Senior marketing executive with 25 years of experience leading integrated digital campaigns, creative strategy, and performance optimization for high-growth, mission-driven brands. I thrive on building scalable marketing systems, turning data into compelling narratives, and driving revenue through customer-centric storytelling.

Kristi Ashton

Senior marketing executive with 25 years of experience leading integrated digital campaigns, creative strategy, and performance optimization for high-growth, mission-driven brands. I thrive on building scalable marketing systems, turning data into compelling narratives, and driving revenue through customer-centric storytelling.

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Senior marketing executive with 25 years of experience leading integrated digital campaigns, creative strategy, and performance optimization for high-growth, mission-driven brands. I thrive on building scalable marketing systems, turning data into compelling narratives, and driving revenue through customer-centric storytelling.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Digital Marketing at Guardant Health
January 20, 2020 - October 20, 2021
Built modern marketing infrastructure and accelerated GTM, transforming marketing into a revenue-generating function. Led global GTM strategies and cross-functional alignment of marketing, product, and sales to drive revenue growth and improve retention and ARR. Implemented data-driven optimization across campaigns, channels, and CRMs.
VP/Head of Marketing at Gencove (genomics SaaS startup)
October 19, 2021 - December 5, 2022
First marketing hire responsible for creating and activating integrated brand and demand-gen programs. Built the marketing function from the ground up, established inbound demand pipelines, and delivered measurable growth in ARR and pipeline. Scaled website traffic and social channels, and aligned marketing with product and sales to improve win rates.
Director of Global Marketing at LumaSense Technologies (acquired by Advanced Energy)
December 1, 2010 - Present
Responsible for internal and external communications and global demand generation for medical research equipment. Led corporate marketing, PR, media pitches, and global go-to-market initiatives. Built and refined marketing infrastructure, drove KPI performance, and supported product launches across geographies.
Senior Marketing Manager at Neoforma (acquired by Global Health Care Exchange)
December 31, 2000 - December 30, 2003
Managed GPO partnerships and product marketing for a healthcare e-commerce platform. Created non-personalized campaigns and educational content to support sales and product adoption. Led cross-functional marketing efforts and credentialed messaging for healthcare buyers.

Education

Executive MBA - Digital Marketing at Rutgers University
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
MS in Engineering at University of Colorado
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
BS Biology at University of Colorado
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026

Qualifications

Executive MBA - Digital Marketing
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
MS in Engineering
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
BS Biology
August 22, 1994 - May 22, 1998
Biology

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment