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Ian Massingham
CMO at Aiven | Driving Growth with Product & Marketing Expertise
Ian Massingham is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Aiven, a company that provides managed open source data technologies on major cloud platforms.1 He assumed this role on June 1, 2023, after initially joining Aiven in late 2022 as the Vice President of Developer Relations and Community.1
Professional Background
Before his appointment as CMO, Ian demonstrated his capabilities at Aiven by successfully launching the company's free plans and community forum in April 2023.1 His experience extends beyond Aiven, as he previously held leadership positions in developer relations at prominent tech companies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and MongoDB.3
Responsibilities at Aiven
As CMO, Ian's primary responsibilities include:
- Crafting and implementing Aiven's overall marketing strategy
- Engaging customers, partners, and the community
- Generating demand for Aiven's platform and solutions
- Enriching Aiven's customer journey and ensuring exceptional customer experience1
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, Ian describes himself as a skier and kettlebell enthusiast, with an interest in spaceships.3 He uses the pronouns he/him.3
Social Media Presence
Ian is active on social media platforms:
Ian is known for his leadership skills and ability to challenge his team to improve their thinking, particularly in areas such as focusing on impact metrics and attribution.2
