Kathleen De Bondt
About Kathleen De Bondt
Kathleen De Bondt serves as the VP of Marketing EMEA at Veeam Software, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at companies like Citrix and EMC. She has a strong background in marketing leadership, partner management, and go-to-market strategies in the technology sector.
Current Role at Veeam Software
Kathleen De Bondt serves as the Vice President of Marketing for EMEA at Veeam Software, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on marketing strategies and initiatives tailored to the European, Middle Eastern, and African markets. Her responsibilities include overseeing marketing operations and driving brand awareness within the region.
Previous Experience in Marketing Leadership
Before joining Veeam Software, Kathleen De Bondt held several significant marketing positions. She was the VP of Marketing EMEA at Citrix from 2018 to 2023, where she managed marketing efforts across the region for five years. Prior to that, she served as VP of EMEA Marketing at Riverbed Technology from 2013 to 2017, and as Global Senior Director of the Velocity Program Marketing at EMC for one year in 2012 to 2013.
Educational Background and Leadership Studies
Kathleen De Bondt has a strong educational foundation in marketing and leadership. She studied at VLEKHO Business School Brussel, earning a Master in Marketing and Communication from 1998 to 1999. Additionally, she completed the Leadership Development Program at Forum Faculty from 2004 to 2005, and she has been studying Transformational Leadership at Insight School of Washington since 2009.
Expertise in Marketing Strategies
Kathleen De Bondt possesses expertise in developing go-to-market strategies specifically for the computer networking industry. She has a proven track record in partner management, particularly within the context of enterprise software and storage solutions. Her experience encompasses various aspects of marketing, including demand generation and channel marketing.
Career Progression at EMC
Kathleen De Bondt's career at EMC spanned several roles over multiple years. She began as Director of Channel and Commercial Marketing from 2006 to 2009, then transitioned to Senior Director of Demand Generation & Channel Marketing EMEA from 2010 to 2011. Her time at EMC laid a strong foundation for her subsequent leadership roles in marketing.