Marc Beattie

Marc Beattie is a senior executive at The Futurum Group, currently serving as the Head of Futurum Intelligence business unit.1 He has extensive experience in the technology industry, particularly in workplace communications and collaboration.

Career Highlights

Current Role: Marc joined The Futurum Group in April 2023 as the Head of Futurum Intelligence.1 In this position, he works with expert analysts and data scientists to develop and deliver data-driven intelligence platforms for the digital technology and services market.

Previous Experience: Prior to his current role, Marc was the Founder and Managing Partner of Wainhouse Research, an industry research firm focused on workplace communications and collaboration.1 Wainhouse was acquired by The Futurum Group in August 2022.

Early Career: Marc's career in technology began in Boston as an early member of PictureTel.1 He later joined Polycom (now part of HP) in San Jose, where he held various roles including business analysis, product management, and business development.1

Expertise and Contributions

Marc is recognized for his expertise in:

• B2B digital transformation
• Market intelligence
• Cloud-based personal meeting services
• Workplace communications and collaboration

He has authored numerous studies on product strategies, distribution structures, and emerging technologies.1 Marc is also known for regularly engaging with IT decision-makers, global telecom companies, and the financial community.

Additional Roles

In addition to his primary responsibilities, Marc serves on advisory boards:

• Non-Executive Advisory Board member for Content Catalyst (since September 2023)
• Non-Executive Board Member for BoardProspects, Inc. (since 2012)1

Marc Beattie's extensive experience and leadership in technology research and market intelligence make him a valuable asset to The Futurum Group and the broader technology industry.