HERNDON, Virginia, United States, April 2025 — Deltek, the leading global provider of enterprise software and solutions for project-based businesses, has announced the appointment of Dan Barnhardt as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In his new role, Barnhardt will report to Natasha Engan, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, and lead the company’s global marketing strategy.
Barnhardt brings a wealth of experience in brand transformation and digital marketing, with a track record of scaling go-to-market strategies and elevating brand leadership in dynamic business environments. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Icertis, where he played a key role in tripling the company’s revenue and positioning it as a category leader in contract intelligence.
Prior to Icertis, Barnhardt held leadership roles at Precisely and Infor, where he was instrumental in driving category expansion and building modern marketing infrastructures that supported substantial growth.
“Dan’s creative and strategic approach to marketing will be instrumental as we sharpen Deltek’s voice and modernize how we engage in the market,” said Bob Hughes, President and CEO, Deltek. “Dan brings a passion for digital marketing and a track record of helping brands connect with customers in authentic and differentiated ways — a strength that will support our efforts across Deltek Project Nation.”
As CMO, Barnhardt will be responsible for all aspects of Deltek’s global marketing organization, including brand evolution, digital engagement, demand generation, and customer advocacy.
“Deltek became a global leader trusted by 30,000 customers by distinguishing itself through a commitment to customer service and product excellence, and the opportunity to build on that strong foundation is incredibly exciting,” said Dan Barnhardt, Chief Marketing Officer, Deltek. “I’m looking forward to connecting with Deltek customers, partners, and team members alike as we accelerate growth for the next chapter of the company’s evolution.”
Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses. With more than 30,000 customers and millions of users across over 80 countries, Deltek delivers unmatched project intelligence, management, and collaboration tools to help firms improve productivity, performance, and revenue.
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