Datto appoints former Splunk VP Cunningham as new chief marketing officer
Brooke Cunningham of Datto
Norwalk, Conn, USA. 12 January, 2022 — Datto Holding Corp, the global provider of cloud-based software and security solutions purpose-built for delivery by Managed Service Providers (MSPs), announced that Brooke Cunningham has been appointed Datto’s new chief marketing officer.
Cunningham brings more than 20 years of experience in the software industry and has held global leadership roles in marketing, operations, partner, and program functions. She has worked at some of the top companies in software, including Splunk, CA Technologies, SAP, and Qlik.
At Splunk, Cunningham played a key role in growing the company’s revenue from US$650 million (€571.94 million) to more than US$2.5 billion (€2.20 billion) by maximising the value of partner ecosystems. She specialises in building for scale, driving partner-oriented marketing models, and delivering go-to-market growth outcomes.
“I’m pleased to welcome Brooke to the Datto leadership team,” says Tim Weller, CEO of Datto. “She brings extensive experience in security and scaling businesses globally. Brooke has guided companies through various phases of growth – from product portfolio and brand expansion, international growth, partner ecosystem maturation, and operationalising for scale. We’re excited for the skills and leadership she will provide as Datto continues to grow and expand.”
“There are three main reasons I decided to join Datto – values, purpose, and alignment to my strengths and passion for partners,” comments Cunningham. “The company’s core values, partner-first approach to business, and commitment to the MSP community and channel align very closely with the beliefs and outlook that have guided my career. Datto is primed for accelerating growth and I look forward to enabling the marketing team and our valued MSP ecosystem to be major contributors to the Company’s continued success.”
Cunningham is a graduate of Simon Fraser University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a dual focus in marketing and human resources. In addition to her professional accomplishments, she is a member of Chief, an organisation designed for women executive leaders to strengthen their leadership journey and effect change from the top-down.
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