Seasoned marketing executive with 20+ years of B2B and B2C experience focused on bringing SaaS and on-premises products and services to market in the high tech industry. I blend strategic insight/acumen and a strong can-do attitude to ensure the successful commercialization of products, services and experiences across partners and customers alike. A hands-on leader who is passionate about diversity and inclusion, I willingly roll up my sleeves and jump in while also ensuring that I am bringing out the best in those around me.
Having spent over 30+ years living and working abroad in Europe, Japan, the Philippines and Canada-I have developed multicultural awareness and sensitivity which has proven invaluable in overseeing global teams and launching global products. I completed my MBA at UC Berkeley Haas in 2006.
Specialties: Strategy and Go-to-Market (GTM) planning and execution, team building, product marketing, solution marketing, vertical marketing, B2B and B2C marketing and GTM, SaaS, pricing, content & messaging, brand management, campaigns, enablement, digital marketing, advertising, public relations, events, marketing analytics, channel marketing , business development, customer programs and competitive marketing.
Fluent in Japanese and English