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Tacton Appoints Merlin Knott as Chief Commercial Officer

PRIVATEOct 02, 2026

Position

Chief Commercial Officer

Company

Tacton

Merlin Knott
ChicagoManufacturingSoftwareSaas

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.

Company Information

Company

Tacton

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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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