Denise Oakley
About Denise Oakley
Denise Oakley is a Global Marketing Leader with extensive experience in demand generation and marketing strategy across various industries. She has held senior roles at notable companies such as UiPath, GE, and OpenText, and currently leads marketing efforts at Ideagen.
Work at Ideagen Plc
Denise Oakley serves as the Global Marketing Leader at Ideagen, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads a team of marketing professionals across various regions and functions. Her focus includes low-cost digital demand generation, customer marketing, and partner marketing strategies aimed at driving global growth and enhancing brand awareness. Oakley collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including sales and product teams, to align marketing objectives with the company's vision.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Denise Oakley has extensive experience in marketing across several organizations. She worked at UiPath as SVP Global Demand Marketing from 2019 to 2021 and later as SVP International Marketing & Global Communities from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, she held various roles at GE, including EMEA Marketing Director and Director of Strategic Marketing Programmes International. Oakley also served as Senior Director at GXS and OpenText, focusing on international marketing programs and digital customer experience.
Education and Expertise
Denise Oakley holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. She achieved an MBA in Strategic Management from The Open University Business School, a BA in IT/Social Sciences from the University of Reading, and an MA in Marketing from the University of Greenwich. Oakley is also a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and a Six Sigma Green Belt certified professional. Her expertise includes marketing automation, CRM, public relations, mergers and acquisitions, and event management.
Leadership and Industry Involvement
Denise Oakley is actively involved in the marketing industry, serving as a vice-chair of a not-for-profit global B2B high-tech network. She is a presenter for Pragmatic Marketing and a member of several industry boards and taskforces. Oakley leverages her leadership skills to guide her team at Ideagen and collaborates with various stakeholders to achieve marketing goals.