Mark Rutledge

Mark Rutledge, PMP, currently serves as Principal Technology Strategist at Salesforce, focusing on innovative solutions for partners in financial services. In addition, Mark holds the position of Entrepreneur in Residence at The Idea Village, where guidance and strategic direction are provided to early-stage founders. Mark has a diverse professional background, having worked as Director of Experience Strategy & Design at Slalom and as Director of Product Management at BNY Mellon | Pershing. Previous roles include Senior Director of Strategy & Innovation at Moody's Analytics and Vice President at Moody's Corporation, overseeing digital product management and business intelligence initiatives. Mark co-founded cieTech Labs, Inc. and has experience as a Change Management Consultant at Accenture. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Public Policy & Management from Carnegie Mellon University, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & History from Eureka College, and a certification in the Economics of Blockchain and Digital Assets from Wharton Executive Education.