Chief Executive Officer at Acxiom
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.
Last updated Mar 28, 2026 by AI Enrichment
Chad Engelgau is the Chief Executive Officer of Acxiom, one of the world's largest and most established data and identity companies, serving some of the biggest brands and marketers globally. He is widely recognized for steering Acxiom through a pivotal era in AdTech — one defined by the deprecation of third-party cookies, rising consumer privacy expectations, and the growing importance of first-party data and identity resolution. Under his leadership, Acxiom has doubled down on its core mission of helping brands connect with consumers in meaningful, privacy-conscious ways. Engelgau joined Acxiom following its separation from IPG's Kinesso and has deep roots in data strategy and marketing technology. Prior to becoming CEO, he served as President of Acxiom and held senior leadership roles focused on product and data strategy. His career has been built around the intersection of data science, marketing effectiveness, and enterprise technology, giving him a rare combination of technical depth and commercial acumen that is highly valued in the AdTech ecosystem. As a prominent voice in the identity resolution and data connectivity space, Engelgau has been a consistent advocate for ethical data use, consumer transparency, and the development of durable identity frameworks that can survive the post-cookie landscape. He has represented Acxiom at major industry forums and has helped position the company as a foundational infrastructure provider for the modern marketing stack, particularly as clean rooms, data collaboration, and privacy-enhancing technologies have moved to the forefront of the industry conversation.
Acxiom (2020-2022)
Acxiom (2018-2020)
Acxiom (2015-2018)