David Duncan
About David Duncan
David Duncan is the Chief Marketing Officer at BlueCat, where he has worked since 2022. With over 30 years of experience in technology marketing, he has held leadership roles at various companies, including GitLab, Broadcom, and Webroot, and has expertise in cybersecurity and marketing strategies.
Work at BlueCat
David Duncan has been serving as the Chief Marketing Officer at BlueCat since 2022. In this role, he oversees various marketing activities, including product marketing, demand generation, channel marketing, community marketing, and corporate communications. His leadership aims to drive brand awareness and growth for the company. Duncan's extensive experience in technology marketing informs his strategic approach to enhancing BlueCat's market presence.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Before joining BlueCat, David Duncan held several significant positions in the marketing sector. He was the Vice President of Marketing at GitLab Inc. from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to the company's successful IPO. Prior to that, he served as the CA Technologies Enterprise Software Marketing Leader at Broadcom Inc. from 2018 to 2020. His career also includes roles as VP Worldwide Marketing at Tenable Network Security and Chief Marketing Officer at Webroot.
Education and Expertise
David Duncan has a strong educational background in technology and marketing. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Marketing from the University of Colorado Denver and a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Information Science from Regis University. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in International Relations and National Security Studies from the University of Maryland. He also studied Cryptology and Information Security Assurance at the National Cryptologic School.
Background in Cybersecurity
With over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, David Duncan has expertise in areas such as identity and access management, encryption, and network security. He has led a technology marketing agency and pioneered techniques for building predictable sales demand. His background includes serving on McAfee's Technology Advisory Board and advising the US Government on identity management and privacy compliance.
Speaking Engagements and Industry Influence
David Duncan acts as a chief corporate spokesperson and evangelist on cybersecurity. He speaks at numerous industry events each year, including RSA, ISSA, and Gartner events. His contributions to the field extend beyond marketing, as he has played an advisory role in significant discussions on identity management and privacy, reflecting his influence in the cybersecurity landscape.