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Nataly Kelly

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Nataly Kelly is a seasoned B2B marketing executive best known for her deep expertise in international growth, localization, and scaling SaaS companies globally. As CMO of Zappi, a consumer insights and market research platform used by brands and agencies to inform advertising and creative decisions, she leads the company's marketing strategy at the intersection of data, research, and brand building. Prior to Zappi, Kelly spent several years at HubSpot, where she rose to Vice President of Marketing, focusing on international markets and global expansion. She is widely recognized as a thought leader on localization and global business strategy, having written extensively on the subject and spoken at major industry events. She is the author of multiple books, including works on translation, localization, and international business. Kelly has a background that spans linguistics, translation, and technology marketing, giving her a distinctive perspective on how brands communicate across cultures. Her work at Zappi connects her directly to the advertising and media research ecosystem, as the platform helps marketers and advertisers test and optimize creative before it goes to market.

Last updated Oct 22, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Oct 22, 2026

Role
CMO
Company
Zappi
Based
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Connections
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Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Nataly Kelly is a seasoned B2B marketing executive best known for her deep expertise in international growth, localization, and scaling SaaS companies globally. As CMO of Zappi, a consumer insights and market research platform used by brands and agencies to inform advertising and creative decisions, she leads the company's marketing strategy at the intersection of data, research, and brand building. Prior to Zappi, Kelly spent several years at HubSpot, where she rose to Vice President of Marketing, focusing on international markets and global expansion. She is widely recognized as a thought leader on localization and global business strategy, having written extensively on the subject and spoken at major industry events. She is the author of multiple books, including works on translation, localization, and international business. Kelly has a background that spans linguistics, translation, and technology marketing, giving her a distinctive perspective on how brands communicate across cultures. Her work at Zappi connects her directly to the advertising and media research ecosystem, as the platform helps marketers and advertisers test and optimize creative before it goes to market.

Career

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Expertise & education

Expertise

B2B SaaS MarketingGlobal Marketing StrategyLocalizationConsumer InsightsMarket ResearchInternational ExpansionBrand StrategyContent Marketing

Speaking topics

Global Marketing and LocalizationInternational Business GrowthB2B SaaS Marketing StrategyConsumer Insights and Market Research

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Led international marketing strategy at HubSpot, contributing to the company's global growth
  • Authored multiple books on localization, translation, and international business strategy
  • Appointed CMO of Zappi, a leading consumer insights platform serving major advertisers and agencies

Publications

  • Found in Translation (co-authored with Jost Zetzsche)
  • Speak the World's Languages (Harvard Business Review contributions)
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