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Stephen Zhawred

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Director, Brand Sales - Commerce Media at PubMatic
📍 Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Stephen is a strategic leader in commerce and retail media with over 20 years of experience in advertising sales and brand partnerships. Currently the Director of Brand Sales for Commerce Media at PubMatic, he previously co-led the Western Union Media Network. Colleagues describe him as a "collaborative, " "passionate, " and "creative" leader. He holds a Bachelors Degree from Emerson College.

His professional focus is on connecting brands with high-intent, multicultural audiences through innovative data-driven solutions. He has a history of driving revenue growth and leading high-performing teams at major agencies and media platforms, including VMLY&R COMMERCE and Western Union.

Unique fact: Stephen is a past winner of the TracyLocke Linchpin Award for indispensable leadership and the Action Hero Award for superior passion and dedication.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Director, Brand Sales - Commerce Media
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
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Commerce Media
His entire career, including current role at PubMatic and previous leadership at Western Union Media Network, is focused on monetizing commerce and retail media platforms.
Multicultural Audiences
He has emphasized connecting brands with multicultural consumers, particularly highlighted in his work and posts regarding Hispanic audiences at Western Union.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Director, Brand Sales - Commerce Media
PubMatic
1-2024 - 12-2025
Director, Global Advertising Sales & Partnerships | Co-General Manager
Western Union
1-2021 - 1-2024
Senior Vice President, Client Engagement (a WPP Creative Commerce Agency)
VMLY&R COMMERCE
10-2020 - 1-2021
Senior Vice President, Client Engagement (a WPP Creative Commerce Agency)
Geometry Global
6-2019 - 10-2020
Vice President Agency
IN Connected Marketing
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Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Emerson College
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