Gavin Drake

Gavin Drake is an experienced marketing executive currently serving in multiple roles:

Current Positions

• Operating Partner in Marketing at Spotlight Equity Partners, LLC (since September 2023)4
• Chief Marketing Officer at Pharos Systems International (since September 2023)4
• Chief Marketing Officer at Nicus Software, Inc. (since September 2023)4

Previous Experience

Gavin has over 25 years of experience in B2B software marketing.2 Some of his notable previous positions include:

• Chief Marketing Officer at think-cell Software (until October 2022)3
• Chief Marketing Officer at EASE Inc.15
• Vice President of Marketing at Quark Software Inc. (14-year tenure)2

Education and Skills

• BSc (Hons) in Physics and Business Studies from De Montfort University, UK12
• Professional Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing2
• Certifications in Google Analytics, SEO tools, and customer experience4

Personal

Gavin is based in Colorado, where he resides with his wife and two children.2 He describes himself as a marketing leader, tech geek, UK native, Christian, and a fan of Liverpool FC and the Denver Broncos.6

Professional Approach

Gavin is known for his analytical, results-driven approach to marketing, with a focus on driving pipeline and growth.4 He specializes in optimizing marketing strategies for advanced technological solutions and has experience across various company sizes, industries, and go-to-market models.12