Mary Simpkins

Mary Simpkins is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as the Marketing Director at The Linux Foundation since October 2021, Mary promotes collaboration and problem-solving through Open Source projects. Prior to this role, Mary held positions including Senior Executive at RMK Productions, where significant growth was achieved, and CMO at WorkFX, a start-up venture focused on business development. Other notable roles include Chief Marketing Officer at Cahoot Learning International, Executive Vice President of Marketing at IPS Learning, and various marketing management positions at ESI International and MCI Telecommunications. Additionally, Mary was a founding board member of the International Institute of Business Analysis, contributing to the establishment of its marketing presence in North America. Mary holds a BA in Business/Marketing from Averett University, with further education from ESI/The George Washington University and the Stanford Center for Professional Development.