Lisa Caputo
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see Lisa Caputo Nowak.
Lisa Caputo (born 1965) is currently Executive Vice President of Global Marketing and Corporate Affairs for Citigroup
. She has been has been Founder, Chairman and CEO of Citi's Women & Co. business since January 2000. She is a member of Citi’s Senior Leadership Committee and is the Co-Head of Citi’s Women’s Initiative.
In addition to her posts at Citi, Lisa is a television commentator and public speaker on current events and politics.
She lives in New York City
with her husband, son and daughter.
Lisa started Women & Co. when she first joined Citi. Women & Co. is a membership business which provides a host of solutions to address the distinct financial needs of women. Women & Co. offers a range of custom-tailored services to address women’s financial issues in their various life stages, which include one-on-one consultation with financial professionals, discounts and special savings on financial offerings, and news and educational opportunities. Lisa grew the business from concept to start up to revenue generator. Today, Women & Co. members account for over $30 billion in assets under management at Citi.
Previously, Lisa was Senior Managing Director, Business Operations and Planning, Citi’s Global Consumer Group. In this role, Lisa oversaw community relations, public affairs, internal communications, executive communications and the Office of Financial Education for the Global Consumer Group. Additionally, she served as Chief of Staff to the Global Consumer Group CEO, where she worked with senior managers to develop and implement strategies to expand the business and coordinate business activities across the Global Consumer Group as well as across other Citi businesses. At the request of the Citi CEO, Lisa also developed a strategic plan and organizational structure for the Citi Foundation to focus the company’s philanthropic giving.
Before joining Citi, Lisa was Vice President of Global Communications and Synergy for Disney Publishing Worldwide from 1998-1999. She oversaw communications, publicity and cross promotions and spearheaded the coordination of the group’s marketing and advertising efforts to ensure its brands were promoted with consistency. Disney Publishing Worldwide is the publishing subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company which reaches more than 50 million readers worldwide monthly and holds a leading position in children’s publishing in all major markets. Around the world, Disney’s books and magazines are printed in 37 languages and distributed in more than 100 countries.
Lisa joined Disney after serving as Vice President of Corporate Communications for the CBS Corporation from 1996-1998. At CBS, she helped oversee a department, which handled issues relating to CBS management, business operations and program publicity. She was also responsible for media relations, special projects and public affairs objectives in all aspects of CBS, and managed the CBS/TIME millennium symposium project, which resulted in the production of a series of nationally broadcast television shows.
In addition to her posts at Citi, Lisa is a television commentator and public speaker on current events and politics. She is currently a contributor to O Magazine. She has been an NBC and MSNBC political analyst for the past presidential election cycles and was a contributing editor to George magazine. She also served as a co-host of CNN’s Crossfire and CNBC and MSNBC’s Equal Time.
at the White House
during President Clinton’s first term where she oversaw the communications and media relations operations for the First Lady and the First Family and served as chief spokesperson. She held the same job through the 1992 Clinton-Gore campaign and the presidential transition. Prior to that, Lisa ran Al Gore
’s media operations at the 1992 Democratic National Convention and was the Press Secretary to US Senator Tim Wirth
and to US Representative Bob Traxler. She also was the National Issues Press Secretary for the 1988 Dukakis-Bentsen presidential campaign. Lisa recently served as a Senior Advisor to the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign and was frequently seen on CNN, MSNBC, and other television networks providing analysis on the 2008 presidential race.
and The New York Presbyterian Sloane Hospital Advisory Committee. Lisa sits on the International Steering Committee of FINCA International and on the Women@NBCU Advisory Board. She is also a member of The Council on Foreign Relations and The Financial Women’s Association.
In December 2010, she was named a 2011 winner of the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award
, given annually to six former NCAA student-athletes for distinguished career accomplishment on the 25th anniversary of their college graduation. Among her fellow honorees from that class were former NFL and Major League Baseball player Bo Jackson
and current New York Yankees
manager Joe Girardi
.
and received a Master’s degree in Journalism with highest distinction from Northwestern University
.
Astronaut
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see Lisa Caputo Nowak.
Lisa Caputo (born 1965) is currently Executive Vice President of Global Marketing and Corporate Affairs for Citigroup
Citigroup
Citigroup Inc. or Citi is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Citigroup was formed from one of the world's largest mergers in history by combining the banking giant Citicorp and financial conglomerate...
. She has been has been Founder, Chairman and CEO of Citi's Women & Co. business since January 2000. She is a member of Citi’s Senior Leadership Committee and is the Co-Head of Citi’s Women’s Initiative.
In addition to her posts at Citi, Lisa is a television commentator and public speaker on current events and politics.
She lives in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
with her husband, son and daughter.
Business career
As Citi’s Executive Vice President of Global Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Lisa manages an integrated marketing, corporate communications and community relations strategy for Citi. She oversees the marketing, advertising, branding, consumer insights, media, sponsorships, external and internal communications, media relations, issues management, executive communications and community relations operations at Citi. In her current position, Lisa has management responsibility for approximately 600 people and oversees over $2 billion in media spend globally. Additionally, she manages the company-wide initiative on the corporate brand which resulted in the re-branding of the company from Citigroup to Citi, and the sale of the red umbrella logo to Travelers. She also directs the development of Citigroup’s corporate brand advertising campaign. Citi is one of the top financial services brands and one of the top consumer brands globally.Lisa started Women & Co. when she first joined Citi. Women & Co. is a membership business which provides a host of solutions to address the distinct financial needs of women. Women & Co. offers a range of custom-tailored services to address women’s financial issues in their various life stages, which include one-on-one consultation with financial professionals, discounts and special savings on financial offerings, and news and educational opportunities. Lisa grew the business from concept to start up to revenue generator. Today, Women & Co. members account for over $30 billion in assets under management at Citi.
Previously, Lisa was Senior Managing Director, Business Operations and Planning, Citi’s Global Consumer Group. In this role, Lisa oversaw community relations, public affairs, internal communications, executive communications and the Office of Financial Education for the Global Consumer Group. Additionally, she served as Chief of Staff to the Global Consumer Group CEO, where she worked with senior managers to develop and implement strategies to expand the business and coordinate business activities across the Global Consumer Group as well as across other Citi businesses. At the request of the Citi CEO, Lisa also developed a strategic plan and organizational structure for the Citi Foundation to focus the company’s philanthropic giving.
Before joining Citi, Lisa was Vice President of Global Communications and Synergy for Disney Publishing Worldwide from 1998-1999. She oversaw communications, publicity and cross promotions and spearheaded the coordination of the group’s marketing and advertising efforts to ensure its brands were promoted with consistency. Disney Publishing Worldwide is the publishing subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company which reaches more than 50 million readers worldwide monthly and holds a leading position in children’s publishing in all major markets. Around the world, Disney’s books and magazines are printed in 37 languages and distributed in more than 100 countries.
Lisa joined Disney after serving as Vice President of Corporate Communications for the CBS Corporation from 1996-1998. At CBS, she helped oversee a department, which handled issues relating to CBS management, business operations and program publicity. She was also responsible for media relations, special projects and public affairs objectives in all aspects of CBS, and managed the CBS/TIME millennium symposium project, which resulted in the production of a series of nationally broadcast television shows.
In addition to her posts at Citi, Lisa is a television commentator and public speaker on current events and politics. She is currently a contributor to O Magazine. She has been an NBC and MSNBC political analyst for the past presidential election cycles and was a contributing editor to George magazine. She also served as a co-host of CNN’s Crossfire and CNBC and MSNBC’s Equal Time.
Political career
Prior to embarking on a career in business, Lisa spent over a decade in the public sector. She served as Deputy Assistant to the President and as Press Secretary to First Lady Hillary Rodham ClintonHillary Rodham Clinton
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is the 67th United States Secretary of State, serving in the administration of President Barack Obama. She was a United States Senator for New York from 2001 to 2009. As the wife of the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, she was the First Lady of the...
at the White House
White House
The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., the house was designed by Irish-born James Hoban, and built between 1792 and 1800 of white-painted Aquia sandstone in the Neoclassical...
during President Clinton’s first term where she oversaw the communications and media relations operations for the First Lady and the First Family and served as chief spokesperson. She held the same job through the 1992 Clinton-Gore campaign and the presidential transition. Prior to that, Lisa ran Al Gore
Al Gore
Albert Arnold "Al" Gore, Jr. served as the 45th Vice President of the United States , under President Bill Clinton. He was the Democratic Party's nominee for President in the 2000 U.S. presidential election....
’s media operations at the 1992 Democratic National Convention and was the Press Secretary to US Senator Tim Wirth
Tim Wirth
Timothy Endicott Wirth is a former United States Senator from Colorado. Wirth, a Democrat, was a member of the House from 1975 to 1987 and was elected to the Senate in 1986, serving one term there before stepping down. He was Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs during the Clinton...
and to US Representative Bob Traxler. She also was the National Issues Press Secretary for the 1988 Dukakis-Bentsen presidential campaign. Lisa recently served as a Senior Advisor to the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign and was frequently seen on CNN, MSNBC, and other television networks providing analysis on the 2008 presidential race.
Organizations
Lisa is a board member of the following organizations: WNET Channel 13, the Sesame Workshop, New Visions for Public Schools, The Creative CoalitionCreative Coalition
The Creative Coalition is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, politically-active group formed of members of the American entertainment industry....
and The New York Presbyterian Sloane Hospital Advisory Committee. Lisa sits on the International Steering Committee of FINCA International and on the Women@NBCU Advisory Board. She is also a member of The Council on Foreign Relations and The Financial Women’s Association.
Awards and honors
Lisa was selected as the 2008 AWNY Advertising Woman of the Year and one of Ad Age’s 2008 Advertising Women to Watch. She is the 2007 NYWICI Matrix Winner for outstanding achievements in the communications industry and was also recognized as the 2005 Direct Marketing International Woman of the Year. In 2005, Lisa was selected as a Young Global Leader of The World Economic Forum. In 2004, she was named one of "New York's Rising Stars: 40 under 40" by Crain's New York Business. In 2000, Lisa was named by Crain's New York Business as one of the six New York women who are emerging as influential. In 2002, she was named by Earth Times as one of the 100 most influential women in New York and by The New York Resident as one of Manhattan’s top 50 business leaders.In December 2010, she was named a 2011 winner of the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award
Silver Anniversary Awards (NCAA)
The Silver Anniversary Awards are given each year by the American National Collegiate Athletic Association to recognize six distinguished former student-athletes on their 25th anniversary as college graduates. The Silver Anniversary Awards were first given in 1973, when five distinguished former...
, given annually to six former NCAA student-athletes for distinguished career accomplishment on the 25th anniversary of their college graduation. Among her fellow honorees from that class were former NFL and Major League Baseball player Bo Jackson
Bo Jackson
Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson is a former American baseball and football player. He was the first athlete to be named an All-Star in two major American sports, and also won the Heisman Trophy in 1985....
and current New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
manager Joe Girardi
Joe Girardi
Joseph Elliott Girardi is a former Major League Baseball catcher and current manager of the New York Yankees. During a 15-year playing career, he played from 1989–2003 for the Chicago Cubs, the Colorado Rockies, the New York Yankees, and St. Louis Cardinals...
.
Education
Lisa graduated magna cum laude from Brown UniversityBrown University
Brown University is a private, Ivy League university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1764 prior to American independence from the British Empire as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations early in the reign of King George III ,...
and received a Master’s degree in Journalism with highest distinction from Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois, USA. Northwestern has eleven undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools offering 124 undergraduate degrees and 145 graduate and professional degrees....
.