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Diane Schmidt

Diane Schmidt

Senior Marketing Executive

Various

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Experience29+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Results-oriented leader of global teams with expertise in the strategic application of the full marketing mix. Proven track record in targeting diverse audiences to clearly position technology brands, build positive market awareness and produce a growing sales pipeline. Recognized for building successful teams in both small and large organizations and serving as a trusted executive team member, bringing a keen business perspective to the marketing role. Specialties: + Strategic positioning and messaging + Integrated marketing campaigns + Demand Generation + Digital marketing + Marketing Operations + Sales-marketing alignment

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • VariousCurrent
    2014–Present· 12 yrs 8 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      2014–Present
  • Brocade
    Dec 2009–Nov 2013· 3 yrs 11 mos
    • Senior Director, Worldwide Marketing Operations
      May 2012–Nov 2013
    • Director, Demand Generation and Solutions Marketing
      Dec 2009–Apr 2012
  • NETSCOUT
    Nov 2007–2008· 2 mos
    • Vice President of Strategic Marketing
      Nov 2007–2008
  • Network General
    Nov 2006–Nov 2007· 1 yr
    • Vice President, Product Marketing
      Nov 2006–Nov 2007
  • Nortel Networks
    Dec 2005–Nov 2006· 11 mos
    • Director of Marketing Campaigns, North America
      Dec 2005–Nov 2006
  • Nortel Networks
    2001–2005· 4 yrs
    • Director of Solutions Marketing, Enterprise Networks
      2004–2005
    • Director of Product Marketing, Enterprise Data Networks
      2002–2004
    • Technical Sales Manager
      2001–2002
  • Alteon WebSystems
    1999–2001· 2 yrs
    • Director, Product Marketing
      1999–2001
  • 3Com
    1997–1999· 2 yrs
    • Product Line Manager
      1997–1999

Education

MBA

Marketing & Finance

University of California, Berkeley

B.S.

General Management

Purdue University

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

16 of 16 skills
Product ManagementNetworkingTeam LeadershipMarketing StrategyProduct MarketingDigital MarketingSalesGo-to-market StrategyStrategyIntegrated MarketingEthernetCross-functional Team LeadershipDemand GenerationCompetitive AnalysisStart-upsMarketing Communications