Ben Rund 🦾

Ben Rund has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Ben is currently the VP Alliances EMEA at Syndigo, starting in 2022. Prior to this, Ben founded Data Talks Club in 2020, a blog, vlog, and podcast platform where leaders in data-driven business share their stories.

From 2017 to 2022, Ben worked at Riversand Technologies as the General Manager for DACH and VP of Business Development for Europe. Before that, they had a series of senior roles at Informatica, including Sr. Director of Product Marketing for MDM and Data Quality, where they led global product positioning and thought leadership.

In 2007, Ben served as the Chief Marketing Officer at Heiler Software AG (acquired by Informatica in 2012), overseeing all integrated global marketing and communications operations. Ben achieved significant growth for the company and established it as a key player in the Product Information Management (PIM) software market.

Prior to their tenure at Heiler Software, Ben worked as the Head of Marketing and PR at SDZeCOM GmbH & Co. KG, where they led marketing efforts for two business units specializing in professional services and system integration. Ben also held marketing roles at Haufe Gruppe and SPORT1 GmbH earlier in their career.

Overall, Ben Rund's work experience showcases their expertise in marketing, data-driven business, and building successful strategies for product positioning and thought leadership.

Ben Rund completed their Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Media Economics from the University of Cooperative Education/Ravensburg in 2003. Ben later obtained a PR Consultant (DPRG) degree from PRplus in 2007. Ben Rund also holds additional certifications, including "Generative AI for Business Leaders" from LinkedIn (obtained in 2024) and "The CEO Test: Mastering Leadership Challenges" from LinkedIn (obtained in 2023).