MERGE Welcomes Chris Esposito as Chief Financial Officer to Propel Future Growth

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MERGE, a purpose-driven, full-service marketing and technology solutions company is pleased to announce Chris Esposito as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Esposito brings over 17 years of exceptional financial leadership experience and is poised to lead MERGE’s financial strategy as the company continues to innovate at the intersection of health and consumerism.

Esposito steps into this role during an exciting chapter of growth for MERGE, as the company continues to create storytelling through technology and data-driven insights to advance health and consumer experiences. He will work closely across teams to strategically invest in key growth areas, scale operations, and build on MERGE’s deep understanding of the health and wellness consumer.

"MERGE stands out as an innovator in creating experiences that empower consumers. I’m happy to join this energetic and visionary team and to amplify the incredible momentum they’ve built," Esposito said. "My focus will be on leveraging my experience to foster sustainable, strategic growth while continuing to deliver on MERGE’s promise of promoting health, wellness, and happiness."

Esposito’s professional career offers a remarkable blend of operational expertise and forward-thinking strategy. At Grey Advertising, an agency within WPP, he was instrumental in leading financial operations across 40 international markets as the global CFO. His ability to centralize operations, drive capability expansions, and lead growth initiatives—from acquisitions to regional restructures—stands out as remarkable. His background also includes key leadership roles at Ernst & Young, underscoring Esposito’s strong foundation in financial best practices for the dynamic and evolving advertising industry.

“Chris Esposito is a leader whose vision aligns perfectly with MERGE’s mission to make health and wellness more accessible and impactful,” said Mark Goble, MERGE Chief Operating Officer. “He has a proven track record of driving operational success without losing sight of the human element. His empathy-first leadership style, combined with his adaptability and global expertise, ensures MERGE is primed for scalable growth in this next chapter.”

MERGE is a leader in transforming how consumers make decisions about their personal health and wellness journeys. By connecting the complementary health and consumer verticals, MERGE creates trusted, relatable experiences founded on AI and data-driven solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. Esposito’s addition to the leadership team marks another milestone in MERGE’s commitment to fostering innovation, strengthening partnerships, and advancing purposeful impact following the appointment of Stephanie Trunzo as CEO in January and Paul Buranosky as CMO earlier in March.

About MERGE:

MERGE is a purpose-driven, full-service marketing and technology solutions company designed to promote health, wellness and happiness. MERGE fuses its complementary health and consumer vertical expertise to create a deep, unique understanding of how consumers make decisions about their health and wellness journeys. MERGE’s success is best illustrated in its enduring client partnerships with marquee brands such as Abbott, GE Healthcare, Supernus, American Express, T-Mobile, Coach, and Meta. With a team of 750+ employees across offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Los Angeles, and New York City, MERGE’s culture embraces ability, agility, and humility to consistently deliver exceptional client results. Learn more at mergeworld.com