William Wagner
William Wagner was appointed CEO of Semrush in March 2025, having previously served on its Board of Directors since September 2022. With over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, Wagner is expected to lead Semrush's continued growth and innovation, particularly in AI-powered digital marketing. His prior experience includes leading GoTo Group (formerly LogMeIn) as CEO, where he oversaw significant revenue growth and a multi-billion dollar acquisition.
Career Milestones
- William Wagner became CEO of Semrush in March 2025, having served on its Board of Directors since September 2022.
- Previously, as CEO of GoTo Group (formerly LogMeIn) from 2015 to 2022, he grew the company's revenue from $140 million to over $1 billion, culminating in a $4.2 billion acquisition in 2020.
- His extensive career also includes leadership roles at Vocus and Fiberlink.
- Wagner's proven ability to scale software companies aligns with Semrush's mission to deliver an integrated, AI-powered digital marketing platform.
About Semrush
Semrush, founded in 2008, is a SaaS platform in the search engine marketing industry. It helps digital marketing professionals, SMBs, and enterprises improve online visibility and outperform competitors. Core features include keyword research, competitive analysis, site audits, backlink tracking, and content optimization. Benefits include enhanced search rankings, traffic, and data-driven marketing strategies.