John Gelb
About John Gelb
John Gelb is the Director of Growth Marketing at Credit Karma, where he leads acquisition and offline marketing efforts. He has over 14 years of experience in performance marketing and has previously held positions at StyleSeat and Ancestry.com.
Current Role at Credit Karma
John Gelb serves as the Director of Growth Marketing at Credit Karma, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads acquisition and offline marketing efforts, focusing on strategies that drive user engagement and growth. His extensive experience in performance marketing enables him to implement effective marketing programs that contribute to the company's overall success.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Prior to his current role, John Gelb worked at Credit Karma as a Marketing Manager from 2015 to 2018 and later as Senior Manager of Growth Marketing from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at Credit Karma has been marked by a focus on building and scaling profitable marketing initiatives. He also held positions at Ancestry.com, where he worked in various roles related to search engine marketing from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Academic Background
John Gelb studied at the University of Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Affairs from 2005 to 2009. He also attended Choate Rosemary Hall from 2001 to 2005, completing his high school education before pursuing higher education.
Career Timeline and Experience
With over 14 years of experience in performance marketing, John Gelb has developed a strong background in driving business growth through both paid and owned channels. His career includes roles at StyleSeat as Customer Acquisition Manager in 2015 and at Inflection as Search Engine Marketing Specialist from 2011 to 2012. His diverse experiences have contributed to his expertise in the marketing field.