John Novak

John Novak is an accomplished marketing executive with extensive experience in product marketing and strategic leadership across various technology organizations. Currently serving as Vice President of Product Marketing at Smartsheet since September 2025, Novak previously held the position of Vice President of Marketing at Fauna Inc., where the company is recognized for its innovative document-relational database solutions. Earlier roles include Chief Marketing Officer at Hiya Inc., where Novak contributed to the company’s rapid growth in the B2B SaaS sector, and Vice President Product Marketing at Apptio, where notable accomplishments included driving the company from a startup to a public entity. Additional experience encompasses key positions at Microsoft, Mercury, Vitria, and Epylon Corporation, highlighting a strong background in enterprise software and technology solutions. John Novak holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of San Francisco.