Collage Appoints New CEO
Digital asset management firm Collage has appointed a new chief executive officer. The leadership change is intended to drive growth and innovation for the company's next generation of products.
- The new CEO, Ross Durbin, is also the co-founder of Collage. He has over a decade of experience in product development for DAM, cloud, and MarTech companies, including Outside Interactive Inc. - Collage was founded in 2024 by Durbin and Daniel Campbell, both alumni of the digital asset management firm Brandfolder. - The company aims to provide a more intuitive and cost-effective alternative to traditional enterprise DAM systems, targeting industries like manufacturing, retail, and consumer goods that have been underserved by the market. - This leadership change coincides with a recent round of investments from well-known Colorado tech investors Luke Beatty and Mike Gellman. - Beatty, a former Executive Chairman and CEO of Brandfolder, and Gellman, founder of Spire Digital, bring experience in scaling technology and SaaS companies. - The company's platform is designed with an AI-driven, distribution-first approach to help teams manage, organize, and share brand assets more efficiently. - The global market for Digital Asset Management is projected to grow significantly, from an estimated $5.5 billion in 2026 to $11.8 billion by 2033.
