Margaret Arakawa

Margaret Arakawa is an accomplished marketing executive with extensive experience in leading marketing strategy and operations across various sectors, including technology and SaaS. Currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer at IonQ since August 2023, Margaret previously held the same title at Fastly, where notable achievements included increasing conversion rates significantly above the industry average and earning multiple accolades for customer satisfaction. Prior to Fastly, Margaret was CMO at Outreach, driving substantial demand generation and event marketing successes, including the launch of a major sales conference during the pandemic. Margaret's extensive tenure at Microsoft spanned nearly two decades, where roles included General Manager of US Marketing & Operations, overseeing vast product lines such as Windows and Microsoft 365, consistently exceeding business targets. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics from The Wharton School and an MBA in Marketing & Strategy from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.