David Chao
Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Alation | San Francisco, California, United States
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David Chao serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at Alation, where he leverages over 15 years of experience in building and scaling go-to-market (GTM) strategies for B2B Enterprise SaaS companies, guiding them from Series A funding through to post-IPO success. In his current role, David is privileged to lead Alation's global Marketing, Sales Development Representative (SDR), and Technology Alliances functions, focusing on driving product-led growth and enhancing customer engagement through innovative marketing strategies.
David's expertise in commercializing Open Source technologies has been instrumental in positioning Alation as a leader in the data intelligence space. He has successfully spearheaded key projects that emphasize the integration of data governance and analytics, empowering organizations to harness their data for actionable insights. His strategic approach to product marketing not only enhances brand visibility but also fosters strong partnerships within the technology ecosystem, ensuring that Alation remains at the forefront of industry trends.
A UK transplant to San Francisco, David's diverse background, which spans cities like London, Philadelphia, Beijing, and Taiwan, enriches his perspective on global market dynamics. His proficiency in strategic consulting, business development, and e-commerce positions him uniquely to navigate the complexities of the SaaS landscape. With a keen focus on security and mobile devices, David is dedicated to driving Alation's mission of enabling organizations to make data-driven decisions, ultimately transforming the way businesses leverage their data assets for growth and innovation.
Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Alation in March 2025 to Present
Chief Marketing Officer at Alation in April 2023 to March 2025
Vice President, Enterprise Marketing at Datadog in April 2021 to March 2023
Vice President, Marketing at Sqreen in November 2019 to April 2021
Vice President, Product Marketing at MuleSoft in August 2018 to November 2019
Senior Director, Industry and Solutions Marketing at MuleSoft in February 2018 to August 2018
Director, Industry Marketing at MuleSoft in February 2014 to January 2018
Lecturer at The Wharton School in January 2018 to January 2018
Senior Manager, Product Management at MuleSoft in January 2013 to January 2014
Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company in February 2010 to August 2011
Operations at WTW in January 2005 to March 2007
Product Manager at Acturis Limited in August 2001 to December 2004
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Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, MBA, January 2007 to January 2009
University of Pennsylvania - The Lauder Institute, MA, January 2007 to January 2009
INSEAD, Wharton - INSEAD Exchange, January 2009
University of Oxford, BA (Hons), January 1998 to January 2001
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Start-ups
Strategy
Cloud Computing
Product Marketing
SaaS
Enterprise Software
Financial Modeling
Entrepreneurship
Integration
Corporate Development
Marketing Strategy
Venture Capital
Go-to-market Strategy
Product Management
Analytics
Mobile Devices
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Competitive Analysis
Business Strategy
Management
Management Consulting
Strategic Partnerships
Mergers & Acquisitions
Strategic Consulting
Security
E-commerce
Business Development
Business Planning
Software as a Service (SaaS)
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Email David Chao at [email protected] and [email protected]. This email is the most updated David Chao's email found in 2026.
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David Chao works for Alation
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David Chao is Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer
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David Chao's phone (213) ***-*348
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