Paige Kukla

GTM Leadership Programs & Operations @ ClickUp | ex-Uber

Greater Chicago Area

About

Operations and communications leader focused on building high-performing, aligned teams by putting people at the center of how work gets done. I partner closely with executive leaders during periods of growth, transformation, and change - translating complex priorities into clear narratives, operating rhythms, and actionable plans that teams can actually rally around. My work sits at the intersection of strategy, internal communications, and team engagement. My background spans Chief of Staff, operations, and go-to-market environments, where I’ve led cross-functional initiatives, scaled operating models, and built programs that strengthen clarity, accountability, and culture. I care deeply about creating environments where people feel informed, connected, and empowered to do their best work. I thrive in fast-paced, evolving organizations where strong communication, trust, and intentional structure unlock speed and impact. Passionate about building companies where culture isn’t an afterthought - it’s the foundation.

Experience

  • GTM Leadership Programs & Operations | Lead at ClickUp
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Uber Freight (7 yrs 7 mos)
    • Chief of Staff | Chief Commercial Officer & EVP Operations
      May 2024 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 11 mos

      • Led multi-business-line GTM strategy, aligning sales, operations, and product across five lines of business. • Drove cross-portfolio revenue programs with Eats, Grocery, Retail, U4B, Connect, and Ads, generating multi-million-dollar pipeline lift. • Owned executive account planning for top Fortune 100 customers, managing C-suite engagement strategies and CEO-level business reviews. • Designed and scaled the company's Deal Desk engine (40-step workflow across 30+ teams), improving deal velocity and decision quality. • Partnered with Finance to reduce aging receivables and strengthen working capital discipline. • Architected company-wide GTM operating system, unifying 45+ stakeholders and creating clarity around priorities, ownership, and accountability. • Built and operationalized the full leadership cadence: MBR/QBRs, All-Hands, strategic planning cycles, cross-functional governance, and escalation pathways. • Founded and led Commercial Culture Leads, a mentorship and development program improving visibility, engagement, and culture within the commercial org.

    • Enterprise Partnerships | Sales
      Jan 2021 - May 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Owned revenue, growth, and strategic planning for five of the company’s largest fortune 100 enterprise customers, representing hundreds of millions in annual volume. • Doubled revenue and shipment volume YoY through strategic growth plans, relationship management, and aligned commercial strategy. • Built the first Inside Sales function for top enterprise accounts, creating a scalable motion that bridged sales and operations. • Led enterprise-wide account development programs including SOP creation, pricing modernization, performance governance, and operational automation. • Drove partnership expansions by identifying whitespace, improving service delivery, and building multi-year growth roadmaps.

    • Account Operations | Enterprise
      Sep 2018 - Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Early employee contributing to the foundation of Uber Freight's customer experience and operational model. • Owned daily execution, service quality, and performance for 12 large accounts. • Improved customer efficiency, cost performance, and reliability through structured processes and operational optimization. • Partnered cross-functionally with sales and product to scale workflows, resolve root-cause issues, and improve customer outcomes.

  • Intern | Promotions Ambassador at Anheuser-Busch InBev
    Jul 2017 - Dec 2017 · 6 mos

    This position enabled me to use my marketing skills in order to help learn about and promote a large international company. Ran Bud Light’s college marketing campaign for the greater Milwaukee area given a budget for a 13-week campaign. Worked with various clients to ensure KPI’s were met. Worked with wholesalers and market managers to determine locations of events, amount of product we would need, pricing, and promotion through social media.

  • Intern | Global Faucets Supply Chain/Operations Alignment at Kohler Co.
    May 2017 - Sep 2017 · 5 mos

    With my background in Marketing for Global Faucets at Kohler, I was placed on the Supply Chain Alignment team for Global Faucets in order to learn more about one of the two majors I acquired. Throughout the summer, I aided in: - PDNC (Past Due Not Covered) analysis - Ecommerce flow with Amazon - Forecasting for wholesaler Ferguson - Lead Time requirements and analysis

  • Intern | Global Faucets Wholesale Marketing at Kohler Co.
    May 2016 - Sep 2016 · 5 mos

    Working for Kohler taught me not only the inner workings of the business world but also how to deliver a higher level of gracious living, another key component of Kohler’s vision. I assisted with the following responsibilities; - training of builders (regional and national) - competitive analysis of similar markets - product tear-downs, processing and ordering - assistance with various other marketing responsibilities including assisting with media promotions.