Jan (Fong) Kirschke
About Jan (Fong) Kirschke
Jan (Fong) Kirschke is the Head of Growth Marketing at Chronosphere, bringing extensive experience in demand generation and marketing across various technology companies. With a background that includes leadership roles at Dell EMC, Clumio, and Clubzz, he specializes in integrated demand generation and has a proven track record of driving sales pipeline growth.
Work at Chronosphere
Jan Kirschke has been serving as the Head of Growth Marketing at Chronosphere since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and executing marketing strategies that enhance the company's growth trajectory. His responsibilities include managing marketing initiatives aimed at driving sales pipeline and increasing qualified leads. Kirschke's leadership in this position leverages his extensive background in demand generation and marketing operations.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Prior to his current role, Jan Kirschke held various significant positions in marketing. He worked at Clumio as the Director of Demand Generation from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he was a Co-Founder and Marketing Advisor at Clubzz, LLC from 2017 to 2020. His tenure at Dell EMC included roles as Director of Demand Generation Programs and Operations from 2013 to 2017, and Sr. Manager of Marketing Programs and Operations from 2012 to 2013. Kirschke's career began at Kaplan Career Services as an Account Executive.
Education and Expertise
Jan Kirschke earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of the Pacific, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. He possesses deep expertise in Storage, Data Protection, and Cloud technologies. His specialization includes Integrated Demand Generation, Lead Nurturing, and Account-based Marketing, which are pivotal in driving marketing success.
Background in Team Management
Jan Kirschke has demonstrated a strong ability to manage diverse and matrixed teams across multiple concurrent projects. His experience includes collaborating with internal and external partners, including C-level executives, to implement high-performing initiatives. This skill set has been integral to his roles in various organizations, allowing him to effectively lead marketing teams and drive strategic initiatives.
Career Progression
Jan Kirschke's career in marketing spans over two decades, with roles that have progressively increased in responsibility and scope. He began his career at Kaplan Career Services and has since held key positions at several technology companies, including IP Infusion and F-Secure. His extensive experience in demand generation and marketing operations has shaped his approach to driving growth and success in the organizations he has worked with.