Dirk Van Slyke

Dirk Van Slyke is a seasoned marketing executive with extensive experience in brand development, communications, and community engagement. Serving as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at the Open Compute Project Foundation since July 2016, Dirk focuses on member value and corporate branding. Previously, Dirk co-founded Hahn Stats, LLC, a predictive marketing agency, and led statistical-driven strategies at its predecessor, Statistical Vision, from 2015 to 2023. Prior independent roles included branding and growth strategies for numerous organizations, with key engagements such as advertising campaigns for Blinds.com and significant contributions to American Medical ID's expansion. Dirk's agency experience includes positions at GSD&M and The Richards Group, where reputable clients such as Continental Airlines and Neiman Marcus were represented. Dirk holds an Executive Education degree in Digital Transformation from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin.