Cindy Kim

Chief Marketing Officer at Optimizely and CEO of Welcome

Shafqat Islam is a prominent figure in the tech industry, currently serving as the President of Optimizely, a role he transitioned into after the company acquired Welcome, the content marketing platform he co-founded and led as CEO. Under his leadership, Welcome became recognized as a leader in its field, earning accolades from Gartner for seven consecutive years before its acquisition in 2021.1 3

Originally from Bangladesh and raised in Switzerland, Shafqat's diverse background informs his belief that anyone can build a successful company, regardless of their origins. He has held various leadership roles throughout his career, including Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager at Optimizely, and co-founder and CEO of NewsCred prior to Welcome.1 2 3 His extensive experience in marketing and product development has made him a key player in shaping innovative solutions for marketers.1 3

Shafqat is also active on LinkedIn, where he shares insights and job opportunities, reflecting his commitment to fostering talent in the tech sector.4

Highlights

Aug 8 · campaignlive.com

Movers & Shakers: Havas, Autodesk, New York Times and more

Jul 19 · twitter.com

Shafqat Islam on X: "So many thoughts. Firstly, huge congrats to ...

Jul 2 · The Daily Star

How to prepare against a flash flood - The Daily Star

Jul 1 · The Daily Star

Parvez Hasan in aid of the flood-affected in Bangladesh - The Daily Star

Apr 4 · forbes.com

6 Content Marketing Resources Brands Should Be Aware Of - Forbes

Jan 11 · businessinsider.com

Hail The Uber Man! How Sharp-Elbowed Salesman Travis Kalanick ...

Experience

Chief Marketing Officer at Optimizely since December 2021, Chief Executive Officer at Welcome since August 2020

Cofounder & CEO at NewsCred (2007 - August 2020), Media Council Member & Next Big Thing Advisory Board at The Paley Center for Media (2012 - 2014), Vice President at Merrill Lynch Bank Suisse SA (2001 - 2008)