Seat at the Table: Meet Tomorrow's CMO

There's no doubt there are plenty of up-and-coming marketers making waves every day. But who will we see in those CMO seats in 2-5 years?

To celebrate even more incredible women doing incredible things, we're highlighting some killer marketers nominated by their leadership. These women are innovative thought leaders who've demonstrated immense impact. But most of all, these women are the future CMOs of tomorrow.

Our team at Wednesday Women is excited to share these features, an idea cooked up by our generous sponsor Chili Piper. After hundreds of nominations and a panel selection based upon executive recommendation and proven expertise in the field, we're proud to celebrate:

12 Marketing Women You Should Exepct to See in the CMO Seat Soon...

Mo'Shai Gibbs, Currently Sr. Global Strategic Partner Marketing Lead at Microsoft

Nominated by MJ Patent

Mo’Shai is an award-winning marketer with over 15 years of experience driving transformational B2B and B2C marketing strategies. At Microsoft, she leads high-impact joint marketing initiatives with top industry players like NVIDIA and Siemens—generating over $1.4 billion in pipeline. With a sharp strategic mind, a proven ability to deliver measurable ROI, and a passion for mentorship and community service, Mo’Shai is a force to be reckoned with.

Laura Grass, Sr. Field Marketing Manager - Strategic AMB at Sailpoint

Nominated by Karthi Ratnam

Laura is a go-getter and ABM expert who “knows ABM like the back of her hand.” With a data-driven and experimental approach, she has influenced hundreds of millions in pipeline for four unicorn companies, including G2 and FullStory. Now at SailPoint, she’s “challenging the status quo and forging a new path” within ABM, creating impactful experiences that drive growth, adoption, and customer loyalty.

Sari Green, VP Brand Strategy at Dialpad

Nominated by: Dominique Levin

Sari is a dynamic marketing leader renowned for her strategic thinking and ability to “get sh*t done.” As the former CMO at Winning by Design and now VP of Brand Strategy at Dialpad, she possesses superpowers in product marketing, revenue enablement, content, brand design, storytelling, and modern marketing, including AI. Sari's empathetic leadership and experience working with major SaaS brands position her as a future marketing powerhouse.​

Diana Illiano, VP Digital Marketing & Operations at TripleLift

Nominated by Brandi Starr

Diana is a results-driven marketing leader with deep expertise in demand generation, ABM, and digital strategy. As VP of Digital & Marketing Operations at TripleLift, she ensures marketing isn’t just busy—it’s driving measurable growth by optimizing processes, leveraging automation, and aligning strategies with business impact. With a passion for innovation and a sharp focus on revenue, she doesn’t get stuck in how things have always been done—she adapts, optimizes, and keeps pushing forward.

Lindsay Joyce, Currently Director of Demand Gen at Postal

Nominated by: Patricia DuChene

Lindsay is a fearless marketing leader with deep expertise in demand generation, brand strategy, and sales alignment. As Director of Demand Gen at Postal, she made an immediate impact by courageously recommending a complete pause on paid channels to reset strategy—proving her commitment to long-term, sustainable growth over short-term vanity metrics. A data-driven decision-maker and hands-on collaborator, she has transformed the company’s marketing engine into a high-performing, stress-free powerhouse. Oh, and “10/10 vibes for sure.”

Lovisa Larsson, Currently VP Marketing at GetAccept

Nominated by: Frida Ahrenby

Lovisa is a dynamic marketing professional who has demonstrated remarkable growth at GetAccept, evolving from an event coordinator to leading the Global Marketing team. Her journey showcases her creativity, structured approach, high business acumen, and fearless attitude. As a leader, Lovisa exemplifies strategic vision and the ability to inspire and drive teams toward success.​

Rebecca Martins, Currently Head of Revenue Marketing at Jellyfish

Nominated by: Kyle Lacy

With 15+ years in B2B tech marketing, Becky has rebuilt and reenergized the revenue marketing team at Jellyfish, consistently overperforming on goals while fostering a team of skilled, servant leaders. A systems thinker and expert in ABM and field marketing, she simplifies complexity to drive business impact. Passionate about strategy, customer advocacy, and curating experiences that influence decision-makers, she leads with optimism, collaboration, and a people-first philosophy.

Megan McDonald, Currently VP of Revenue Marketing at Visier, Inc.

Nominated by: Sarah Kamp

Meghan is a revenue-focused marketing leader who excels in aligning marketing strategies with true business outcomes. As VP of Revenue Marketing at Visier, she sets her team up for success through her strong business acumen and collaborative approach. Beyond her professional achievements, Meghan is an inspiring yoga instructor and dedicated mother of two, exemplifying balance and dedication in all aspects of her life.​

Jessica Raggio, Currently VP of Revenue Marketing at Alphasense

Nominated by: Annie Eissler

Jess is a powerhouse marketing leader who blends strategic vision with executional excellence. Known for driving real, revenue-generating results, she aligns marketing, sales, and product teams to fuel growth through demand generation, ABM, and brand differentiation. A fearless leader and mentor, she challenges the status quo, fosters innovation, and invests deeply in the success of those around her—making her the kind of leader people want to follow.

Claudia Ring, Currently VP of Growth and Marketing at Deepgram

Nominated by: Lily Roosevelt

Claudia is a powerhouse marketing leader who “speaks truth to power” and backs it up with results. As the youngest VP in the room for years, she’s earned her seat through relentless data-driven decision-making, an uncanny ability to “read the tea leaves” of disparate data, and a sharp focus on revenue growth. A hands-on mentor and high-output executor, she’s known for rolling up her sleeves, guiding teams to success, and thinking like a CEO—always balancing people, product, and process.

Sarah Sehgal, Currently Director of Growth Marketing at OpenSesame

Nominated by: Kirsten Newbold-Knipp

Sarah is a “force of nature” in marketing—blending demand generation expertise with sharp operational skills and an unstoppable can-do attitude. With experience managing $6M+ global marketing budgets and driving bottom-line results, she brings both creativity and precision to every challenge. A servant leader who prioritizes experience—whether for customers, prospects, or her team—Sarah is a motivator who turns strategy into action and drives real impact.

Christine Travis, Currently VP of Corporate Marketing at LiveRamp

Nominated by: Karrie Sanderson

Christine is an exceptional marketing leader with the rare ability to “navigate complexity with grace” while driving alignment across disciplines. At LiveRamp, she leads a large, multi-faceted marketing team, shaping strategy across brand, communications, and demand generation to fuel growth and category leadership. A true “servant leader,” Christine fosters an environment of trust and confidence, providing clear direction without micromanaging—earning the deep respect of her team and peers across the C-suite.

Other Marketing Women Leaders You Should Also Be Following

We also want to recognize a host of other incredible marketers who earned nominations for their outstanding work and stood out to our panelists for the amazing work and innovative leadership they are doing. Hopefully, we'll see every one of these women in the C Suite soon!

Kate Adams (nominated by Eric Olson)

Jillian Als (nominated by Frida Ahrenby)

Tara Benyousky (nominated by Melissa Scatena)

Claire Bevan (nominated by Randi Deckard)

Kamal Bhandal (nominated by K Royal)

Lindsay Britt (nominated by Elizabeth Hague)

Shelly Cernel (nominated by Anne Hollander)

Kiley Decker (nominated by Sienna Quirk)

Dana Dohse (nominated by Alisa Goldschmidt)

Christine Farrier Rosemin (nominated by Andrea Dicastro)

Kirsty Finlayson (nominated by Pulkit Agrawal)

Ali Good (nominated by Amanda Bohne)

Elizabeth Hague (nominated by Melissa Moody)

Eva Jackson (nominated by Rachel Johnson)

Jillian Kaplan (nominated by Eugina Jordan)

Ashley Keating (nominated by Rachael Robin)

Jessie Kennedy (nominated by Bennett Eckrote)

Laura Kim (nominated by Jenn Steele)

Emilia Korczynska (nominated by Wojciech Czajkowski)

Alina Luchian (nominated by Alexandra Nicolae)

Kristin Mills (nominated by Kirsten Newbold-Knipp)

Hina Mithani (nominated by Paul Kuhne)

Kelly O'Halloran (nominated by Ryan Milligan)

Divya Ostawal (nominated by Friday Ahrenby)

Dina Otero (nominated by Luanne Tierney)

Meisha Patterson (nominated by Christina Gaspar)

Tara Pawlak (nominated by Frida Ahrenby)

Jennifer Pepper (nominated by Dan Martin)

Anna Scott Phillips (nominated by Anne Hollander)

Jill Ransome (nominated by Elizabeth Hatt)

Mandy Schnirel (nominated by Dan Martin)

Danielle Schulz-Behrend (nominated by Lindsay Duran)

Molly Sonenberg (nominated by Adi Pick)

Megan Stewart (nominated by Brooke Janousek)

Amanda Todorovich (nominated by Cathy McKnight)

Aditi Uppal (nominated by Brandi Starr)

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