Kevin Virsolvy 🏳️🌈
About Kevin Virsolvy 🏳️🌈
Kevin Virsolvy is the Vice President of Global Field Marketing at Cision and Brandwatch, with over 15 years of experience in B2B marketing and a strong focus on LGBTQ+ advocacy.
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Kevin Virsolvy is the Vice President of Global Field Marketing at both Cision and Brandwatch, located in the London Area, United Kingdom.
Professional Experience
Kevin has extensive experience in the field of global marketing, having served in various notable roles. At Cision and Brandwatch, he leads a team of 22 regional field marketers and manages the global field marketing budget and hiring plan. His tenure at Brandwatch included positions such as Senior Director of Global Field Marketing and Senior Director of International Marketing covering EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. Kevin has also held roles such as Regional Director of Marketing and Demand Generation at Brandwatch and Director of Global Field and Channel Marketing at Zimbra. Earlier roles include Marketing Programs Manager at Actuate (now OpenText) and Marketing Automation Manager at MarketOne International.
Educational Background
Kevin holds a Master's degree in Marketing and Strategy from TBS Education, completed from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a focus on International Law and Legal Studies from Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, from 1998 to 2001.
Expertise in Global Field Marketing
With over 15 years of experience in B2B marketing, Kevin is proficient in designing and implementing effective field marketing strategies. His responsibilities at Cision and Brandwatch include partnering with sales leadership and sales development on territory planning, execution, KPIs, and RoI. He also focuses on generating high-quality leads, nurturing prospects, and increasing customer retention and loyalty. Kevin is dedicated to empowering his team and organization to achieve and exceed their goals while delivering exceptional value to customers and stakeholders.
LGBTQ+ Advocacy and Representation
Kevin identifies as LGBTQ+ and is actively involved in initiatives that amplify LGBTQ+ representation in various sectors such as travel, history, and media. He supports educational events on LGBTQ+ family building, participates in campaigns celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, and engages in efforts to advance health equity for LGBTQ individuals. Additionally, he advocates for meaningful 2SLGBTQIA+ representation and supports initiatives focused on LGBTQ+ youth empowerment.