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Founder & Chief Growth Officer @BetterWork Media Group

Startup FounderMarketingC-level ExecutiveSales & BizDevHRConsultingEducationBusiness OwnerCOOChanel ManagerCopywriterCustomer Success ManagerHead HunterCAOLife CoachingAccount ManagerSales ManagerBusiness Development ManagerPartnerships ManagerHead of GrowthExecutive CoachRecruiterCommunity ManagerSoft Skills TrainerEngagement ManagerAssociate PartnerPartnerCEOAdvisorFounder

Ana Dirksen | Strategic Growth & Customer Success Leader Results-driven executive with 20+ years of experience in sales, customer success, and strategic partnerships, driving revenue growth and retention across media, publishing, healthcare, and corporate learning and workforce development. Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, negotiating complex deals, and scaling multimillion-dollar business initiatives. Built a career from ad sales and publishing to executive leadership, mastering go-to-market strategies, enterprise account growth, and customer retention. Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments, with a passion for customer experience, leadership development, and building partnerships that deliver lasting impact.

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Work Background

Head of Partnerships and Growth Strategy

BetterWork Media GroupHead of Partnerships and Growth Strategy

Jan. 2021Greater Chicago AreaCo-Founder & Chief Growth Officer Global Reach: Engages 275,000+ subscribers and serves a worldwide audience. Leading Publications: Publisher of Chief Learning Officer (since 2003) and Chief Talent Officer (since 2005), focusing on L&D and talent management. Educational Resources: Offers 75+ webinars, virtual conferences, the CLO Symposium, the Chief Talent Officer Summit, and the CLO Accelerator program. Content & Research: Publishes newsletters, podcasts, magazines, and industry reports, plus custom media for partners. Memberships & Awards: Offers individual and corporate memberships and honors leaders through Learning in Practice, LearningElite, and TalentTrailblazers awards. Coming Soon: Launching the CXO Academy, CLO Accelerator Mentorship.

Vice President of Sales

Human Capital Media (Now BetterWork Media Group)Vice President of Sales

Oct. 2019 - Jan. 2021Greater Chicago Area(Human Capital Media is now BetterWork Media Group!)

Senior Sales Executive

PandoraSenior Sales Executive

Mar. 2015 - Oct. 2019Greater Chicago Area

Senior Account Executive - Integrated Media

Modern HealthcareSenior Account Executive - Integrated Media

Nov. 2013 - Mar. 2015Greater Chicago Area

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