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Chad Engelgau

Executive at Innovairre

Leading Acxiom's evolution as a foundational data and identity infrastructure provider in the post-cookie era, championing privacy-safe data connectivity and identity resolution at enterprise scale.

OperatorConway, Arkansas, United States20+ years in industry

Last updated May 30, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Bio

Chad Engelgau is an executive at Innovairre, a nonprofit-fundraising company, having left Acxiom at the start of 2024. He spent 17 years at Acxiom, the data and marketing-technology company, including four years as Chief Executive Officer.

Previous Roles

Chief Executive Officer

Acxiom (2020–2024)

Expertise
Identity ResolutionFirst-Party Data StrategyData-Driven MarketingPrivacy-Enhancing TechnologiesData Clean RoomsCustomer Data PlatformsAudience TargetingMarketing Data Infrastructure
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree, University of Arkansas
Notable Achievements
  • Appointed CEO of Acxiom, leading the company's strategic transformation in the post-cookie identity landscape
  • Guided Acxiom's product evolution toward privacy-safe data collaboration and clean room technologies
  • Helped position Acxiom as a key identity infrastructure partner for major global brands and agencies
  • Led Acxiom through its continued independence and growth following IPG's restructuring of its data assets
Speaking Topics
The Future of Identity ResolutionPrivacy-Safe Data CollaborationFirst-Party Data Strategy for MarketersData Ethics and Consumer TrustThe Post-Cookie Marketing Ecosystem
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