Summary
Ivan Mayes is a seasoned technology executive and Global Chief Technology Officer with 11 years of leadership experience orchestrating commerce and marketing technology at agencies like VML and VMLY&R Commerce. He combines startup agility with enterprise-scale strategy to deliver commerce-driven digital experiences across e-commerce, shopper, and experiential channels. Known for building in-house development capabilities and rapid proof-of-concept innovation, he has repeatedly turned ideas into production-ready products and transformative digital programs. Based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Ivan excels at aligning data, technology, and creative teams to produce award-winning work while maintaining speed and operational rigor. A pragmatic builder at heart, he’s equally comfortable sketching a technical vision and rolling up his sleeves to enable fast implementation.
11 years of coding experience
25 years of employment as a software developer