Michael Tanner
About Michael Tanner
Michael Tanner is the SVP of Marketing at Lessen and the CMO at Chief Outsiders, with extensive experience in marketing, business development, and product management across various technology sectors.
Title
Michael Tanner is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Lessen. He is also serving as the Chief Marketing Officer at Chief Outsiders.
Current Positions
Michael Tanner currently holds dual leadership roles. Since 2023, he has been the SVP of Marketing at Lessen, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Additionally, since 2020, he has been working as the Chief Marketing Officer at Chief Outsiders, also in Scottsdale, AZ.
Previous Roles
Michael Tanner's previous roles include Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development at M-Files Corporation from 2016 to 2019, and Vice President of Marketing and Product at Carrier iQ from 2014 to 2015. From 2012 to 2014, he served as Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Edge Communications. Other key positions include Chairman and CEO at Bamboo Solutions from 2007 to 2011, and President at Adexta, Inc. from 2004 to 2015.
Board Memberships
Tanner has served on the boards of several companies. His board memberships include roles at Apexion, Inc., Savi Technology, Inc., Webproject, Inc., and Vidar Systems. These positions span companies across different sectors, showcasing his versatility and leadership in guiding organizations to success.
Education and Expertise
Michael Tanner holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University and a Master of Business Administration from Rivier University. His extensive expertise includes leading marketing, business development, and product line teams, along with in-depth experience in cloud services, SaaS, enterprise software, telecommunications, and more. Tanner has also been an advisor and consultant to over 100 organizations across major information technology sectors.