Cate Lochead

As a dynamic business leader and devoted family woman, she masterfully balances her roles as a wife and mother of three remarkable children with her passion for building transformative businesses. Her leadership philosophy centers around cultivating environments where passionate professionals can thrive, grow, and experience the genuine fulfillment of being part of an exceptional team.

In her role as CMO at JumpCloud, she orchestrated the development of a sophisticated global marketing powerhouse that became the cornerstone of the company's pipeline generation. Her strategic prowess was instrumental in securing over $300 million in Series E and F funding rounds, marking a period of unprecedented growth. Working in lockstep with the sales team, she pioneered a comprehensive revenue strategy that successfully expanded into multi-channel, global, direct, and indirect market approaches.

Her extensive CMO experience spans an impressive array of go-to-market models, from enterprise sales to open source initiatives and product-led growth (PLG), with particular expertise in engaging technical audiences including developers, DevOps, security, and IT teams. Her unwavering commitment to excellence drives her continuous pursuit of innovation, whether it's leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, launching novel sales channels, or implementing modern team-building methodologies.

As an active member of both the Forbes Business Development Council and Revenue Collective, she regularly collaborates with fellow SaaS industry leaders, exchanging insights and staying at the forefront of industry trends. Known for her authenticity, she embraces her occasional colorful language with a sense of humor, wondering whether it will be remembered as a charming quirk or memorable trait by her future grandchildren.