Tony Newcome
About Tony Newcome
Tony Newcome serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at ActiveCampaign, where he has worked since 2018. With over 20 years of experience in software development and engineering leadership, he has held significant roles at companies such as Salesforce and ExactTarget.
Work at ActiveCampaign
Tony Newcome serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at ActiveCampaign, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for assembling and leading teams that develop and deliver the company's customer experience automation platform. He focuses on developing and executing the product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's goals. Newcome drives agile methodologies and best practices within his teams, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration to enhance product development.
Previous Experience at Salesforce
Before joining ActiveCampaign, Tony Newcome held several senior positions at Salesforce. He served as Senior Vice President of Messaging and Journeys Engineering from 2017 to 2018 and as Vice President of Messaging Engineering from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he was Vice President of Engineering from 2014 to 2016. His tenure at Salesforce contributed to his expertise in messaging systems and engineering leadership.
Experience at ExactTarget
Tony Newcome worked at ExactTarget in various engineering roles from 2012 to 2014. He began as Senior Manager of Core Engineering in 2012, then advanced to Senior Director of Global Engineering and Platform Services. He also served as Director of Core Engineering for one year. His experience at ExactTarget provided him with a solid foundation in engineering management and product development.
Educational Background
Tony Newcome earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Technology from Purdue University, where he studied from 1995 to 2000. He also attended Indiana University Kokomo for 11 months in 1998 and Carnegie Mellon University for 11 months in 2007. His educational background supports his extensive career in software development and engineering.
Professional Experience and Skills
With over 20 years of experience in software development, SaaS design, scaling systems, and product management, Tony Newcome has developed a strong skill set in technology leadership. His career includes significant roles at Quest Information Systems as Director of Software Engineering from 2000 to 2009, where he honed his engineering and management skills. Newcome is passionate about creating products that address real customer problems and support business growth.