With over 20 years of experience in driving innovation and growth in dynamic and competitive markets, Mike is a seasoned technology executive with leadership and transformational expertise. Mike comes to Marigold from ArisGlobal, a leading technology company focused on clinical safety and regulatory solutions, where he served as both the CEO and Chairman of the Board. Prior, he held CEO positions for Altus Group, a provider of software, data solutions, and advisory services across the commercial real estate industry, and Callcredit, an information solutions firm providing data, analytics, and technology solutions. With a proven track record in both publicly traded and privately held companies, he brings strategic experience in go-to-market alignment, innovation, and rapid growth, managing complex multinational organizations and operational evolution.
Mike holds a BA in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Northwestern University, and an MBA in Finance and Business Economics from The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.
Lisa is a five-time CFO and has spent the majority of her 30-year career focusing on global technology and software companies such as Blackboard, MicroStrategy, INAP, and EverFi. Lisa has helped the companies she has worked with to drive profitable revenue growth through supporting technology transformation, increased customer retention, and implementing systems and processes to enable scalable growth.
Lisa has an MBA from Georgetown University and a BA in Economics and International Relations from American University. She is also a licensed CPA. Lisa sits on the advisory board of STEM for Her, a non-profit focused on encouraging girls to pursue careers in STEM as well as the Georgetown University MBA Advisory Council.
Richard is a seasoned legal executive with over 25 years of experience in corporate law, compliance, and risk management. He currently serves as the Chief Legal Officer and head of HR at Marigold, overseeing the company’s legal, compliance, and risk management functions, providing strategic counsel to the board of directors and senior leadership on corporate governance, deal structuring, and compliance matters. Prior to Marigold, Rich held a similar role at Edgio, Inc., a leading provider of media and security applications. Rich has also held significant leadership positions in the technology sector. From 2016 to 2022, he served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at Internap Holding LLC, a high-performance internet infrastructure company. During his tenure, he managed all legal, compliance, and risk management matters, including leading the transition to private ownership and completing multiple asset sales and purchases.
Rich holds a Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law, magna cum laude, a Master of Business Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Providence College, cum laude.
Micki is a leader in the email marketing technology landscape with a diverse background ranging from television production to digital marketing creative management. Her most accomplished projects include the rollout of the Yale Open Course Initiative, which brought courses from tenured faculty members into the lives of self-learners all around the world. She was an Associate Producer on many of E! Entertainment’s Live from the Red Carpet’s broadcasts on International networks and at the Neiman Marcus Group, she was part of an elite team of business, marketing, and creative professionals charged with elevating the Bergdorf Goodman brand within the high-fashion world.
Micki holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and Telecommunications from Pepperdine University. She is currently located in Dallas, TX, and she works with a dedicated team of operationally-minded professionals, who provide world-class service to Marigold customers.
Thurman leads Global Enterprise Professional Services, Production Services, Customer Support and Revenue Operations. He plays a pivotal role in linking company strategy to operational execution driving cross-functional alignment and productivity, including overseeing key global transformation efforts to maximize efficiency, global standardization, and customer satisfaction. He previously served as SVP of Global Revenue Operations from 2022 to 2024. Prior to Marigold, Thurman held a variety of go-to-market operational and financial leadership positions, most recently as SVP of GTM Operations at Sierra Wireless. Thurman worked at Micro Focus Software and Intralinks among others in the software space where he leveraged a financial foundation and expertise gained early in his career as an auditor and CPA at Arthur Andersen to consistently lead impactful global operational transformation for go-to-market initiatives.
Thurman holds a dual degree from The University of Texas at Austin, receiving his Masters of Professional Accounting degree and Bachelors of Business Administration. He has also completed the Harvard Business School executive education Program for Leadership Development.
Ashley is a seasoned marketing executive with extensive experience in the technology sector, who oversees global go-to-market strategy, enhancing brand positioning, and expanding the company’s presence across North America, Latin America, EMEA, APAC, and Japan. Prior to joining Marigold, Ashley held significant leadership positions in the adtech and martech industries, notably serving as CMO of Piano Software, a provider of marketing and analytics technology, where she built the global marketing function from the ground level as well as led GTM overhauls on the back of three acquisitions. She also served as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at Grapeshot, where she introduced the contextual intelligence market category and led the company’s positioning to help advertisers navigate the changing privacy landscape during GDPR. Ashley also rebuilt and scaled the team globally, positioning the company for strategic acquisition by Oracle Data Cloud.
Ashley is recognized for her ability to overhaul marketing infrastructures, define go-to-market strategies, develop new revenue opportunities, and scale multi-million-dollar growth globally. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Michigan and was named one of Business Insider’s top CMOs in 2022.
Iain oversees the development and strategic direction of Marigold’s enterprise solutions, focusing on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance customer relationships and drive business growth. Before joining Marigold, Iain co-founded an enterprise SaaS platform in 2010, serving as Chief Product Officer. This platform aimed to assist digital marketers in acquiring and engaging consumers, earning the trust of major brands like Nokia, Vodafone, and Microsoft. In 2016, the platform was acquired by Wayin, where Iain continued his role as Chief Product Officer. In 2019, Iain joined Cheetah Digital as Vice President of Product Management, by way of acquisition of Wayin, managing a portfolio of enterprise marketing products. Iain began his career at OpenText in 1999, holding various roles such as Technical Consultant, Architect, and Product Architect. During his tenure, he worked on projects for key clients including Electronic Arts, Sky, O2, and Barclays.
He holds a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in Computer Science from Brunel University London. Iain is recognized for his expertise in product management and his commitment to integrating AI technologies to enhance customer engagement
Lee oversees the company’s technological strategy and development, ensuring that Marigold’s solutions meet the evolving needs of its clients. Prior to joining Marigold, Lee held significant leadership positions in the technology sector. From 2016 to 2019, he served as the Chief Technology Officer at Wayin, a Cheetah Digital Company, where he was responsible for driving the company’s technological vision and product development. Before his tenure at Wayin, Lee co-founded EngageSciences in 2010, serving as the Chief Technology Officer. Under his leadership, EngageSciences developed innovative solutions that enhanced customer engagement and data analytics for brands.
Marc oversees the company’s information technology strategy, ensuring that Marigold’s technological infrastructure supports its mission to enhance customer relationships. Throughout his career, Marc held significant leadership positions in the technology sector. He served as the SVP, Global Infrastructure and Delivery, at Campaign Monitor, which is now part of Marigold, where he was responsible for driving the company’s IT vision and managing its technological resources. His strategic leadership was instrumental in aligning IT initiatives with business objectives, leading to improved operational efficiency and innovation.
Marc is recognized for his expertise in information technology and his commitment to leveraging technology to drive business.
Prasannaa Ganesan is a growth-focused executive with deep expertise in scaling businesses, optimizing go-to-market strategy, and driving operational excellence. As President and GM of the Commercial Business at Marigold, he leads strategic initiatives to accelerate revenue growth, expand market presence, and enhance customer value. With a strong track record in M&A, business integration, and operational turnarounds, Prasannaa has successfully positioned companies for scale and long-term success. Prior to Marigold, as an Operating Executive of Vector Capital he played a key leadership role at Corel, serving as COO and later as Interim President, where he was instrumental in driving growth, operational efficiencies, and profitability—delivering significant returns to Vector Capital through Corel’s successful exit to KKR. His experience spans global technology and software businesses, where he has consistently delivered measurable results through innovation and strategic execution. Prasannaa holds an MS in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University and a BE from SASTRA University, India
