Nominated By:
Kelly Ferguson

Why are you nominating this person?
Raghu Raghavan has an extensive history developing technology to amplify sales lead management. Hes currently CEO of Act-On Software, the leading provider of marketing automation for the mid-market. Previously, he was the co-founder of Responsys, the leader in on-demand email and lifecycle marketing solutions.

What stand-out thing have they done?
Raghu remains the product visionary and driving force behind Act-On, leading the design and development of the platforms technology and infrastructure. He continues to have a significant hand in shaping the companys larger roadmap, and is responsible for both day-to-day management decisions and also short and long-term sales strategy — having grown the business from 9 employees in 2009 to over 400 in less than five years. Raghu’s efforts at the companys helm have not gone unnoticed. Thanks to its elegant product and frictionless go-to-market model, Act-On has caught the eye of leading venture capital firms, managing to raise $42 mil in a mezzanine round of funding earlier this year. Additionally, Act-On has garnered a range of industry accolades and honors — under Raghu’s leadership, the company was named: Frost & Sullivans Entrepreneurial Company of the Year, a Leader in the Small Marketing Teams and Enterprise categories in Forresters Wave report, and an Inc. 500 Top Fastest Growing Company for the second consecutive year.

Their Company URL: http://www.act-on.com

About the Author: Susan Finch

Susan has been a web solutions provider since 1997 and combines it with her years of experience in Public Relations, Marketing and Advertising. In her own company, Susan Finch Solutions (http://www.susanfinch.com) Susan provides training, design, set up, strategies, and graphics for clients online and for print. Susan has been a director for the SLMA since 2008.