VP of Corporate Communications & Marketing

MinIO is the data and memory foundation for enterprise AI. Built for the speed, scale, and economics that AI and analytics demand, AIStor and MemKV unify every layer of the data stack, from agentic and inference context memory to tables and objects across core, edge, and cloud. Trusted by 77% of the Fortune 100, MinIO is redefining how AI factories, intelligent applications, and autonomous agents secure, persist, and unlock the full value of their data.

The Vice President of Corporate Marketing & Comms is responsible for defining and leading a comprehensive brand and communications strategy that aligns with MinIO's mission and market positioning. In this role, you will drive brand awareness, strengthen the company's reputation, and craft compelling narratives that engage software architects, IT executives, enterprises, and investors.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and creative storyteller with proven writing expertise, a deep understanding of the technology ecosystem, and experience managing global teams and complex narratives. This leader will collaborate with the executive team to shape high-impact communications, lead critical messaging efforts, and inspire teams to elevate the MinIO brand on a global scale.

Brand Strategy

We're looking for a leader with experience building trusted, category-defining brands at high-growth companies, ideally within storage, AI, or enterprise infrastructure. You know how to elevate a strong technology into a recognizable industry name, and you'll bring that playbook to accelerate MinIO's position as the data and memory foundation for enterprise AI.

• Proven experience building brand awareness and market recognition for a B2B technology company
• Track record of translating complex technical differentiation into a brand narrative that resonates with architects, IT executives, and investors alike
• Experience taking a growing company's brand to the next level, expanding recognition and credibility as it scales

Corporate Messaging & Executive & Thought Leadership

As MinIO establishes itself as the data and memory foundation for enterprise AI, this leader will shape the narratives that position the company and its executives at the center of that conversation.

• Define and maintain the company's core narrative and the AI data foundation story.
• Build the visibility of the CEO and key leaders through bylines, keynotes, speaking slots, podcasts, and social presence. Position executives as credible voices in the AI infrastructure conversation.
• Coordinate launch moments end to end alongside product marketing.
• Partner with product marketing to develop and maintain a messaging architecture that spans the full portfolio, from AIStor to emerging products, ensuring consistency from analyst briefings to sales conversations

Communications Strategy

You will own the company's overarching communications agenda and translate business priorities into a clear, consistent external voice. This is the connective tissue between MinIO's strategy and how the market understands it.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate communications strategy that supports business objectives, enhances brand reputation, and drives market visibility.
• Oversee internal and external communications frameworks to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment across all stakeholders.
• Lead strategic messaging for executive communications, product milestones, corporate news, and high-stakes announcements.

Creative Services

Define and lead MinIO’s creative strategy and elevate the MinIO brand in the rapidly evolving AI and data infrastructure landscape, shaping a compelling visual identity and storytelling framework that differentiates MinIO in the market.

• Define, own, execute and measure effectiveness of MinIO’s creative strategy across brand, digital, and experiential channels.
• Collaborate with product marketing, demand generation, and content teams to craft compelling, high-impact campaigns that resonate with target audiences.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team (e.g., designers, copywriters, motion artists, video producers).
• Support campaigns and launches with powerful visuals, motion design, and storytelling that elevate awareness of MinIO.

Media and Analyst Relations

You will be the driving force behind how MinIO shows up in the press and with the analyst community. Strong, trusted relationships with reporters and analysts are central to building and protecting the company's reputation at scale.

• Drive media relations strategy, securing high-impact coverage in top-tier outlets through proactive storytelling and reactive management.
• Cultivate and manage strong relationships with industry analysts; coordinate briefings and support analyst report inclusion.

Social Media Communications

Social is where much of MinIO's audience first encounters the brand and its leaders. You will shape a presence that amplifies the company's narrative and builds genuine influence across the platforms that matter to our technical and executive audiences.

• Develop and oversee executive and corporate social media strategies aligned with brand voice and communications goals.
• Guide social content development to drive thought leadership, engagement, and influence across platforms.
• Monitor and manage the company’s digital reputation; leverage analytics to optimize performance and audience reach.

Leadership & Collaboration

Beyond strategy, you will build and inspire the team and partnerships that bring communications to life. Success in this role depends on close collaboration across the business and the trust you earn as an advisor to senior leadership.

• Build and lead a high-performing global communications team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and accountability.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Sales, People Operations, and other departments to align messaging across the business.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on strategic communications and messaging priorities.
• Implement scalable systems and processes to support long-term communications and brand success.

• 15+ years of experience in marketing communications, brand strategy, or related roles, preferably in B2B technology, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Proven track record of creating and executing integrated brand and communication strategies that drive measurable results
• Exceptional storytelling, writing and editing abilities, adaptable for diverse audiences and formats
• Expertise in leveraging digital and traditional media to amplify corporate messaging
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and build consensus
• Expertise in managing global teams, agencies, and budgets
• Demonstrated ability to operate in both strategic and hands-on capacities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

What We Offer:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401K with 3% Contribution
• Pre-IPO Stock Options
• At least 12 Public Holidays
• Flexible Time Off