Bruce Reading
President & Chief Executive Officer @ Act!
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About
I’ve spent my career leading software companies through moments of inflection. Periods where technology shifts, markets tighten, customer expectations change, and organizations need clarity, courage, and cohesion to move forward. I’ve led venture-backed and private-equity-owned organizations through turnarounds, created new product categories, scaled global teams, and guided companies through both disruption and growth. Across all of it, my focus has remained the same: empower people, stay close to the customer, make decisions with conviction (and humility) to build cultures that become a competitive advantage. What I’ve learned along the way is simple: excellent outcomes are built by great teams. My approach to leadership is rooted in listening, transparency, and making it easy for people to tell the truth. When teams feel safe to challenge assumptions, bring forward new ideas, and learn from what doesn’t work, companies move faster and build better. Today, as the CEO of Act!, my goal hasn't changed. It's to lead with clarity and confidence, honor the brand’s legacy, and build a future that delivers real value for our customers and teams. By fostering a culture rooted in trust and
Experience
Jun 2020 to Dec 2022
Jan 2012 to Feb 2017
Jan 2009 to Jan 2015
Jan 2010 to Jan 2012
Nov 2009 to Nov 2011
Jan 2004 to Jan 2011
Jan 1992 to Jan 2000
Education
BS Economics
1982 to 1985
BS Economics
1982 to 1985
MBA Essentials for Managers
MBA Essentials for Managers
Tuck Advanced Management Program Tuck Executive Program
1999
Tuck Advanced Management Program Tuck Executive Program
1999