Kip Knight

Kip Knight is an accomplished marketing executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various industries. As the founder of CMO Coaches, Kip leads a group of certified executive coaches focused on developing aspiring marketing leaders. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor at Drake Star Partners and Operating Partner at Thomvest Ventures, Kip provides guidance on M&A and financing deals in the MarTech, Adtech, and e-commerce sectors. Previous positions include board member roles at NetBase Solutions, Inc. and GreenScreen Animals, as well as senior leadership roles at H&R Block and eBay Inc., where Kip managed significant marketing budgets and operations. Kip's earlier career includes serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Taco Bell, overseeing a $5 billion brand and leading successful marketing initiatives. Kip holds an MBA from the University of Cincinnati and a BS in Marketing from Louisiana State University.