Gareth Kelly is a seasoned marketing executive with over 25 years international experience in strategic marketing, executive engagement and event management across the EMEA region. Currently, he serves as the Head of Marketing at Salesforce Ireland, where he leads innovative marketing strategies, events, brand and demand generation for the Ireland business and the European Hub. Prior to this, Gareth held key roles at Salesforce, including Senior Director and Head of Events EMEA, where he managed high-impact events across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Before joining Salesforce, Gareth was the Conference Director at IDC, responsible for strategic planning and development of the conference portfolio in Germany and Switzerland. His extensive career also includes leadership positions at Hewlett-Packard, where he managed large-scale events and executive events, and at Bright Heads GmbH, where he co-owned and managed the agency, delivering PR and marketing solutions to international clients.
Gareth has recently returned to Ireland having lived in Germany for over 20 years, from 2000 to 2022, and is fluent in English, French, and German. His expertise spans event management, strategic marketing, and executive communications, making him a pivotal figure in the industry. His innovative approach and leadership have consistently driven successful outcomes and substantial growth for the people, functions and organisations that he has worked with and for.
