Emily Ward
About Emily Ward
Emily Ward serves as the VP of Global Marketing at Turnitin, bringing extensive experience in marketing leadership across various organizations. She specializes in integrating inbound marketing strategies with full-funnel approaches and emphasizes collaboration to drive effective marketing campaigns.
Current Role at Turnitin
Emily Ward serves as the VP Global Marketing at Turnitin, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing global marketing strategies and initiatives. Her focus is on enabling teams to run integrated and effective marketing campaigns that drive results and revenue impact. She works remotely, contributing to the company's marketing efforts on a global scale.
Previous Experience at Turnitin
Prior to her current role, Emily Ward worked at Turnitin as the VP Global Field Marketing and Demand Generation for a brief period in 2023. This role involved leading field marketing initiatives and demand generation strategies, although her tenure lasted only three months. Her experience at Turnitin reflects her expertise in marketing leadership within the education technology sector.
Career at Blackboard
Emily Ward has held multiple positions at Blackboard, including VP North America Marketing in 2021 and Executive Director of Strategic Development from 2019 to 2021. She also served as the Senior Director of Marketing & Media Services from 2017 to 2019 and as Head of eCommerce in 2021. Her roles at Blackboard spanned various marketing functions, showcasing her versatility and depth of experience in the education technology industry.
Educational Background
Emily Ward holds an MBA from Loyola University Maryland, where she studied Marketing, International Business, and Finance. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Towson University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in marketing and strategic development.
Marketing Specialization
Emily Ward specializes in integrating inbound marketing strategies with full-funnel marketing approaches. She emphasizes strong collaboration as a critical component for achieving results and revenue impact. Her focus on enabling teams to execute effective marketing campaigns is a key aspect of her professional philosophy.