Michael Marzano

Michael Marzano has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Michael is currently the Director of Global Cloud Alliances at Contentsquare since March 2022, where they lead the company's global cloud alliance strategy. Prior to that, they worked as an Independent Consultant, specializing in alliances and partnerships and providing consulting and executive advisory services. In 2020, they were a member of Partnership Leaders, an industry association for partnership and business development leaders. Michael was also a member of the Cloud Software Association in 2021, a network for companies selling cloud software.

Before their independent consulting career, Marzano held several leadership positions at dunnhumby, starting as the Global Senior Director of Alliances & Partnerships in September 2018, and later serving as the VP of Global Alliances & Partnerships. Prior to that, they had a role as the Sr. Director of Strategic Accounts & Partnerships at Unmetric, where they built and managed partnerships with technology companies, agencies, and global organizations. Michael also had experience in account management and sales at Appinions Inc., where they helped develop influence marketing programs for clients.

Earlier in their career, Marzano worked at Buddy Media, where they served as a Success Manager and a Project Manager, helping brands maximize their social media presence and develop social media campaigns. Michael also worked at Reliance Standard as a Sales Marketing Coordinator, developing enrollment campaigns, and at The Hartford as an Inside Sales Consultant and Agent Licensing Specialist, providing sales support and managing licensing and renewal processes.

Throughout their career, Marzano has achieved notable successes, including earning Microsoft's Top Tier Partner status and winning the Microsoft ISV Partner of the Year award in 2023 during their time at Contentsquare. Michael has also been actively involved in industry associations and networks related to partnerships and alliances.

Michael Marzano completed their education history as follows:

In 2020, they obtained a certification in Building Digital Partnerships and Ecosystems with Distinction from INSEAD.

From 2002 to 2005, they attended the University of Connecticut, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies.

In 2001, they attended Saint Michael's College and studied Business Administration and Management, but did not complete a degree.

From 1998 to 2001, they attended Avon High School.

Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including Contentsquare Certified from Contentsquare in March 2022, Building Digital Partnerships and Ecosystems - Certification with Distinction from INSEAD in September 2020, Strategic Partnerships: Ecosystems and Platforms from LinkedIn in October 2019, Certificate of Achievement-Alliance Management (CA-AM) from the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals in August 2019, and Strategic Partnerships from LinkedIn in February 2019.