Senior Director, Corporate Events
Kong Inc.
About this role
The Senior Director, Corporate Events at Kong is responsible for developing and executing strategic event marketing initiatives, including experiential conferences and tradeshows, to enhance brand awareness and drive revenue. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and external partners to design event programs, manage all aspects of event planning, and assess the effectiveness through ROI and attendee engagement metrics. With over 15 years of experience in event management within SaaS or B2B technology contexts, the director will ensure impactful visibility of the company and its technology in the developer community.
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About Kong Inc.
konghq.comKong Inc. is a leading API gateway and service mesh provider, designed to enhance developer productivity, security, and performance across modern architectures. The company's unified platform, Kong Konnect, provides tools for API management, AI gateway integration, and event streaming, enabling seamless connectivity and governance for organizations. With features tailored for API producers and consumers, Kong empowers businesses to build, run, discover, and govern APIs efficiently while supporting AI modernization efforts. Trusted by top companies, Kong is recognized for its ability to accelerate digital transformation and foster innovation in the API ecosystem.
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About Kong Inc.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$192k – $240k
per year