When you lead a brand and creative team for a global financial services powerhouse, complexity is part of the job. But what happens when you choose to meet that complexity with clarity and a human-first mindset? In this episode of The CMO Show, Bridget Esposito, VP and Head of Creative & Brand at Prudential, shares how she’s helping a 150-year-old company stay relevant in a fast-moving, tech-driven world.

Her approach is grounded in storytelling and simplicity. But it’s not just about the message, it’s about the mechanics. Bridget’s leadership style is all about thinking like a conductor, bringing together people, platforms and processes to create harmony across the business. Whether it’s aligning cross-functional teams, engaging senior stakeholders or integrating new technologies, her focus is on unifying everyone around a shared goal.

Tune in to hear how Bridget navigates the challenges of scale, legacy and transformation and why embracing risk and building strong relationships are essential to modern marketing.