Charlie Besecker is the Chief Executive Officer of Gladly. Charlie has held the CEO seat since June 2025, and was previously Chief Revenue Officer at GRIN.
Current company
Gladly
Gladly is a For business leaders who want to get AI right, Gladly is the only customer experience AI that delivers the cost savings you need AND the customer devotion that drives lasting business value.
Software DevelopmentHeadquartered in San FranciscoFounded 2014Private company
Source: Gladly on LinkedInCharlie Besecker joined Gladly in July 2024 and has been CEO since June 2025. Before Gladly, Charlie was Chief Revenue Officer at GRIN from August 2022 until April 2024.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile
Education
University of Iowa, BA, International Politics and RelationsSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstCharlie Besecker leads a leadership team of 8 published executives.
Most senior 5 of 8
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Besecker | CEO | June 2025 |
| Joseph Ansanelli | Cofounder and Executive Chairman | Not stated |
| Todd Rakow | Chief Financial Officer | Not stated |
| Andy D'Amato | Chief Revenue Officer | Not stated |
| Ali Fazal | Chief Marketing Officer | Not stated |
Sources: Gladly about page
Charlie Besecker is the Chief Executive Officer of Gladly. Charlie has held the CEO seat since June 2025, and was previously Chief Revenue Officer at GRIN.
Charlie Besecker has been CEO of Gladly since June 2025, according to LinkedIn profile.
Charlie Besecker was Chief Revenue Officer at GRIN from August 2022 until April 2024, according to LinkedIn profile.
Charlie Besecker has been CEO of Gladly for 1 year, since June 2025.
Joseph Ansanelli (Cofounder and Executive Chairman), Todd Rakow (Chief Financial Officer), Andy D'Amato (Chief Revenue Officer), Ali Fazal (Chief Marketing Officer), and 3 more. Source: Gladly about page.
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