Margaret Dawson

Margaret Dawson is a seasoned technology executive and the Chief Marketing Officer at SUSE, where she drives the strategic alignment of enterprise open-source solutions with global customer needs and complex digital ecosystems. With over 25 years of leadership experience, she has been a pivotal force in the adoption and scaling of transformative technologies across the public and private sectors.

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Throughout her career, Margaret has specialized in leading enterprise open-source programs, overseeing initiatives for critical technologies, including Linux, Kubernetes, Ansible, OpenStack, and others. Her expertise lies in navigating the intersection of community-driven innovation and enterprise-grade stability. Before joining SUSE, she served as CMO at Chronosphere and held the role of Chief of Staff to the CEOs at both Red Hat and Apptio, where she focused on operational excellence and strategic growth during pivotal industry shifts.

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A global citizen and former foreign correspondent, Margaret spent a decade as an entrepreneur in Taiwan and Hong Kong, giving her a unique perspective on the geopolitical and economic impact of technology. She is a recognized advocate for diversity in the sector, having been named Business Role Model of the Year for Women in IT and one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Seattle. As an advisor and investor, she continues to champion open standards and collaborative innovation as the foundation for global digital progress.

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