Tristan Pineiro

About Tristan Pineiro

I am Chief Marketing Officer at Grindr and a member of the executive board, responsible for global marketing and communications, including brand, product marketing, PR, content, social, and partnerships.I have led marketing and communications for category defining consumer brands including Netflix, Badoo, and King, supporting periods of rapid growth, brand transformation, and sustained cultural relevance across technology, entertainment, gaming, and dating. Earlier in my career, I held senior leadership roles at global communications agencies Grayling and Zeno, advising companies such as PayPal, Microsoft, British Airways, Hilton, Marks and Spencer, and Diageo.At Grindr, I oversee a content led brand strategy, reputation management, and growth marketing as the company scales from a market leading app into a broader platform serving the global gay community. My focus is on driving long term enterprise value through clear positioning, disciplined execution, and marketing that delivers both cultural impact and commercial results.

Experience

1. Chief Marketing Officer

   Grindr

   Jan 2026 — Present · West Hollywood, CA, US

Education

• The University of Manchester

  BA Hons, French and Linguistics

  1992 — 1996

• Cheltenham Sixth Form College

  A Levels

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Crisis Communications
• Press Releases
• Media Relations
• Management
• Reputation Management
• Public Relations
• Strategic Communications
• Corporate Communications
• Social Networking
• Copywriting
• Internal Communications
• Message Development
• Copy Editing
• Social Media
• Messaging
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Social Media Marketing