Keiko Tokuda
About Keiko Tokuda
Keiko Tokuda serves as the VP of Marketing and Chief of Staff at Zingtree, where she has contributed significantly to the company's growth since 2020. With over 15 years of marketing experience, she has held key positions at Eventbrite, Front, and Google, and is also the founder of Dare to Grow Coaching.
Current Role at Zingtree
Keiko Tokuda serves as the VP of Marketing and Chief of Staff at Zingtree since 2020. In this role, she has played a significant part in the company's growth, including managing the strategic marketing plan and supporting the new head of sales. She was instrumental in Zingtree's Series A fundraise and has contributed to the company's seed round raise in September 2020. In January 2023, she transitioned to a part-time role to focus on family responsibilities while continuing her contributions to the company.
Professional Experience
Keiko Tokuda has over 15 years of experience in marketing and executive leadership. She previously worked at Eventbrite as the Director of Product Marketing from 2011 to 2016, where she helped shape the go-to-market strategy for product launches. Following that, she served as the VP of Global Marketing at Front from 2017 to 2019, where she built the marketing team and led rapid new business growth. Earlier in her career, she held positions at Google as a Product Marketing Manager and at Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition as a Marketing Manager.
Educational Background
Keiko Tokuda earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a minor in Psychology from Stanford University. She also studied at The Wharton School and completed the Google Marketing Academy. Her academic achievements include being recognized as an All-American in tennis during her time at Stanford.
Athletic Accomplishments
Keiko Tokuda is a three-time NCAA women’s team tennis champion and served as a two-time captain of the Stanford tennis team. She also played professionally on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tour for one year. Her athletic background has contributed to her leadership skills and competitive spirit in her professional career.
Coaching and Leadership
In addition to her marketing roles, Keiko Tokuda is the Founder and Executive Coach at Dare to Grow Coaching, a position she has held since 2019. She is a certified coach and focuses on personal and professional development, leveraging her extensive experience in marketing and leadership to guide others.