John (Wakim) McClellan is the Vice President of Marketing at ShipHero, where they lead the company’s marketing strategy across demand generation, brand, and lifecycle marketing. With a background in sales and a decade of experience in B2B go-to-market, John brings a unique perspective to marketing—one that prioritizes alignment between marketing and revenue teams to drive scalable growth.
Before transitioning to marketing leadership, John served as Senior Director of Sales at ShipHero, where they led a record-breaking sales team and doubled its size during their tenure. Their leadership style blends empathy, adaptability, and collaboration, enabling teams to thrive in fast-paced environments.
They are especially passionate about the role of AI in accelerating marketing innovation and helping businesses connect with the right customers faster. Outside of work, John enjoys traveling, gardening with their husband, and hands-on DIY projects.
