership team.
Her tenure at Coca-Cola saw her pioneering integrated marketing processes and overseeing major media strategies for iconic campaigns. Known for her inclusive leadership and ability to cultivate high-performing teams, Linda's work has been recognized with numerous industry awards, including multiple Effies and Festival of Media honors.
She lives in Westchester, NY with her husband Tim, two children Joe (22 years old), Jessica (21 years old) and two dogs Whiskey (German Shepherd/Pitbull mix) and Brandy (Belgian Malinois).
With extensive experience in working leadership roles with top-tier organizations such as Coca-Cola, Salesforce, Home Depot, Keurig Dr Pepper, and CARE, Linda has demonstrated her expertise in developing and executing innovative, data-driven strategies. Prior to joining Monks as EVP, Global Head of Media, Linda served as Global Managing Partner at Initiative for the Salesforce client globally, achieving significant organic growth. She also has a personal passion for inclusivity and served on Initiative's DE&I leadership team.
Her tenure at Coca-Cola saw her pioneering integrated marketing processes and overseeing major media strategies for iconic campaigns. Known for her inclusive leadership and ability to cultivate high-performing teams, Linda's work has been recognized with numerous industry awards, including multiple Effies and Festival of Media honors.
She lives in Westchester, NY with her husband Tim, two children Joe (22 years old), Jessica (21 years old) and two dogs Whiskey (German Shepherd/Pitbull mix) and Brandy (Belgian Malinois).
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“I am delighted to be back with LIA, this time as a coach. Following my time as Jury President for the inaugural Creativity in Media category, I’ve seen the immense power that comes from breaking down the silos between our disciplines. As someone with deep roots in media, I’m excited to show this year’s LIAisons how the fusion of media and creative can elevate a good idea into a global phenomenon.”