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Tacton Appoints Merlin Knott as Chief Commercial Officer

Oct 02, 2026

Position

Chief Commercial Officer

Company

Tacton

Merlin Knott
ManufacturingSoftwareSaaS

Description

Tacton has appointed Merlin Knott as Chief Commercial Officer to lead its global commercial organization. This strategic move aims to help the company accelerate growth beyond CPQ.

Quick answer

Tacton Appoints Merlin Knott as Chief Commercial Officer (October 2, 2026).

Who is the new Chief Commercial Officer at Tacton?
Tacton named Merlin Knott Chief Commercial Officer, announced October 2, 2026.
What did Tacton announce on October 2, 2026?
Tacton has appointed Merlin Knott as Chief Commercial Officer to lead its global commercial organization. This strategic move aims to help the company accelerate growth beyond CPQ.
What does Tacton do?
Tacton is a leading SaaS company redefining buyer engagement for manufacturers of complex products.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
Pantheon, LLC (September 30, 2026), Apple (October 4, 2026), Laserfiche (September 29, 2026) and Vertiv (October 5, 2026) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Tacton.

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Company Information

Company

Tacton

About

Tacton is a leading SaaS company redefining buyer engagement for manufacturers of complex products. By streamlining the buyer journey, Tacton empowers manufacturers to accelerate go-to-market strategies, increase sales, and build brand loyalty. Trusted since 1998 by global leaders such as ABB, Daimler, MAN, Scania, Siemens, Xylem, and Yaskawa, Tacton continues to drive innovation in manufacturing. The company is co-headquartered in Chicago and Stockholm, with regional offices in Karlsruhe, Warsaw, and Tokyo.

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