Timo Pelz

Timo Pelz is a seasoned marketing professional with over 15 years of experience in communications and community-focused marketing.3 He is currently a self-employed Consultant and Advisor.4 Previously, Pelz served as the VP of Business Marketing at Reddit from 2021 to 202345, where he oversaw all aspects of business marketing for managed and self-serve clients, including product messaging and customer success stories.5

Prior to his role at Reddit, Pelz worked at Instagram, leading global business marketing across brand and product for the company's business and advertising solutions.1 His experience spans a wide range of marketing areas, including B2C, B2B, communications, strategy, sales, brand, and product.1

Pelz is known for his expertise in:

1. Driving go-to-market strategies
2. Showcasing the effectiveness of advertising platforms
3. Connecting sales organizations with the wider industry
4. Creating audience-led work for businesses of all sizes

He holds a bachelor's degree in North American cultural studies and an M.A. in Political Science from the University of Bonn in Germany.1 Pelz has been recognized in the industry, including being named to the Adweek 50 list in 2022, which celebrates indispensable behind-the-scenes stars in media, marketing, and tech.26