Curtis Swanson
About Curtis Swanson
Curtis Swanson serves as the Vice President of Business Development at Arke, bringing over 25 years of experience in sales and customer service across various sectors. His previous roles include senior positions at Episerver, Sitecore, and Dyn, where he focused on customer success and business development.
Current Role at Arke
Curtis Swanson serves as the Vice President of Business Development at Arke, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on driving business growth and fostering customer relationships in the Greater Boston area. His responsibilities include developing strategies to enhance customer success and advocating for the products and solutions offered by the company.
Previous Experience at Episerver (Optimizely)
Curtis Swanson previously worked at Episerver, now known as Optimizely, where he held multiple roles. He served as Senior Account Manager for four months in 2020 and then as Vice President of Mid-Market East from 2021 to 2024. His tenure at Episerver involved managing key accounts and contributing to business development efforts in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Background in Account Management and Sales
Curtis Swanson has over 25 years of experience in sales and customer service across various sectors, including hardware, software, cloud, and infrastructure solutions. His career includes significant roles at Sitecore, where he was Team Manager for Account Management and later Director of Inside Sales. He also worked at Dyn in various capacities, enhancing his expertise in account management and strategic partnerships.
Focus on Customer Success
Curtis Swanson emphasizes a customer-first approach in his business development strategies. He aims to ensure customer success and foster long-term advocacy for the products and solutions provided. His belief in prioritizing customer needs is central to his philosophy, contributing to economic improvement within the Mar-tech industry.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Curtis Swanson has held various positions that reflect his growth in the field of business development. He has worked as Director of Business Development at SC and held multiple roles at Sitecore, including Senior Account Manager and Director of Inside Sales. His early career included positions at Wells Fargo Financial and PC Connection Inc., where he developed foundational skills in sales and account management.