Stephen Hammond

Stephen (Steve) Hammond is an accomplished executive leader with over 20 years of experience in product strategy, marketing, and innovation within the technology industry. Through his career, he has been instrumental in the growth of various technology companies, ranging from startups to IPOs, achieving billions of dollars in annual revenue. Steve is recognized for his expertise in product and customer experience strategy, specifically in defining and pioneering categories such as Marketing Cloud and Experience Cloud. His contributions have led to successful integration of over $8 billion in acquisitions, resulting in industry-leading status acknowledged by Forrester and Gartner, with the business growing to over $3 billion in annual revenue.

Steve possesses exceptional communication skills and is a sought-after speaker at major international events. He has taken the stage at Adobe Summits and symposia worldwide, delivering product presentations and technical content for keynotes. Notably, he is the developer and host of Adobe Sneaks, a popular session attracting audiences of up to 17,000, where he showcases cutting-edge technologies alongside celebrity co-hosts. On the executive level, Steve has demonstrated strong leadership in product management, overseeing teams responsible for Product Management, Product Marketing, Customer Success, Technical Marketing, Evangelism, and Customer Experience.

He is the inventor of a patented solution designed to optimize interactive marketing. Steve's extensive experience extends to managing multi-million dollar sales and marketing initiatives, encompassing various aspects such as customer presentations, sales negotiations, product marketing, lead generation, and innovative strategy development. Furthermore, he holds expertise in cross-organizational management, particularly in leading integration efforts for numerous acquisitions, both domestically and internationally across regions like the US, EMEA, and APAC. Steve's academic background includes an MBA in Business Leadership and Management with a focus on Information Systems & E-commerce, along with a B.S. in Information Systems : E-commerce, both earned from Utah State University - Jon M. Huntsman School of Business.

Throughout his career, Steve has held key roles at Adobe, serving as the VP of Adobe Experience Cloud and previously leading the Experience Cloud Product division. His tenure at Adobe also includes positions as Sr Director for Experience Business APAC, Sr. Director of Experience Cloud Product Management & Customer Success, and Director of Integration Strategy & Technical Marketing within the Digital Marketing Business segment. Before Adobe, Steve contributed his skills at Omniture, where he served as Sr. Product Manager and Product Marketing Manager. Additionally, he founded Digital Active Media - an Interactive Agency - and co-founded KNK Enterprises, where he was responsible for marketing, sales, and operations. Steve's diverse background encompasses roles ranging from Multimedia Specialist at Utah State University to Assistant Director at Cache Valley Tourist Council.

Steve's wealth of experience, leadership acumen, and innovative contributions have solidified his reputation as a distinguished figure in the technology industry, shaping product strategies, enhancing customer experiences, and driving business growth.