Today, Contentful announced the addition of Christine Heckart as its first independent board member. Christine brings a breadth of accomplishments and experience from global companies such as Microsoft, Cisco, and Juniper Networks. She has also served on the board of Lam Research and is currently the CEO of Scalyr, a company that serves developers. Contentful looks for new leaders with great ideas and perspectives to complement its existing board members. The company connected with Christine through their partnership with All Raise, an organization dedicated to elevating diversity in tech. This partnership led to Contentful participating in the inaugural round of Board Xcelerate, a program that introduces tech companies to highly qualified diverse leaders. Creativity and diversity are at the core of Contentful's DNA, reflecting its multicultural origins in Berlin. The company aims to build an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full self and create opportunities for growth and leadership. By prioritizing diversity and inclusion, Contentful hopes to set a standard for the industry as a whole.