Sylvia Green, the Chief Marketing Officer for Wake Forest University School of Business, has been ranked No. 10 on Women We Admire’s list of the “Top 50 Women Chief Marketing Officers of 2025.” This annual ranking recognizes C-suite leaders who significantly influence strategy and growth while adapting to the digital landscape.
Green is a seasoned marketing executive with over 30 years of experience in marketing, branding, and consumer engagement. Since 2008, she has led brand strategy, marketing, communications, and enrollment at Wake Forest University School of Business. Her efforts have helped position the school as a leader in developing values-driven business professionals.
Earlier in her career, Green was the youngest woman elected to the Unlimited Racing Commission Board of Directors. She also served as Vice President of Seattle’s SEAFAIR festival, where she managed large civic celebrations and secured national sponsorships.
In addition to her professional work, Green is an advocate for the arts and community enrichment. She is a founding board member and current Chair of Art for Art’s Sake (AFAS), a nonprofit that has raised over $6 million for public art spaces and community programs in Winston-Salem.
“Being named among the Top 50 Women Chief Marketing Officers of 2025 is both an honor and a testament to the remarkable teams and mentors who inspire me every day,” said Green. “It’s incredibly rewarding to be recognized alongside such a high-caliber group of leaders — this only reinforces my commitment to pushing the boundaries of marketing and championing innovation and excellence across our industry.”
Women We Admire is an organization that provides news about women leaders across various fields including business, technology, finance, law, medicine, entertainment, sports, among others. The organization aims to offer leadership insights and build a community among accomplished women executives in the U.S. and Canada.
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