Mark Johnson

About Mark Johnson

I\'m an experienced executive with expertise in turning complex technologies into impactful, user-centric products. I thrive when leading other leaders at the intersection of product, engineering and design. Currently I\'m the CTO of Gallup, a global analytics and advisory firm that helps organizations understand and maximize human potential through data-driven insights. I am leading our shift from a traditional IT-driven model to a product- and user-centric approach that solves today’s challenges for our customers. Prior to Gallup, I served as CTO at Stand Together, a community of nonprofits tackling challenges in economic opportunity, education, criminal justice reform and other societal issues. I also was CEO of GrainBridge, an AgTech joint venture between ADM and Cargill that was acquired by Bushel in 2021; co-founder and CEO of Descartes Labs, leading the company to over 100 employees,$60M in funding and $20M in revenue; and CEO of Zite, a popular AI-powered news reader acquired by CNN and then Flipboard. Before becoming an entrepreneur, I had a strong foundation in product management at various startups and large software companies.CliftonStrengths® Top 5: Competition® | Ideation® | Strategic® | Arranger® | Futuristic®

Experience

1. Board Member

   Flowhub

   Nov 2023 — Present

Education

• Stanford University

  Philosophy

  1996 — 2001

Skills

• Project Management
• Product Launch
• Blogging
• Marketing
• Leadership
• Product Marketing
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Start-Ups
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Business Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Search Engine
• Usability
• Acquisition Integration
• Strategic Partnerships
• Program Management
• Acquisitions
• Strategy
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Venture Capital
• Public Speaking
• User Experience
• Search
• Product Management
• Marketing Communications
• Search Engines
• Management