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Holly Palmer

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Director, Executive Engagement, Office of CMO at Salesforce
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Holly Palmer is the Director of Executive Engagement in the Office of the CMO at Salesforce, specializing in building and executing global programs for C-suite executives. A graduate of the University of Southern California, colleagues describe her as creative, hard-working, and organized, with a talent for managing complex projects.

She is passionate about creating genuine human connections and fostering community, both professionally and personally. Holly values bravery and kindness, as reflected in her personal motto, "Stay awkward, brave and kind. " She also publicly celebrates the achievements and insights of her family members.

She excels at creating impactful events from the ground up, often leading initiatives with no existing playbook.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Director, Executive Engagement, Office of CMO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Executive Engagement
Her entire career at Salesforce has focused on creating high-impact experiences for executives, customers, and employees, from briefing centers to the global CMO engagement program.
CMO-Level Strategy
Her current role involves building a global engagement program specifically for Chief Marketing Officers, focusing on relevant topics, reporting, and building a strong event portfolio.
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Career

Work history

12-2022
Director, Executive Engagement, Office of CMO
Salesforce
12-2021 - 12-2022
Director, Executive Events
Salesforce
2-2020 - 12-2021
Director, Executive Engagement
Salesforce
8-2018 - 2-2020
Director, Trailhead Events
Salesforce
2-2017 - 8-2018
Senior Manager, Trailhead Events
Salesforce
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Holly Palmer, Author at Salesforce Admins. Featured in Salesforce Admins Blog
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Education
2006 - 2010
Bachelor of Arts
University of Southern California
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Miramonte High School
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