Doug Kohen
About Doug Kohen
Doug Kohen serves as the Vice President of Business Operations at Movable Ink, where he oversees operational functions and resource planning for go-to-market teams. He has held various leadership roles in business operations and finance across multiple companies, including Clarivate and Forrester.
Current Role at Movable Ink
Doug Kohen serves as the Vice President of Business Operations at Movable Ink, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he reports directly to the CFO and oversees a team of 11 professionals. His responsibilities include managing resource planning and allocation to improve efficiency and effectiveness within go-to-market teams, which encompass sales, customer experience, and marketing. Kohen also focuses on the variable compensation strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with the company's operational goals.
Previous Experience in Business Operations
Before joining Movable Ink, Doug Kohen held several significant positions in business operations and strategy. He worked at Clarivate as Vice President of Commercial Strategy and Pricing for one year, where he contributed to strategic pricing initiatives. At Forrester, he served in multiple roles, including Vice President of Business Operations and Corporate Development, and Vice President of Analytics Products, accumulating a total of five years of experience. His earlier roles included Director of Finance and Corporate Development at Barracuda and Manager of Marketing Analytics at The Kessler Group.
Educational Background
Doug Kohen earned his MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied Finance and Entrepreneurship from 2005 to 2007. Prior to that, he completed his BBA in Finance at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, studying from 1996 to 2000. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in financial principles and business strategy, which he has applied throughout his career.
Career Progression and Roles
Doug Kohen's career spans over two decades, during which he has held various roles that have contributed to his expertise in business operations and strategy. He began his career as a Marketing Optimization Specialist at WPP and progressed through positions such as Business Analyst at Pitney Bowes and Corporate Development Intern at Trustwave. His experience also includes managerial roles at Online Convergence Corp. and The Kessler Group, where he developed skills in corporate development and marketing analytics.
Focus on Program and Project Management
At Movable Ink, Doug Kohen emphasizes program and project management, particularly for go-to-market initiatives. His leadership in this area aims to streamline operations and enhance the effectiveness of the company's sales, customer experience, and marketing teams. By overseeing operational and enablement functions, Kohen plays a critical role in driving the company's strategic objectives and ensuring successful execution of its business plans.