Passionate data-driven disruptor, innovator, advisor, investor, and category designer with 25 years of experience. Proven track record in creating and executing go-to-market plans to deliver double and triple-digit revenue growth with more than $5 billion in investor returns. Forward-thinker leveraging analytics, technology, and marketing creativity to deliver growth and a sustainable revenue path.
Most recent CMO roles at Cornerstone OnDemand, Mimecast (acquired for $5.8B by private equity firm Permira in May 2022 at a 63% increase in valuation during my tenure), Nexthink ($1.1B valuation in $180M Series D), Checkmarx (acquired for $1.15B by private equity firm Hellman & Friedman, a 720% increase in valuation from when I joined), CloudLock (acquired by Cisco at a 20x multiple of revenue) and Rapid7 (led marketing team before company IPO).
Transformational builder of high-performance-based cultures with globally distributed teams ranging in size from 5 to 300+ across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Strong mentor with great pride and investment in the personal success of individuals I have coached. Passionate about employee experience and talent branding.
Named one of the “101 Top Marketing Influencers" in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Author of two books and featured in marketing and talent acquisition publications & blogs. A frequent speaker at conferences and industry events such as LinkedIn Talent Connect and DisruptHR Boston.
Specialties: Category Creation & Design, Board of Directors, Advisory Boards, Acquisitions, Global Team Leadership, Demand Creation, Strategic Marketing, Brand Building, Competitive Positioning, Product Led Growth (PLG), Market Opportunity Assessment, New Product Launch, Account-based Marketing (ABM), Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Advocacy, Analyst & Media Relations, Customer Advocacy, Digital, and Social Media, “Freemium”, Try & Buy and Open Source Models, Inbound Marketing, Inside Sales & SDR Leadership, Sales Enablement, Content Marketing, Employer Branding, Marketing Operations, Pricing & Packaging, Business Analytics, Talent Acquisition & Development.
