Forj appoints Terri Herrmann as Chief Marketing Officer

Forj, the leading community and learning solution for associations and professional networks, announced the appointment of Terri Herrmann as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). 

Terri Herrmann brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as Chief Marketing Officer. She will build upon the existing culture of innovation and brand strength to establish Forj as a market leader while powering the company’s go-to-market engine to drive rapid business growth. 

“I am thrilled to have Terri running alongside me as we enter a new stage of growth for Forj. She’s a proven leader and her impressive track record in fortifying a brand, driving increasing demand and growth and innovating within SaaS companies is exactly what we need to realize our bold vision for the future. Terri's tech-forward mindset and deep understanding of digital strategies will be instrumental in advancing how the market and our clients embrace Forj." said Kurt Heikkinen, CEO of Forj. “Most importantly, she’s a tremendous person and leader, a great fit for our culture and will fit seamlessly within the Forj team to support and advance our purpose and values. ”

“It is extremely rare to find an organization where vision, leadership, brand, product and team are all aligned and poised for significant growth.” Forj represents that perfect convergence, and I'm thrilled to be part of this exceptional team,” said Terri Herrmann, CMO of Forj. “My experience in developing and implementing scaling go-to-market strategies, leading teams, and creating meaningful connections through brand storytelling aligns perfectly with the opportunity and impact Forj will make in the market. I am committed and confident that together, we will elevate the Forj brand to new heights, empowering our clients to deliver unprecedented value to their members white driving substantial business growth.” 

Prior to her current position, she served as Head of Business Development at Forj and was the Co-Founder & CEO of CharismaQ – a communication coaching company. Her extensive background includes executive leadership roles at Montage (successful exit), Modern Hire, and Runzheimer (now Motus) where she led business development, marketing strategy and go-to-market execution. Her career also includes various leadership roles at global staffing company, ManpowerGroup.