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Bruce Reading

President & Chief Executive Officer @ Act!

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · 1 connection

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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

Education

McMaster University
BS Economics
1982 to 1985
McMaster University
BS Economics
1982 to 1985
University of Toronto
MBA Essentials for Managers
University of Toronto
MBA Essentials for Managers
Dartmouth College
Tuck Advanced Management Program Tuck Executive Program
1999
Dartmouth College
Tuck Advanced Management Program Tuck Executive Program
1999