Kenneth Chestnut

Kenneth Chestnut is a seasoned professional with a strong background in driving business growth through strategic partnerships and technology solutions.

Currently serving as the Global Head of Mailchimp Ecosystem, Kenneth is known for his expertise in building tech partner businesses and defining successful go-to-market strategies.

Before his role at Mailchimp, Kenneth excelled as the Global Head of Technology GTM Partners at Stripe, where he established and expanded the technology and solutions partner arm of the business.

During his tenure at Amazon Web Services, Kenneth played a vital role as the Global Segment Lead, overseeing partner strategy implementation for various technology domains and enhancing collaboration with partners worldwide.

Prior to his time at AWS, Kenneth spearheaded SaaS and Cloud initiatives at Infor, and as the Vice President of Product Marketing at MarkLogic, he significantly improved the company's market positioning and product visibility.

Kenneth's career also includes managing roles at startups like Interlace Systems, where he contributed to the company's acquisition by Oracle.

Kenneth's educational background is equally impressive, holding a Bachelor of Science degree from MIT, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University, and a Master of Business Administration from Stanford Graduate School of Business.

With a passion for simplifying complexity, overcoming challenges, and fostering understanding, Kenneth is dedicated to helping team members discover their professional motivations and excel in their roles.

His skill set encompasses market strategy, business development, product vision, product marketing, and product management, among others, highlighting his aptitude for driving innovation and growth in the industry.