Gayathri Krishnamurthy
About Gayathri Krishnamurthy
Gayathri Krishnamurthy is a Vice President of Product Marketing at RingCentral, with a diverse background in product strategy and marketing across various technology companies. She has extensive experience in CRM, customer experience, and unified communications, having launched multiple products and achieved significant revenue growth throughout her career.
Work at RingCentral
Gayathri Krishnamurthy has been serving as the Assistant Vice President of Product Marketing at RingCentral since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product marketing strategies and initiatives. Her work focuses on enhancing product visibility and market penetration, contributing to the company's growth in the competitive communications industry.
Previous Experience in Product Marketing
Prior to her current role, Gayathri held several key positions in product marketing. She was the Senior Director of Product Marketing at NICE CXone from 2016 to 2021. Before that, she served as the Director of Product Marketing at ServiceNow from 2015 to 2016 and at SugarCRM from 2014 to 2015. Her extensive experience in these roles has equipped her with a deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.
Educational Background
Gayathri Krishnamurthy studied Computer Science at the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, where she earned her Bachelor of Engineering degree. She furthered her education by obtaining an MBA in Strategy and Marketing from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore in 2004. Additionally, she completed courses in IoT and Cloud Computing at Stanford Continuing Studies, enhancing her expertise in product management and marketing strategies.
Specializations and Skills
Gayathri specializes in strategic go-to-market models, including build/buy/partner strategies, segmentation and targeting, and market analysis. She has a strong focus on pricing, packaging, and demand generation. Her technical and business skills enable her to work effectively with C-suite executives, ensuring alignment between product offerings and market demands.
Achievements in Product Launches
Throughout her career, Gayathri has successfully launched over 10 products and solutions, with revenues ranging from $3 million to $60 million. She has led vertical marketing for a $400M+ portfolio, achieving a 97% compound annual growth rate over five years for one of the verticals. Her contributions have significantly impacted the organizations she has worked with, demonstrating her capability in driving product success.