Michael Best
About Michael Best
Michael Best serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at Bloomerang, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in product management, having previously held positions at Salesforce and other organizations, where he contributed to significant growth in various product lines.
Current Role at Bloomerang
Michael Best serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at Bloomerang, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees product strategy and development, focusing on enhancing the company's offerings to better serve nonprofit organizations. His leadership aims to drive innovation and improve user experience within the product portfolio.
Previous Experience at Salesforce
Prior to his current role, Michael Best worked at Salesforce in various capacities. He was the Director of Product Management from 2021 to 2023, where he led the Marketing and Data portfolio for Nonprofit Cloud, achieving a 35% compound annual growth rate. He also served as a Senior Product Manager and Product Manager, contributing to significant growth in Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Tableau.
Background in Product Management
Michael Best has extensive experience in product management, having worked at several organizations. He was a Product Manager at roundCorner from 2014 to 2019, where he contributed to the company's acquisition by Salesforce. He also held positions at PeopleLinx, where he served as both Product Manager and Marketing and Operations Manager, further developing his expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Michael Best studied at Villanova University, where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Economics from 2007 to 2011. He also attended the University of Galway, achieving a degree in Commerce in 2009. His education has provided a strong foundation for his career in product management and marketing.
Coaching and Early Career
Before entering the tech industry, Michael Best worked as a Baseball Coach at Holy Ghost Prep from 2011 to 2014. He also gained early experience in marketing through internships at free-hotspot.com and L-3 Communications, where he developed skills that would later support his roles in product management.