Vicky Wilkens Named Top 100 Marketing Executive

Feb 17, 2022

The CMO of ON Partners, Vicky Wilkens, Named on Alumni Spotlight’s List of Top 100 Marketing Executives of 2022

February 17, 2022 – Alumni Spotlight recently announced its annual list of the Top 100 Marketing Executives of 2022. ON Partners is proud to announce our Chief Marketing Officer, Vicky Wilkens, is #41 on the Alumni Spotlight list. View the full list published by Alumni Spotlight here.

The list is comprised of marketing individuals who are the driving force behind much of their company’s brand and market positioning success. As a result of the pandemic, marketing executives across all industries have had to adjust their strategies and employ tactics to maintain brand awareness in today’s ever-changing environment. These awardees employ years of experience and creativity to ensure their companies remain at the forefront of their respective markets.

There is no indication of a decline for a growing need for talented marketing executives. In fact, research indicates that marketing challenges will continue as audience attention becomes more fragmented across all types of media channels. This year’s awardees are best positioned to lead their companies towards sustainable growth and marketing innovation. Please join Alumni Spotlight and ON Partners in celebrating the achievements of the Top 100 Marketing Executive of 2022.

Vicky Wilkens – Chief Marketing Officer, ON Partners University of Michigan

Vicky Wilkens is the Chief Marketing Officer of ON Partners. She first joined the company in 2019. ON Partners propels an organization’s mission by building C-level and board leadership teams. Founded in 2006 by like-minded consultants, ON delivers a better executive search experience by bringing values-based leadership to retained executive search. Their business model empowers and incentivizes their consultants to be collaborative, transparent and accessible.

Wilkens first got her start in 2004 as a marketing coordinator for Turner Broadcasting System before moving on to become a marketing manager with Time Inc. She spent several years as a brand manager with ACTIVE Network and Mizuno USA. Her most recent position prior to joining ON Partners was as the VP of global consumer and brand marketing with The Weather Channel. Wilkens earned a B.A. in English and Communications Studies from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where she was an NCAA Scholarship Athlete, Big Ten Athletic Academic Recipient, and Four Year Women’s Soccer Starter.

View the full list of top marketing executives listed from Alumni Spotlight here.

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About ON Partners

In a high-tech world, our difference is human. ON Partners is a pure-play retained executive search firm building C-level and board leadership teams for high-growth private and public companies, private equity, and venture capital.

With a partner-led, high-touch model, clients gain direct access to seasoned partners who lead every search from day one to day done. Our boutique structure enables speed, agility, and precision. This hands-on approach fosters a deep understanding of client needs, delivers elite talent quickly, and ensures unmatched responsiveness.

ON Partners is the most referred executive search firm in the industry. And the numbers back it up— 85% of our clients return, 95% of new business comes from referrals, and clients and candidates rate their experience with us 4.9 out of 5.

Consistently ranked among the top 20 retained executive search firms in the U.S., ON Partners has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms and has appeared on the Inc. 500/5000 List nine times.

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