Chris Englund

Chris Englund

International Growth Manager at Bluebeam

Qualifications

Former VP of International Operations at ActiveCampaign, building a localization framework across 190 countries

Founder of HubSpot's global localization function, scaling a 15-person team on a $3M budget

International go-to-market and localization strategy consultant for B2B SaaS

Expertise

Localization

International go-to-market

Globalization

SaaS expansion

International operations

Localization strategy

Experienced International Operations & Strategy leader with a demonstrated history of working in Enterprise SaaS industry. Skilled in Sales, Management, International Marketing, and Localization. Strong business development professional with a MBA focused in Marketing from RSM Erasmus University.

Experience

International Growth Manager at Bluebeam

Jun 2025 to Dec 2025 · 6 mos

Scaled international expansion through cross-functional strategy and operations on Bluebeam's New Market Growth team.

International Go-to-Market Strategy & Ops Consulting at Self-employed

Jan 2022 to Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Ran a global growth consultancy supporting B2B SaaS startups on go-to-market strategy, market entry and localization.

Vice President of International Operations at ActiveCampaign

Jan 2019 to Jan 2021 · 2 yrs

Drove international expansion and built a localization framework delivering content in 15 languages across 190 countries.

International Go To Market Lead, Product at HubSpot

Jan 2019 to Sep 2019 · 8 mos

Drove product adaptation for international markets, integrating global user feedback into product development.

Senior Manager of Localization / Manager of Localization at HubSpot

Jan 2015 to Dec 2018 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Founded and built HubSpot's centralized localization team of 15, managing a $3M budget across multiple languages.

Principal Corporate Account Manager II & III at HubSpot

Jan 2012 to Jan 2018 · 6 yrs

Led strategic account management for HubSpot's largest enterprise clients, achieving 130% net revenue retention.

Qualifications

Former VP of International Operations at ActiveCampaign, building a localization framework across 190 countries

Founder of HubSpot's global localization function, scaling a 15-person team on a $3M budget

International go-to-market and localization strategy consultant for B2B SaaS

Expertise

Localization

International go-to-market

Globalization

SaaS expansion

International operations

Localization strategy

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