Lona Therrien
About Lona Therrien
Lona Therrien serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at ExtraHop, where she aligns marketing initiatives with organizational objectives. She has extensive experience in content marketing, public relations, and brand awareness, having held various senior roles in notable companies throughout her career.
Current Role at ExtraHop
Lona Therrien serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at ExtraHop, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on aligning marketing initiatives with organizational objectives to enhance brand awareness and educate audiences about products. Therrien works in a hybrid capacity from Boston, Massachusetts, and has previously served as the Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at ExtraHop since 2023.
Education and Expertise
Lona Therrien holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communications with an emphasis in Organizational Consulting from Miami University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communications from The University of Georgia, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Her expertise includes aligning marketing programs with organizational goals, managing analyst relations, and leading content marketing activities for global events.
Professional Background
Lona Therrien has a diverse professional background in marketing and communications. She has held various leadership roles, including Vice President of Corporate Marketing at ExtraHop from 2022 to 2023, and Senior Director of Global Corporate Communications at Mimecast from 2016 to 2021. Her experience also includes positions at RSA, The Security Division of EMC, where she served as Director of Global Public Relations & Thought Leadership Marketing from 2013 to 2016.
Previous Experience
Before her current role at ExtraHop, Lona Therrien worked at several notable companies. She was a Senior Manager of Marketing Programs at Symantec from 2004 to 2006 and held multiple roles at RSA, including Senior Manager of Public Relations & Marketing Program Consultant from 2007 to 2013. Additionally, she served as Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Cybereason from 2021 to 2022.
Skills and Competencies
Lona Therrien possesses a range of skills in marketing and communications. She is proficient in driving brand awareness and lead generation through data-driven strategies. Her competencies include strategic planning and analysis, as well as managing thought leadership programs and public relations initiatives. Therrien is skilled in leading content marketing activities and aligning marketing efforts with broader organizational goals.