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Raleigh, N.C. – May 6, 2025 – RapidScale, a leading provider of managed cloud services, recently announced Jessica Maria’s promotion to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Maria has more than 15 years of experience in marketing and communications; with a strong focus on driving revenue growth, enhancing partner and customer engagement, and developing high-performing teams.
Her experience includes leading the Americas Field Marketing Team at Mitel, as well as holding leadership positions at both Pax8 and Intelisys.
Since joining RapidScale in July 2024 as the Sr. Director of Field Marketing, Maria has played a pivotal role in leading the field marketing function including event management, marketing support, and sales enablement. Her strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in advancing RapidScale's marketing operations and aligning them with the company's core business objectives.
"Jessica’s industry tenure and marketing experience are an ideal fit, but the impact she has already had on RapidScale’s marketing team and wider business are of equal importance,” said Duane Barnes, RapidScale President. We are confident that under her leadership, RapidScale will continue to grow and achieve new milestones."
In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the industry, Maria has been honored by the CRN Women of the Channel annually since 2019. In 2024 and 2025 she received the Channel Marketing Association’s Visionary Winner Award. These prestigious accolades highlight her dedication, innovation, and influence in the field of marketing.
"Having worked closely with this talented team, I’m excited to build on our strong foundation and drive even greater growth and impact,” said Maria. “Together, we’ll continue to elevate the RapidScale brand, accelerate our business, and deliver exceptional value to our customers and partners."
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