Mike Donaldson

Mike Donaldson has a diverse range of work experience spanning multiple industries and leadership roles.

Mike is currently a Partner and Chief Marketing Officer at Chief Outsiders, a strategic management consulting firm. In this role, they work with mid-market CEOs and Private Equity operating partners to develop and execute growth plans. Mike focuses on strategic planning, marketing plans, and measuring results.

Before joining Chief Outsiders, Mike served as the Chief Marketing Officer at SafeLogic, a position they still hold. SafeLogic is a company specializing in secure encryption software for the technology industry.

From 2017 to 2018, Mike was the Chief Marketing Officer at Oildex, an energy industry SaaS provider. Mike was responsible for reinvigorating the marketing department, driving bookings growth, and refocusing the product team on customer-driven innovation.

Prior to that, Mike worked as a Principal at Acumen Marketing, where they provided strategic and operational support to B2B SaaS, software, and technology companies. Mike'sservices included market analysis, go-to-market strategy, and sales/marketing alignment.

From 2013 to 2016, Mike served as the VP of Marketing at Eventus Solutions Group, a boutique management consulting and managed services firm. Mike was responsible for marketing, sales enablement, and sales operations.

Before that, Mike held the position of Chief Marketing Officer at HOSTING.com, an infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) provider. Mike introduced product marketing, channels, social media, and content marketing functions to the company.

From 2005 to 2012, Mike worked at Ping Identity Corporation, where they were the VP of Marketing and the head of market strategy. Mike played a key role in building and leading the marketing department.

Earlier in their career, Mike held the position of Chief Marketing Officer at Clear Technology Inc. and served as the President and CEO of Iwitness. Mike also worked as the SVP of Worldwide Marketing at New Era of Networks, Inc.

Overall, Mike Donaldson is an experienced marketing professional with a strong background in strategic planning, go-to-market strategies, and driving revenue growth.

Mike Donaldson has a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech. Mike also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering from the same institution. In addition to their academic qualifications, they have obtained certifications including Buyer Facilitator Sales Training from Topaz Sales Consulting in September 2021, and Practical Product Management from Pragmatic Marketing.