Avi Zimak

Avi Zimak is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in digital advertising and strategic growth initiatives. Currently serving as a Strategic Advisor at Proxima since May 2025, Avi focuses on leveraging anonymized data and shopper personas to enhance customer acquisition and profitability. Prior to this role, Avi was the Chief Growth Officer at Perion Network, driving growth across various digital advertising pillars. Experience includes serving as Chief Revenue & Strategy Officer at The Arena Group, where revenue achievement quadrupled, and as Chief Revenue Officer & Publisher at New York Magazine, overseeing significant revenue operations across various media properties. Avi's past roles also include leadership positions at Outbrain, Hearst Magazines, and Condé Nast. Avi holds a B.A. in Business Economics & Communications from the State University of New York College at Potsdam and is furthering education through Wharton Executive Education.