Marius Ciortea

Marius Ciortea serves as the Chief Community Officer at Higher Logic since December 2025, focusing on leveraging AI to enhance community engagement for associations and enterprises. Prior to this role, Marius held significant positions at IBM, including Director of IBM TechXchange, where Marius founded the company’s largest technical engagement ecosystem. Additional experience includes advisory roles at Tractionboard and Productio, as well as board membership at Captured Media, Inc. Marius has also held leadership positions at VMware, Oracle, and started Dragonfly Shoes, showcasing a robust background in community engagement, marketing strategy, and project management across various technology companies. Education includes studies at Santa Monica College.