Ari Blech

Ari Blech has a diverse work experience spanning a period of over two decades. Ari currently holds the position of Senior Director of Business Development & Partnerships at CB/I Digital Inc., where they are responsible for identifying and onboarding technology and media partners to maximize value for both parties. Ari has also generated partner-sourced leads that are higher in value than direct deals and has collaborated with partners such as Gorgias, Attentive, and Klaviyo. Prior to this role, Ari served as the Senior Director of Business Development at CB/I Digital Inc., where they specialized in performance-based digital marketing and platform development.

Before joining CB/I Digital Inc., Ari worked as the Vice President of Strategy & Partnerships at CAB No. 1729, where they combined strategy and storytelling to help clients craft marketing messages and advised on eCommerce and App go-to-market strategy. Ari has experience in the health industry as well, having served as the Senior Director of Sales at LifeScript, an award-winning health site.

Additionally, Ari has held leadership positions in sales and partnerships at Interevco, where they oversaw national sales, marketing, and sales planning teams, and at Flycast and Engage, where they played a key role in growing the media sales revenue stream and achieving the company's approximate $1 billion valuation. Ari began their career at Lycos Media, where they consistently exceeded goals and helped position the company for its acquisition by Lycos.

Throughout their career, Ari has demonstrated a strong track record of achieving results and building successful partnerships across various industries, including healthcare, pharmaceutical, retail, entertainment, and finance.

Ari Blech attended Yeshiva University from 1989 to 1993, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. Their major was English, and they minored in Philosophy. In addition to their formal education, Ari has obtained several certifications including the Attentive Partner Product Certification from Attentive in December 2021, and multiple Google Ads certifications including Measurement Certification, Display Certification, Search Certification, Video Certification, and Shopping Ads Certification, all obtained in January 2022.