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Kelly Hopping
Chief Marketing Officer - Brand builder - Passionate leader
Kelly Hopping is a seasoned Chief Marketing Officer from Austin, Texas, with a diverse background in technology and marketing leadership. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.1
Professional Journey: Kelly has held leadership positions at several prominent companies, including:
- HYCU (Chief Marketing Officer)
- Gartner
- Rackspace
- AMD
Sabbatical Experience: In 2021, Kelly took a six-month sabbatical, which she creatively branded herself as "Chief Sabbatical Officer at The Hopping House".3 She took this break to address professional burnout and reflect on her career path.2 During this period, she intentionally gave herself time to refresh, recharge, and re-focus, ultimately leading to her role as CMO at HYCU.2
Personal Life: She is married to Jim, has three children, and owns a Boston terrier named Big Time.1 Kelly is passionate about building world-class teams, empowering future leaders, and advocating for a well-rounded life beyond work.1
Current Roles: As of December 2024, Kelly is the Chief Marketing Officer at Demandbase and is also a member of professional organizations like Chief and Pavilion.3
