Shiju Thomas

Co-Founder

Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia22 yrs 5 mos experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Led successful marketing strategies for multiple tech startups.
  • Achieved significant revenue growth through innovative marketing initiatives.
  • Expert in B2B and B2C marketing across diverse industries.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2B and B2C marketing expert with extensive experience in SaaS and Fintech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Growth MarketingStrategic MarketingMarketing CommunicationsProduct ManagementMarketing StrategyConversion OptimizationData AnalysisRetention StrategiesBusiness DevelopmentDigital MarketingMarketing ManagementMarket ResearchMarketingSales ManagementDirect Marketing

Other Skills

Marketing Budget ManagementMarketing TechnologyP&L ManagementRevenue GenerationBusiness-to-Business (B2B)InnovationPublic RelationsGoogle AdwordsSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Affiliate NetworksCampaignsEvent MarketingBrand MarketingCreative Problem SolvingCommercial Management

About

Business leader, sales & marketing leader - people, performance, data and results. I lead strategy and execution in marketing and sales that delivers results - drive branding, new customer acquisition and retention - B2B, B2C Tech I have successfully delivered marketing and sales results, revenue increases, lead and SQL volumes as well as digital and marketing projects across various domains, such as CRM, database marketing, voice of customer, and predictive analytics, for clients ranging from global FMCG, Telecom, eCommerce, Consumer Electronics and Online Travel brands to multiple tech start-ups. I supplement functional expertise with an understanding of how we work - through leadership coaching to aspiring and established leaders, apply proven frameworks and techniques to help them unlock their full potential. I am passionate about fostering learning, collaboration, and excellence within my teams and organizations. I thrive on solving complex problems, identifying new opportunities, and delivering value for customers and stakeholders. I am always learning, taking on new challenges and responsibilities, and contributing to the communities I have the privilege of joining. Some of my areas of interest and involvement include advisory roles for start-ups, soccer coaching, and creative writing.

Experience

22 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 10 mos
Average Tenure
11 mos
Current Experience

Stealth

Founder

Jun 2025Present · 11 mos · Remote

Canibuild

Head of Marketing

May 2024Apr 2025 · 11 mos · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Remote

Conversion OptimizationGrowth MarketingMarketing Budget ManagementMarketing TechnologyStrategic MarketingP&L Management+10

Antler

Entrepreneur in Residence

Jan 2024Apr 2024 · 3 mos · Australia

Marketing CommunicationsGrowth MarketingMarketing Budget ManagementCreative Problem SolvingMarketing TechnologyCommercial Management+13

Ezycollect

Head Of Marketing

Sep 2020Jan 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid

  • ezyCollect is a B2B SaaS fintech in AR Automation & Digital Payments that's empowering business growth by eliminating late payments and enhancing digital payment experiences.
  • Developed and implemented an integrated multichannel marketing strategy, resulting in
  • ▪ 4x increase in lead volume,
  • ▪ 73% reduction in the cost per acquisition for paid search,
  • ▪ 2.5x increase in Sales Qualified Leads (SQL).
  • o Formulated and executed an all-encompassing product marketing strategy, garnering PR coverage for new product launches and establishing a standardised launch template.
  • o Built and implemented a churn prediction and customer segmentation model, enhancing upsell, cross-sell, and retention opportunities by 46%.
  • o Initiated and produced the 'ezy Cashflow' podcast, targeting B2B financial insights and trends.
  • o Implemented the Sandler System for the Sales Development Representative (SDR) team, achieving a
  • 104% increase in average SQLs per SDR.
  • o Devised and executed ROI driven events strategy leading to significant success in booked SQLs
  • from events and brand exposure.
PaymentsProduct ManagementDirect MarketingLeadershipConversion OptimizationAdvertising+65

Z10 consulting

Director, Performance Marketing & AI Initiatives

Feb 2018Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Sydney · Remote

  • Z10 Consulting is dedicated to catalyzing business growth through strategic marketing and digital transformation, with a particular focus on Digital and eCommerce domains. Engagements are structured around tangible performance metrics- prioritizing action over motion.
  • We collaborate with businesses and entrepreneurs who resonate with our values and where we identify the potential to catalyze significant transformation.
  • / Optimized digital customer experience & digital marketing (both acquisition and retention);
  • / Oversaw CRM/Database marketing for a Global Waste/Water/Energy brand, taking charge of the Voice of Customer/Customer Satisfaction and Net Promoter Score (NPS).
  • / Engineered a notable ~100% surge in revenue for an e-commerce retailer by devising and implementing comprehensive digital marketing and performance media (Facebook advertising and remarketing) )strategies across the US, UK & AU markets, leading to ~5x increases in Conversion Rate through CRO and UX optimisation.
  • / Delivered a significant ~137% increase in product conversions for a Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) proptech marketplace business through product marketing, analytics, CX and UX optimization, and management of digital/paid acquisition campaigns, A/B testing, and CRO.
  • / Crafted and executed a strategic paid media and digital marketing plan for an events & property business, enhancing ROI, ticket sales & attendance for their 3-day events.
Business DevelopmentDirect MarketingConversion OptimizationAdvertisingConversion Rate OptimisationStrategic Partnerships+63

Cohen handler

Head Of Marketing & Digital

Jun 2015Feb 2018 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Sydney

  • / Directed an all-encompassing Marketing and Branding strategy, leading a transformative shift towards digital platforms.
  • / Successfully amplified Digital and Inbound revenue by nearly 600%, soaring from $350k annually to an impressive $2.4 million.
  • / Headed an agile and high-performing team of 4 in marketing and inbound sales, implementing the Sandler Method for enhanced sales coaching.
  • / Conceptualized and executed integrated Above-The-Line and Below-The-Line acquisition campaigns leveraging a mix of Social, Search, Content, TVC & Mass Media, PR, Events, and Remarketing.
  • / Employed 'Growth Hacking' techniques to deliver a striking 100% year-on-year revenue growth with a positive ROI for Digital operations.
  • / Orchestrated the successful international expansion of Cohen Handler into Singapore and Los Angeles markets.
  • / Launched strategic brand extensions, namely 'CH Prestige' and 'CH Investment Club', diversifying revenue streams and enhancing the brand's prestige.
  • / Transformed the marketing department into a profit center, enhancing reach, awareness, recall, and Word-Of-Mouth revenue, all while maintaining P&L profitability.
  • / Championed B2B marketing initiatives targeting real estate agents and mortgage brokers, thereby bolstering our Corporate Partner division.
  • / Held dual responsibility for Product Management & Product Marketing, leading the successful build and launch of www.auctionwiz.com.au, which achieved break-even within a mere 14 weeks.
  • / Led the development and launch of an innovative edtech platform: www.buyersagentinstitute.com.au.
Product ManagementDirect MarketingConversion OptimizationAdvertisingConversion Rate OptimisationStrategic Partnerships+64

Autogenie.com.au

General Manager (Product, Marketing, Sales & Partnerships and CX)

Jun 2013Jun 2015 · 2 yrs · Sydney

  • Autogenie is an innovative startup revolutionizing the car buying experience for consumers. By leveraging a robust dealer network and a constantly evolving online portal, we are making the new car buying process seamless, affordable, and pressure-free, all while ensuring customer satisfaction with the Autogenie guarantee.
  • / Held key responsibilities for P&L, Marketing, Branding, Product Development and Management, Customer Acquisition and Retention.
  • / Dramatically improved EBITDA by 63%, driving profitability and operational efficiency.
  • / Led a dynamic Autogenie team comprising 2 inbound sales and service members, 1 product lead, 1 Salesforce developer, and 6 product developers.
  • / Boosted conversion rate by an impressive 102%, significantly enhancing customer acquisition.
  • / Quadrupled Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) by implementing cross-sell strategies for Finance, Insurance, and Trade-Ins.
  • / Developed and executed a successful API integration and strategic partnership with eBay Motors, broadening our reach and customer base.
  • / Led an Above-The-Line (ATL) TV campaign aimed at customer acquisition, overseeing production and TV commercial creative.
  • / Orchestrated an innovative PR campaign resulting in coverage by Channel 7 and Today Tonight, enhancing brand visibility.
  • / Achieved a 47% reduction in Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) on Adwords by expanding long tail coverage to approximately 3000+ keywords.
  • / Led B2B marketing efforts to strengthen dealer network relations through targeted emails, calls, and support event planning.
  • / Successfully pitched and secured partnerships with 4 of the top 5 Automotive portals in Australia, expanding market presence.
  • / Coached inbound sales teams using the Sandler Method to enhance sales effectiveness and team performance.
Product ManagementBusiness DevelopmentDirect MarketingLeadershipConversion OptimizationConversion Rate Optimisation+63

Expedia

Sr Account Manager, Expedia Affiliate Network - ANZ & South Asia

May 2011May 2013 · 2 yrs · Greater Sydney Area

  • / Successfully managed Enterprise-Level Key Accounts, Affiliates, and Partnerships in Australia, New Zealand, and South Asia, driving substantial business growth and revenue from a $50 million portfolio.
  • / Devised and implemented growth initiatives with both online and offline travel partners/B2B partners, catalyzing significant revenue increases.
  • / Surpassed targets with stellar performance, achieving 112% of Margin Contribution (MC) target in Q1 2013, and 123% of MC target in Q2 2013.
  • / Demonstrated consistent year-over-year growth in same store accounts, recording 36% top-line and 26% MC growth in 2012.
  • / Achieved exceptional performance in 2011 with 160% top-line and 189% MC year-over-year growth in same store accounts.
  • / Contributed to B2C marketing initiatives for retail brands and B2B marketing initiatives for travel agent partners.
  • / Managed an impressive portfolio of enterprise-level key accounts including renowned brands such as Flight Centre, Quickbeds, Webjet, Jetstar, House of Travel, Excite Holidays, ClearTrip, Yatra, Travelguru, Hooroo, Lonely Planet/BBC, and AOT
Business DevelopmentConversion OptimizationConversion Rate OptimisationStrategic PartnershipsMedia BuyingMarketing Communications+37

Cogent online pty ltd

Director, Advertising Operations

May 2010Mar 2011 · 10 mos · Sydney

  • > Running email marketing, lead gen and acquisition campaigns for clients (such as Travelzoo, Scoopon, DealsDirect)
  • > Managed Ad operations team of 3
  • > Turned P&L around to profitability within 6 months
  • > Growth hacking through reducing CPAs & consumer marketing
  • > 100% Quarter on Quarter Marketing Contribution growth through digital and operational transformation
  • > Reduced costs and increased revenue by 100% through process efficiencies, analytics and managing partner relationships.
Business DevelopmentDirect MarketingConversion OptimizationConversion Rate OptimisationStrategic PartnershipsMedia Buying+52

Telstra bigpond

Producer - Travel, Health & Dating

Jan 2009Mar 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos · Greater Sydney Area

  • > Ad Sales, Product Marketing and Product Management for Bigpond Travel, Bigpond Health and Bigpond Dating verticals.
  • > Growth hacking to drive consumer engagement and advertising revenue as well as transactional revenue
  • > Achieved market leadership in Australia for Health, delivered 240% growth in ad revenue, developed new partnerships with Food Coach, Healthy Weight for Life, Biggest Loser, Guy Leech etc.
  • > Relaunched Bigpond Travel in partnership with Expedia, grew from $100k run rate in previously to $2.5MN GBV in Year 1 after relaunch based on redesign & relaunch to increase conversion and ad revenue.
  • > Created and implemented product build & product marketing roadmaps and strategy for Travel, Health and Dating verticals
Business DevelopmentDirect MarketingConversion OptimizationConversion Rate OptimisationStrategic PartnershipsBootstrapping+54

The intelligent investor

Digital Marketing Manager

Jan 2008Nov 2008 · 10 mos · Greater Sydney Area

  • > Led Digital transformation for the business - moving to digital subscription from hard copy/print based subscription model
  • > Growth Hacking, Branding & Marketing campaigns, product management & subscriber/customer acquisition and retention
  • > Implemented a direct marketing retention campaign during the GFC which hit $1.3 Mn in sales, exceeding targets by 30%.
  • > Managed adwords campaigns - increasing clicks by 32%, increasing CTR by 400% while reducing cost of acquisition by ~70%.
Product ManagementBusiness DevelopmentDirect MarketingConversion OptimizationConversion Rate OptimisationStrategic Partnerships+58

Ebay

2 roles

Category Manager - Global Trade

Jul 2007Dec 2007 · 5 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • > Managing Cross Border Trade Category - Seller listing and sales among top sellers
  • > Growth hacking the global trade opportunity with local sellers
  • > B2B Online Marketing and Direct Marketing to global Sellers - AU, US, DE, UK, EU
  • > B2B Seller Retention, Scaling and Acquisition in unsited South Asia markets - Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka
  • Conceived and executed a team building program, eBay Olympics, for the annual offsite.
Product ManagementBusiness DevelopmentDirect MarketingConversion OptimizationConversion Rate OptimisationStrategic Partnerships+59

Product Marketing Manager

Aug 2006Jun 2007 · 10 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • > Product Marketing of eBay features and tools for listers and sellers - encompassing large scale B2B for key accounts and B2C for first-time sellers
  • > Created and implemented a conversion elasticity based pricing model for eBay listing features and tools (global first)
  • > Implemented listing fee for the local marketplace which increased site conversion 5x & achieved 104% of revenue targets Q406 – Q207,
  • > Responsible for product marketing, CRM and evangelising/onboarding eBay.in listing features and tools among the eBay.in top, medium and new sellers
  • > Winner, Case Study Competition at eBay Global Marketing College in San Francisco
Product ManagementBusiness DevelopmentDirect MarketingConversion OptimizationConversion Rate OptimisationStrategic Partnerships+58

Nielsen

2 roles

Associate Manager BASES

Promoted

Jul 2005Aug 2006 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • > Analytical & GTM Consulting for consumer goods (Unilever - Foods, Toothpaste,Detergents; Colgate etc) - Building and running predictive analytical models simulating GTM to forecast year 1 revenue for new consumer products - including distribution, GRPs and promotions
  • > Predictive Analytics on new FMCG product/new brand/line extension launches for Unilever Oral Care, Detergent and Food categories
  • > Managed the campus recruitment program
Product ManagementBusiness DevelopmentDirect MarketingConversion OptimizationConversion Rate OptimisationStrategic Partnerships+58

Sr Analyst, Asia Pacific, BASES

May 2004Jun 2005 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • First local analyst hire - supporting the establishment, growth and scaling of the BASES India business - supporting the ex-pat business head.
  • > Analytical Marketing Consulting - running predictive analytical models simulating consumer demand and marketing activity - including distribution, GRPs and promotions
  • > Predictive Analytical Consulting on new FMCG product/new brand/line extension launches for Unilever Oral Care, Detergent and Food categories
  • > Client & Account Management: Accountable for end to end project management of client research projects from initial briefing and proposal to questionnaire design, analysis, recommendations and client presentation
  • > Devised and implemented methodology for applying the BASES Analytical Forecasting Model for launches of new products and brands in rural India
AdvertisingMarketing CommunicationsMarketing StrategyMarketing MetricsCreative Problem SolvingMarket Research+11

Onida

3 roles

Sr. Product Executive

Apr 2003Apr 2004 · 1 yr

  • > Product Management for the $155 MN Television Product Portfolio, 70% of Onida's turnover.
  • > Developed and launched the Oxygen brand of televisions
  • > Conceived, developed and launched the iControl – India’s first LCD remote for televisions.
  • > Responsible for New Product Development from Concept to in-market launch and stability for all within the portfolio for 2003 and 2004 (development and launch of 17 products/models)
  • > Support B2B marketing for sales teams to dealer network for product launches, collateral, pricing and promotions
Marketing CommunicationsMarketing StrategyMarketing MetricsCreative Problem SolvingMarket ResearchRelationship Building+9

Product Executive

Promoted

Sep 2002Mar 2003 · 6 mos

  • > Product Management for the $50 MN KY Thunder Television Product Portfolio, 50% of Onida's Marketing Contribution
  • > Achieved market leadership in the 14”, 21” premium and the 29” premium television segments
  • > Successfully completed TQM project on cycle time reduction for new product development, resulting in ~30% reduction in product development lead time
Product ManagementMarketingProduct MarketingMarketing CommunicationsCreative Problem SolvingProblem Solving+6

Sales Executive

May 2002Aug 2002 · 3 mos

  • Managed sales and revenue through the retail network for (Chennai / Cochin), development and execution of sales initiatives and managing key dealership accounts
Product ManagementAdvertisingMarketingProduct MarketingMarketing CommunicationsCreative Problem Solving+7

J walter thompson

Summer Intern

Apr 2001Jun 2001 · 2 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

  • Taj Mahal Tea: Recommended a new brand ambassador for Taj Mahal based on primary and secondary research, brand personality and brand strategy.
Direct MarketingCreative Problem SolvingCoachingSales ManagementSales and MarketingAccount Management+1

Mudra ddb needham

Summer Intern

Oct 1997Nov 1997 · 1 mo · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

  • Summer Intern - The Resource Centre, Mudra Ahmedabad.
  • Worked on a project, demand estimation for GNFC
Copywriting

Zydus group

Summer Internship

Sep 1996Oct 1996 · 1 mo · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

Copywriting

Education

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

MBA — Marketing & Ebusiness

Jan 2000Jan 2002

Jönköping International Business School

Exchange Semester - MBA — Management

Jan 2001Jan 2001

Sardar Patel University

BBA — Marketing

Jan 1995Jan 1998

BJ Vanijya Mahavidyalaya, Vallabh Vidyanagar

Diploma in Computer Applications — Computer Science

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