Rachel McClary

Rachel McClary, PhD, is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as a Senior Executive Consultant at Challenge Factory and Chief Marketing Officer at an independent consultancy since January 2023, Rachel focuses on developing go-to-market strategies and thought leadership initiatives. Previously, Rachel held key positions such as Chief Marketing Officer at Imprivata, where significant advancements in digital identity solutions were made, and at Arcserve, where comprehensive marketing strategies supported company objectives. As Global Vice President of Marketing at Diebold Nixdorf, Rachel transformed marketing into a strategic, customer-centric function. Rachel's earlier career includes positions at CSC, Acronis, EMC, and Hewlett-Packard, showcasing a strong track record in demand generation, sales enablement, and thought leadership across diverse markets. Educational credentials include a PhD in Decision Science/Marketing from Capella University, an MBA from Colorado State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and German from the University of New Hampshire.