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Jon
Burke
Chief Marketing Officer
Dals
Jon Burke is a senior B2B SaaS marketing leader with deep expertise in building commercial marketing engines that drive measurable revenue growth. As Group Marketing and Sales Director at Dals, he leads integrated marketing and commercial strategy across the UK and Europe, aligning brand, demand generation, and customer acquisition with pipeline growth, tender success, and long-term customer value. With experience spanning high-growth SaaS, professional services, and technology sectors, Jon has a strong track record of transforming marketing functions to deliver commercial impact. Previously Global Marketing Director at Sygnature Discovery, he rebuilt the global marketing team and strategy, increasing enquiries by 82%, boosting lead generation by 150%, and doubling brand awareness in the US through data-led campaigns and digital optimisation. Jon has also played a key role in post-merger integration and international market expansion, helping organisations align sales and marketing operations across multiple acquisitions while improving pipeline performance and cost efficiency. An Executive MBA graduate from Cranfield School of Management, Jon is passionate about positioning marketing as a strategic growth driver—using data, customer insight, and strong sales alignment to increase acquisition efficiency, strengthen brand positioning, and maximise customer lifetime value.
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25 June 2026 15:15 - 15:45
Marketing as an investment: Speaking the language of the CFO
Marketing leaders are under increasing pressure to prove their commercial impact. Yet many organisations still struggle to align marketing performance with financial outcomes, leaving CFOs sceptical and CMOs fighting for budget. In this keynote, Jon Burke will explore how marketing leaders can bridge the gap between marketing and finance by reframing marketing as a measurable investment rather than a discretionary cost. Drawing on years of experience working closely with CFOs and executive teams, Jon will break down the metrics and frameworks that turn marketing performance into a clear financial story. He will share practical approaches for linking marketing activity to revenue growth, improving alignment between marketing and finance teams, and building shared dashboards around metrics such as CAC, customer lifetime value, payback periods and pipeline contribution. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to communicate marketing’s value at the board level, secure internal buy-in, and create stronger partnerships with finance to drive sustainable growth.