Amber Armstrong (Oberg)

Amber Armstrong (Oberg)

Experienced B2B SaaS CMO

Salesforce•Austin, Texas, United States

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Experience27+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I am an experienced technology CMO that drives growth for global businesses. I currently lead marketing for the flagship Salesforce (NASDAQ: CRM) business - Sales Cloud. Previously, I led all marketing functions for LivePerson (NASDAQ: LPSN) and for several AI-infused SaaS businesses across IBM, including AI Applications, Blockchain, IoT, Supply Chain, Watson Customer Engagement, and Social Business. My experience spans from CMO roles through to leadership of brand, product, digital, channel, and demand generation functions. I am dedicated to both the application of the art and the science of marketing and to balancing a detailed rigor with a passionate curiosity for the uncharted. Through partnership with peers in sales, product, and development, I drive cross-business alignment to ensure optimal go-to-market outcomes. I work to serve my teams and inspire innovation, continual learning, and agile marketing execution. My personal mantra: Focused. Passionate. Kind. My experiences: • Global marketing strategy • Analytical evaluation • Product marketing • SaaS solution marketing • Sales and Partner alignment • Account Based Marketing • Digital demand generation • External relations and communications • Budget and vendor management My team describes me as: • Focused • Passionate • Inclusive • Fair • Collaborative • Open-minded • Communicative • Connected • Agile • And most importantly, someone that cares deeply for them personally and for our business

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • SalesforceCurrent
    Sep 2022–Present· 4 yrs 2 mos
    • Chief Marketing Officer, Salesforce ApplicationsCurrent
      May 2025–Present
    • Chief Marketing Officer, Sales Cloud
      Sep 2022–Present
  • Mar 2021–Apr 2022· 1 yr 1 mo
    • Chief Marketing Officer
      Mar 2021–Apr 2022
  • Sep 2006–Mar 2021· 14 yrs 6 mos
    • VP and CMO of AI Applications and Blockchain
      2020–Mar 2021
    • VP and CMO of Watson Internet of Things
      Jul 2018–2020
    • Chief of Staff to Chief Marketing Officer, Michelle Peluso
      Sep 2017–Jul 2018
    • Director, Performance Marketing (Digital, Social, Event, Demand Gen), Watson Customer Engagement
      Feb 2016–Sep 2017
    • Program Director, Digital and Social
      Jul 2013–2016
    • Program Director, Rational, Global Field Marketing and Sales Pipeline
      Oct 2011–Jul 2013
    • Manager, Marketing Campaigns, Rational
      2009–Oct 2011
    • Brand Marketing Lead, Rational and Smarter Planet
      Sep 2008–2009
    • Business Partner Marketing Manager
      Sep 2006–Sep 2008
  • Jun 2005–Aug 2005· 2 mos
    • MBA Marketing Intern
      Jun 2005–Aug 2005
  • Aug 2000–Jun 2004· 3 yrs 10 mos
    • Marketing Director, RedPrairie / Logistics and Internet Systems
      Aug 2000–Jun 2004
  • Jun 1999–Jun 2000· 1 yr
    • Marketing Communications Manager
      Jun 1999–Jun 2000

Education

MBA

Marketing

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

MBA Exchange Program

Business

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

BS

Marketing

Winthrop University

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Skills & Expertise

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Event ManagementStrategic SalesSenior managerEvent PlanningB2B MarketingB2BMarketing StrategyMarketing ManagementCustomer RelationsGlobal Channel ManagementSales EnablementChannelStrategic PlanningDemand GenerationGlobal MarketingMarket PlanningMarketing CommunicationsWeb Marketing