Sprinklr veteran joins team as Hightouch doubles revenue year-over-year
Hightouch, the leading Composable Customer Data Platform (CDP), has announced the appointment of Josh Kanagy as Head of Revenue. This strategic hire follows a remarkable year of growth for the company, which has doubled its revenue year-over-year and is rapidly displacing legacy enterprise CDPs at major brands like Weight Watchers, PetSmart, and Accor.
Josh Kanagy’s Background
- Previous Role: Served as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Global Enterprise Sales at Sprinklr, where he scaled the sales team and contributed to significant revenue growth leading to a successful IPO.
- Sales Leadership Experience: Held prominent sales leadership positions at Salesforce and served as SVP of Global Sales at Foursquare, consistently exceeding revenue targets.
Vision for Hightouch
- Inspirational Team: Kanagy expressed that the exceptional quality of Hightouch’s team drew him to the company. He noted being inspired by the thought leaders reshaping the CDP industry.
- Empowering Marketers: Kanagy emphasized Hightouch's ability to transform company data into a growth engine, enabling marketers to take direct action. He highlighted the role of AI in eliminating guesswork in marketing and personalizing campaigns for each customer.
Leadership Perspective
- CEO Statement: Kashish Gupta, co-founder and co-CEO of Hightouch, stated, "Josh's experience in driving revenue growth and scaling sales organizations will be invaluable as we redefine what's possible for data-driven marketing." Gupta expressed excitement for Kanagy’s leadership of the revenue team as Hightouch accelerates its mission to transform how businesses activate and leverage data.
Company Growth and Future Opportunities
- Rapid Expansion: Hightouch has experienced significant growth by providing a more flexible, efficient, and scalable solution compared to traditional CDPs.
- Positioned for Success: With Kanagy leading the revenue team, Hightouch is well-equipped to capitalize on emerging market opportunities and continue its sustained growth trajectory.
Josh Kanagy’s extensive experience and leadership skills will play a crucial role in Hightouch's continued success and innovation in the customer data platform space. His focus on empowering marketers and leveraging AI will be instrumental in driving the company’s growth and enhancing its market position.