Annie Weckesser

With over two decades of transformative leadership in marketing and communications, this visionary executive has left an indelible mark on both the B2B and B2C technology landscape. As a trusted advisor to world-class corporate and government leaders, she has masterfully guided organizations from ambitious startups through successful IPOs and steered established enterprises to new heights.

Currently serving as the Chief Marketing Officer at SambaNova, she leads the charge in revolutionizing enterprise AI adoption. Under her leadership, SambaNova has emerged as a cornerstone for organizations seeking to harness cutting-edge generative AI capabilities, powered by their groundbreaking enterprise-scale AI platform that's shaping the future of computing.

Her impressive career trajectory includes pivotal roles at technology giants and innovators. Beyond her current position at SambaNova, she serves as an advisor to Uniphore, where she previously held the CMO position. Her distinguished career also includes impactful tenures at NIO and Cisco, where she consistently demonstrated her ability to drive transformative growth.

A true catalyst for organizational success, she brings an infectious enthusiasm for building and scaling companies, coupled with a remarkable talent for assembling and inspiring high-performing teams. Her global perspective and strategic acumen continue to influence the technology sector's evolution. Connect with her on X: @asheaw