Illinois-Based Cameo Names Mackenzie O’Connor Chief Operating Officer

O'Connor first joined Cameo as a college intern in 2017. Since then, she has held leadership roles in customer service, product management, talent operations, Cameo for Business, and corporate strategy.

As Chief Operating Officer, Mackenzie O'Connor will lead Cameo's next stage of growth after helping strengthen the company's operations over the past several years.

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She will oversee operations, talent, sales, HR, recruiting, and revenue teams while working closely with the product, engineering, and marketing leaders. Her main focus will be growing Cameo's marketplace, driving business growth, and building on the company's success.

Mackenzie O'Connor was one of the first employees chosen for Cameo's associate product manager program, where she gained experience in product development, customer needs, and marketplace operations.

In 2023, she became Chief of Staff and helped guide the company through major operational changes. She later led Cameo's talent team and Cameo for Business, which helps brands work with celebrities on personalized content and marketing campaigns.

"Cameo has given me the opportunity to learn, take risks and grow alongside a company and team I deeply believe in," said O'Connor. "I have experienced nearly every stage of this business, from answering customer questions and recruiting talent to building products and leading major parts of the organization. I am excited to bring those experiences together as COO and help write Cameo's next chapter."

"Mackenzie is a hungry, humble, kind, curious, learning machine who loves to win. It was clear from the moment she joined Cameo that she epitomizes our cultural values," said Galanis. "Nine years and ten promotions later, she understands every part of this company, earns the trust of the people around her and consistently steps into the hardest problems we face.

About Cameo

Founded in 2017 by Steven Galanis, Devon Townsend, and Martin Blencowe, Cameo is a platform that connects fans and brands with celebrities through personalized video messages, fan experiences, and marketing campaigns. Cameo's goal is to create personal and authentic fan experiences. The company has delivered more than 10 million personalized moments, including birthday wishes, good luck messages, marriage proposals, prom invitations, and other special interactions for fans around the world.

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