Leo Tucker
About Leo Tucker
Leo Tucker serves as the Chief Executive Officer of KMS Technology, Inc. He possesses an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and has extensive experience in global marketing and operations across various technology firms.
Work at KMS Technology
Leo Tucker has been serving as the Chief Executive Officer at KMS Technology, Inc. since 2021. Prior to this role, he held the position of Chief Operating Officer at the same company from 2019 to 2021. His leadership at KMS Technology focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and driving strategic initiatives. Tucker has emphasized the importance of partnerships in outsourcing to achieve business outcomes and has advocated for the use of offshore and nearshore development to access global talent pools. He has also participated in discussions regarding the challenges in software development and outsourcing.
Education and Expertise
Leo Tucker earned his MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied Marketing and Entrepreneurship from 1995 to 1997. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Psychology from Centre College, which he completed from 1987 to 1991. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in global marketing, demand generation, and product marketing across various B2B functions. Tucker has significant experience in leading pipeline generation for high-growth SaaS and software products, with revenues ranging from $5 million to $50 million.
Background
Leo Tucker has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career at Fifth Third Bank, where he worked in Mortgage and Investments from 1991 to 1995. He then transitioned to IBM as a Consultant for one year. Tucker also held positions at S1, Cognos, and Aptean, where he gained experience in product management and marketing. His role as SVP Global Marketing at PGi from 2014 to 2017 further solidified his expertise in global marketing strategies.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Leo Tucker has demonstrated a strong ability to lead global marketing organizations and create business development teams. He has significant experience working with private equity firms, having been involved with Vista Equity Partners and Siris Capital portfolio companies, as well as consulting for over 10 additional private equity firms. Tucker has highlighted the growing demand for data architects and AI/ML talent, particularly due to advancements in generative AI, and has predicted increased adoption of offshore teams in Southeast Asia and Vietnam.