Therese Parkes

Therese Parkes currently serves as the Vice President of Global Market Development and Growth at Udacity, leading initiatives to enhance integration within Accenture's business units while managing a multidisciplinary team to align strategic goals with client outcomes. Previously, Therese was an Advisory Board Member at CapitalG, providing valuable insights on scaling go-to-market strategies for entrepreneurs. With extensive experience at Google, Therese held several roles including Industry Director for TechB2B, collaborating with major partners to develop global growth plans focused on AI and B2B buyer behavior. Therese's background also includes significant positions at Marin Software, ESPN, Microsoft, T-Mobile USA, and Expedia, showcasing a proven track record in digital media, marketing analytics, and customer experience management. An alumna of Duke Corporate Education with an MBA focused on business management and marketing, Therese also holds a degree in International Politics and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.