Tony Wells
Marketing Strategy | Brand Leadership | Board Governance
Tony Wells is a marketing executive recognized for his progressive thinking and agility across the evolving marketing landscape. He is currently a Venture Partner at AZ-VC, Arizona’s largest venture capital fund, and most recently served as Chief Media Officer for Verizon, leading integrated media strategy for a global technology and communications leader. Previously, Tony was Chief Brand Officer for USAA, advancing brand, media, and customer engagement for America’s military community. His career includes CMO roles at Schneider Electric, ADT Security, and 24 Hour Fitness, along with senior positions at Visa and Charles Schwab. Today, Tony focuses on public and private board service, serving on the boards of Yelp, Nexstar, and TripleLift. A former U.S. Marine Corps infantry officer, he holds a BS from the U.S. Naval Academy and a management certificate from Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business.