Linda Villani

Supporter
DISC Type : s

Chief Revenue Officer, US at MailOnline

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

Linda Villani is a dynamic sales executive with over 15 years of experience driving revenue growth in media, advertising, and technology, with notable roles as CRO at MailOnline and VP at Akoo International. She specializes in building high-performing teams, developing go-to-market strategies, and launching innovative ad solutions. People often call her a fantastic leader.

Outside of her professional life, Linda is involved in professional organizations like She Runs It and enjoys activities such as beach volleyball, having worked on the Wedbush presents The Hermosa Beach Volleyball Open.

She recently earned a credential in AI Fluency and Foundational Prompt Engineering from Forma Media.

Personality Overview

Slow To Decisions

Procedural

Risk-averse

They are good and approachable with everyone, internally and externally.  They usually go by the book, following all rules and procedures. They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people.

Topics They Care About

Revenue Growth
Her career is consistently focused on driving revenue growth and developing scalable go-to-market strategies across various media and technology companies.
AI & Future Communication
Recently earned an AI Fluency and Foundational Prompt Engineering credential and is actively seeking opportunities in fast-growing AI companies.
Digital Media Innovation
Experienced in launching innovative ad solutions across display, programmatic, mobile, and video, demonstrating a strong interest in evolving digital media.

Media Appearances

Linda has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2020 - 3-2025
Chief Revenue Officer, US at MailOnline
12-2012 - 9-2020
VP Brand Partnerships at MailOnline
9-2011 - 1-2013
Vice President, Sales at Akoo International, Inc.
1-2010 - 7-2011
VP West Coast Sales at Ology Media Inc.
4-1993 - 1-2009
Los Angeles Director at Entertainment Weeky, Time inc.

Education

1985 - 1996
Education details unavailable from UCLA

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 30 Location : Los Angeles, California, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Chief Revenue Officer, US at MailOnline
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Linda

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If possible, connect them to existing customers
  • Talk about refund and cancellation policy if the need arises
  • Show willingness to accommodating their needs or requests

DONT's

  • Don’t keep pushing them for a straight answer, just make your own conclusions
  • Don’t rush them to make quick decisions
  • Avoid saying anything that sounds like a risky proposition

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Linda is

  • Low risk, approval of other stakeholders and successful process-based evaluation are most important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Linda

  • They don’t say no very often, and can take you around in circles sometimes.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Linda move?

  • They do not like to rush, so they could be slow in making decisions.
  • Can Linda take some risk or not?

  • They are risk-averse and like to make decisions that others support.

You And Linda

Personality Compatibility


Other MailOnline Employees

Explore more public profiles from related professionals at the same organization.

More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.