Top 100 Influencer Marketing Leaders 2026
David Sandstrom
Chief Marketing Officer at Klarna
David Sandstrom is Chief Marketing Officer at Klarna, which he joined in 2017 to turn it into a global consumer brand. He built the go-to-market organisation across 26 markets and developed what he describes as the industry's first AI-powered marketing ecosystem. He writes about brand building, pop culture and AI's effect on competitive advantage, and advises Supernormal.
David's career
Investor & Advisor
Supernormal
Board Member
MEDs Online Pharmacy
Investor & Advisor
CHIMI
The Top 100 Influencer Marketing Leaders 2026 recognises 100 brand-side marketers who shaped creator marketing in 2025 – 2026, compiled by Zorka.Agency and Influencer Marketing Hub. It is not a ranking — leaders are listed alphabetically within each vertical.
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The Top 100 Influencer Marketing Leaders 2026 is compiled by Zorka.Agency and Influencer Marketing Hub.
Disclaimer. The Top 100 Influencer Marketing Leaders 2026 is an editorial recognition list, not a ranking: inclusion reflects the compilers' judgement, and the order of names carries no meaning. Profiles are based on publicly available information — LinkedIn profiles, public posts, talks and press — and reflect roles at the time of publication (October 2026). Inclusion does not imply endorsement by, or a commercial relationship with, Zorka.Agency or Influencer Marketing Hub. Company and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. Spotted an error, or want your profile removed? Write to info@zorka.agency.