Susan Butenhoff
Susan G. Butenhoff has been a member of our Board of Directors since July 2016. She also serves on the board of Hall Wines, a leading privately held winery in the U.S. Ms. Butenhoff is a strategic consultant specializing in risk mitigation and market positioning for some of Silicon Valley’s largest technology companies. Previously, Ms. Butenhoff was the Founder and CEO of Access Communications, one of the largest independent technology public relations firms in the U.S., later acquired by Omnicom Group. She also held the position of Global Technology Director at Ketchum, a global PR and marketing firm. With over 30 years of experience in technology marketing, Ms. Butenhoff has collaborated with technology disrupters and leaders, including Alphabet, PayPal, Facebook, Intuit, Adobe, and Apple. She holds a B.A. from Sussex University (England) and an M.Phil. in International Relations from the University of Cambridge (England).
Our Board considers Ms. Butenhoff highly qualified to serve as an independent director due to her extensive experience helping technology companies identify and enhance their competitive market positions and build their brands and revenues. Additionally, her operational experience leading a global marketing firm and her strong consulting and communication skills make her a valuable contributor to the board.