Lisa Radford (Kane) — Associate Partner
With over 18 years of experience as a senior leader and strategic advisor in B2B tech marketing, I have a proven track record of aligning sales and marketing teams to deliver customer-centric solutions that drive growth and loyalty. I have worked across the UK, North America, and Australasia, gaining first-hand expertise in diverse markets and industries. I lead APAC marketing at GitHub, operating at the intersection of executive narrative, developer trust, and regional execution. My work is focused on turning complexity into clarity, aligning global strategy with local reality so that GitHub shows up with credibility, coherence, and impact across diverse markets. I partner closely with Microsoft and GitHub leadership to design and deliver executive engagements, flagship developer moments, and regional programs that actually move the needle. Over the past several years, I’ve built and scaled repeatable models for: Executive visits and C‑suite engagement Large‑scale developer and community moments GitHub × Microsoft alignment across APAC Regional marketing teams built for both scale and nuance I’m known for protecting signal over noise, challenging misalignment early, simplifying complex inputs, and keeping teams focused on what matters most to developers, customers, and leaders. I bring a calm, pragmatic approach to fast‑moving environments, balancing strategic intent with operational discipline.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B Marketing Leader with expertise in technology marketing and strategic growth initiatives.
Location: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Experience: 20 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Technology Marketing
- Strategic Thinking
- Growth Strategies
- Marketing Strategy
- Customer Engagement
- Business Planning
- Marketing Management
Career Highlights
- Over 18 years in B2B tech marketing leadership.
- Expert in aligning sales and marketing for growth.
- Proven track record in diverse global markets.
Work Experience
GitHub
Senior Director Marketing, Asia-Pacific (8 mos)
Director, Regional Marketing APAC and Japan (2 yrs 9 mos)
Qlik
Senior Director, Global Customer Engagement (1 yr 6 mos)
Regional Field Marketing Director ANZ (6 yrs 1 mo)
Regional Marketing Manager Australia & NZ ♦️ Industry Innovator ♦️ Lead Generator & Business Develop (9 yrs 4 mos)
Knowtion Ltd
Director (4 yrs 1 mo)
MKIS Agency
Business Development Manager (1 yr 4 mos)
Business Intelligence Direct
Marketing Executive (1 yr)
Education
Business Management (Marketing) (BSc) at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd