Marc Huffman, the former CEO of BlackLine, brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles in tech and sales. With a B.S. degree in marketing from California State University, Chico, he started his career at Oracle Corporation before moving...
Marc Huffman, the former CEO of BlackLine, brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles in tech and sales. With a B.S. degree in marketing from California State University, Chico, he started his career at Oracle Corporation before moving to NetSuite, a cloud ERP software provider that was later acquired by Oracle. He held several key positions at NetSuite, ultimately becoming the President of Worldwide Sales and Distribution. Huffman joined BlackLine in early 2018 as Chief Operating Officer and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming CEO in January 2021. His leadership focused on sales and operational efficiencies, aiming to refine how companies handle financial management. After a successful tenure, he parted ways with BlackLine in March 2023. Interestingly, Huffman also had a substantial equity stake in BlackLine, with stock holdings that fluctuated significantly during his time, reflecting both his commitment to the company and the market's response to his leadership.