Position
Chief Marketing Officer
Company
Groq
Description
AI chip startup Groq has hired Chelsey Susin Kantor as its chief marketing officer (CMO). Kantor aims to put Groq on the map, overseeing the platform’s marketing strategy as it scales following a $1.5 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia to support its expansion in the region.
Executive Insights
Based on hiring dataNew executive impact window
87% of new executives make significant technology decisions within first 100 days
Budget influence
C-level executives control 73% of technology spending decisions
Transformation catalyst
65% of new senior hires launch digital transformation initiatives
Vendor review timeline
New executives typically review existing vendors within 6 months