Stephan Millard

Transforming Products into Market Leaders | 3X+ SaaS Growth in Fintech & HCM

Portland, Oregon, United States

About

Product marketing leader who drives growth by connecting strategy directly to execution. I’ve helped companies scale from single-product to multi-product — repeatedly — fueling 3X+ revenue growth, 25%+ sustained annual sales increases, and Gartner top-vendor recognition across fintech, HCM, and SaaS. I work as a player-coach: leading the strategy, frameworks, and teams while staying personally involved in the positioning, messaging, and launches that move markets. I bring dual AI fluency — using it to scale research, content, and competitive intelligence, while knowing how to position AI capabilities in ways that resonate with buyers.

Experience

  • Director of Product Marketing at Rithum
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Senior Director Product Marketing at Datasite
    Feb 2019 - Jul 2025 · 6 yrs 6 mos

    Global leader in M&A applications and data to corporations and investment banks. Played a key leadership role as Datasite transformed from a single-product company into the global leader in virtual data rooms with 7+ products, 5+ acquisitions, and more than 3X revenue growth. Led product marketing for flagship Datasite Diligence™ (15,000+ deals annually, including 7 of the 10 largest global M&A transactions). Hired and managed a team of product marketers covering both new launches and flagship products. Drove PLG: Created one of the company’s most-visited web resources, the New Features page, showcasing ongoing product innovation. Defined positioning, messaging, and campaigns, and oversaw creation of collateral including core product materials, industry assets, and sales templates.

  • Director of Product Marketing at Optymyze
    Mar 2015 - Feb 2019 · 4 yrs

    Leading provider of SaaS applications for sales compensation and HR. Created the product marketing function within Optymyze; started out as a senior individual contributor role and then grew into a group of five. Successfully managed all product marketing functions as the Optymyze company was created and grew revenues 5X. Managed the creation of all product sales and marketing tools for the suite of Optymyze sales performance management products, including PowerPoint slide sets, data sheets, product videos, ROI tools, internal selling tools (e.g. competitive presentations). Hired and managed a team of four additional product marketing managers to handle rapid growth of the company. Worked with analyst relations team to successfully have Optymyze placed in the Leaders quadrant of Gartner Magic Quadrant and ranked top vendor in Gartner Critical Capabilities.

  • VP & Research Director, Human Capital Management at ISG Software Research
    Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 · 2 yrs

    I spearheaded research initiatives for the human capital management practice, enhancing our strategic insights and market understanding. Directed buyer-side research efforts, focusing on the second largest revenue-generating practice area in 2013. Fostered relationships with CXOs and executives, discussing critical market trends and strategies. Developed skills in research design, strategic analysis, and executive engagement within the HR software sector.

  • Diector, Product Marketing at SumTotal Systems
    Sep 2009 - Nov 2012 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Directed product marketing and participated in product strategy for the complete suite SumTotal products.