# Rob Wenger

> Rob Wenger is the co-founder and CEO of Higher Logic, an online community and engagement software company founded in 2007 with Andy Steggles. He handed the CEO role to Kevin Boyce in 2018 and returned in August 2023 after entrepreneurial roles at Cloud Generation and Association Analytics. His current work focuses on AI, product development, and technology partnerships for associations.

- **Role:** Co-Founder & CEO at Higher Logic
- **Organizations:** Higher Logic, Cloud Generation, Association Analytics, AMC Institute, Cosential
- **Education:** B.S., University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- **Known for:** Co-founded Higher Logic and led its first decade of development., Led Higher Logic during its 2016 growth investment and 2017 acquisitions., Founded Cloud Generation and served as Chief Product Officer and Executive Chairman of Association Analytics.

## Career timeline

- **2007** — Co-founded Higher Logic with Andy Steggles.
- **2016** — Higher Logic received a $55 million investment from JMI Equity.
- **2017** — Higher Logic acquired Informz, Real Magnet, Socious, and Kavi.
- **2018** — Moved to executive chairman; Kevin Boyce became CEO effective August 27.
- **2021** — Published Cloud Generation’s product approach to focused, integrated association applications.
- **2023** — Heather McNair succeeded him as Cloud Generation CEO; Higher Logic announced his return as CEO on August 1.
- **2026** — Appointed Technology Advisory Director on the AMC Institute Board of Directors in March.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Higher Logic and led its first decade of development.
- Led Higher Logic during its 2016 growth investment and 2017 acquisitions.
- Founded Cloud Generation and served as Chief Product Officer and Executive Chairman of Association Analytics.
- Returned as Higher Logic CEO to focus on product innovation and strategic partnerships.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Higher Logic launched AI Assistant on August 11, with Wenger emphasizing distinct knowledge types and access permissions.
- **2026-03** — Higher Logic announced his AMC Institute board appointment as Technology Advisory Director on March 12.
- **2025-09** — Appeared on The First Customer podcast, discussing community participation, professional relevance, and entrepreneurship.

## Links

- Website: https://www.higherlogic.com/rob-wenger/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robwenger/

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Last updated: 2026-10-20