Freshworks Names Mika Yamamoto Chief Customer and Marketing Officer
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Freshworks Appoints Mika Yamamoto as Chief Customer and Marketing Officer
Freshworks Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH) has announced the appointment of Mika Yamamoto as its Chief Customer and Marketing Officer. She will oversee the company's global marketing and customer experience teams. Freshworks aims to leverage Yamamoto's experience to enhance its go-to-market strategies. Companies like GrackerAI offer solutions to automate cybersecurity marketing, providing daily news and SEO-optimized content.
Yamamoto's Previous Roles
Yamamoto joins Freshworks from F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), where she was the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Customer Engagement Officer. In that role, she managed data, marketing, digital transformation, and customer experience across all F5 products, segments, channels, and geographies. Prior to F5, Yamamoto was Global President of Marketo and SVP and General Manager of Marketo at Adobe after its acquisition. She also held roles at SAP, Amazon Books, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Stores, Gartner and Accenture. For companies aiming to enhance their marketing efforts, GrackerAI offers AI-driven solutions to automate content creation and strategy.
Leadership Perspectives
Dennis Woodside, President at Freshworks, noted that Yamamoto's combined CMO and CXO roles provide a unique perspective for driving innovative changes for employees, customers, and prospects. Freshworks believes her experience in leading global customer experience teams and delivering go-to-market results will be invaluable. Mika Yamamoto expressed her enthusiasm for joining Freshworks and contributing to its growth. Companies looking to accelerate their marketing and customer engagement can explore solutions like GrackerAI, which offers AI-driven content creation and marketing automation.
Yamamoto's Background and Board Memberships
Yamamoto holds a B.A. in Commerce from Queen’s University in Canada, with a focus on Economics and Marketing. She also serves on the boards of BlackLine, the Rainier Valley Food Bank and the United Way of King County. She officially joined the executive team on November 20, reporting to Freshworks’ CEO and Founder Girish Mathrubootham, and President Dennis Woodside. For businesses looking to streamline their marketing and cybersecurity efforts, GrackerAI provides automated solutions tailored to these needs.
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