John Harrobin

EVP, Consumer at Frontier Communications

Mr. Harrobin joined Frontier from Audible, where, as Chief Marketing Officer, he led the growth turnaround, brand repositioning, and content marketing capabilities of this multi-billion-dollar global content technology and entertainment subsidiary of Amazon. Under his leadership, Audible’s customer base doubled within 33 months as he expanded new, emerging channels, including mobile, social, and SEO.

He began his marketing career in 1997 as a Senior Product Manager at Verizon Wireless. During his 18-year tenure at the company, he served in progressively senior roles, ultimately becoming Chief Marketing Officer. As leader of national marketing for Verizon Wireless, Mr. Harrobin led the launch of new products and businesses focused on mobile advertising, mobile content, and large-scale content rights and sponsorship negotiations with all major broadcast and cable networks, music labels, celebrity talent, and sport leagues including the NHL and NFL.

Mr. Harrobin sits on the Executive Board of Villanova University’s Center for Marketing & Customer Insights. He has been recognized as an Outstanding Mentor by Advertising Women of New York, a top LGBT+ Global Ally by InVolve, and a top CMO by Forbes.

He holds a BS from Villanova University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

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  • EVP, Consumer

    2021 - present

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