Carla Gaggini
About Carla Gaggini
Carla Gaggini is the Head of Global Community Events and Field Marketing at Isovalent, part of Cisco. With over 12 years of experience in marketing and events, she has held various leadership roles in organizations like the Cloud Native Computing Foundation and Container Solutions.
Work at Isovalent
Carla Gaggini currently serves as the Head of Global Community Events & Field Marketing at Isovalent, a position she has held since 2024 in Greater London, England. Prior to this role, she was the Senior Director of Global Events and Marketing at Isovalent from 2023 to 2024. In her current role, she focuses on developing community engagement strategies and field marketing initiatives that align with Isovalent's objectives.
Experience at Cloud Native Computing Foundation
Carla Gaggini has been actively involved with the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) since 2023, serving as a CNCF Ambassador. Additionally, she chairs the CNCF Marketing Committee, a role she has held since 2024, and previously in 2022. Her leadership in the marketing committee emphasizes her commitment to advancing marketing strategies within the cloud native community.
Previous Roles at Container Solutions
Carla Gaggini worked at Container Solutions from 2020 to 2023, where she held multiple roles including Head of Events and Head of Content, Events and Community. During her tenure, she was responsible for orchestrating events and fostering community engagement, contributing to the company's visibility in the tech sector.
Educational Background
Carla Gaggini holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Università degli Studi di Cagliari, which she completed from 2004 to 2010. She also earned a Master's degree in Events and Conference Management from the University of Westminster, studying there from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she completed a program in Cultural Events Planning at CIOFS/SP Sardegna from 2011 to 2012.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
Carla Gaggini serves as an OpenUK Ambassador, where she promotes open source initiatives and community engagement. Her advocacy work reflects her belief in the importance of understanding stakeholder needs to enhance value in both internal teams and external communities.