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MarkPodd

Experienced C-Level & Consultant, Digital Businesses

About Me

Senior executive with 14+ years’ experience leading growth, digital transformation, and operational excellence across international B2B and B2C digital businesses, including regulated digital environments such as the UK and Brazil. Combines strategic advisory capability with hands-on delivery leadership, partnering with C‑level stakeholders to drive measurable business outcomes. Proven track record in scaling organisations, improving operational performance, and leading complex transformation programmes across multiple markets. Experienced working closely with executive leadership, boards, and investors, combining strategic planning with practical execution. Track record of building organisations, improving operational efficiency, and supporting long-term business value creation. Native English speaker, fluent in German.

Jurisdiction

Malta | Sweden | United Kingdom

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience10-15 years
Current StatusActive
Business Strategy Consultant | Growth & Digital TransformationConsultant
2023 - Present

Providing advisory support to technology-driven and digital businesses on growth and transformation initiatives. - Advise digital and technology-driven businesses on growth strategy, market expansion and operational optimisation and transformation. - Deliver market-entry assessments, regulatory analysis and commercial feasibility studies for international clients. - Provide strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders on organisational design, operational and commercial improvement, and digital capability. - Conduct data-driven market profiling using proprietary models to support investment and planning decisions. - Support M&A-related analysis, including commercial due diligence, product/service suitability and integration considerations. - Provide ongoing advisory board support to selected companies, and expert insights via networks such as GLG and AlphaSights.

Chief Operating Officer & Director WA.Technology
2022 - 2023

Executive role with responsibility for global operations within an international B2B technology provider: - Overhauled company operational strategy to lay a foundation for sustainable growth - Led organisational scaling from 15 to 500+ employees - Implemented operational structures, reporting, and performance frameworks - Oversaw day-to-day operations across multiple regions, including sales and client retention - Supported integration of acquired businesses into the existing organisation - Strategic and operational planning and market profiling for major market entries - Partnered with key clients, external providers and internal stakeholders to improve service delivery, operational performance, and long‑term account retention.

Head of Emerging MarketsHero Gaming Limited
2019 - 2021

Senior leadership role focused on expansion into new geographic markets for a consumer-facing digital business. - Led market expansion across several high-growth digital markets, including South Asia. - Coordinated product, marketing, and operational activities to support expansion and commercial performance via extensive localisation. - Held full P&L ownership for the region, including forecasting, budgeting and C-level and shareholder reporting. - Built and integrated cross-functional and bespoke teams, combining internal staff, outsourced resources, and specialist consultants. - Developed commercial and operational strategies, tailored to diverse market conditions, customer behaviour and expectations, and competitive dynamics.

Chief Executive Officer & DirectorRoyal Panda Limited
2013 - 2022

Executive role, leading the development and growth of a worldwide digital consumer brand from inception to acquisition. - Defined company strategy and operating structure - Designed and scaled the company’s digital operating model, enabling rapid international expansion - Implemented data-driven optimisation of customer value, with a strong focus on net ARPU and customer lifespan. - Assembled and led a cross-functional senior management team across product, acquisition and retention marketing, operations, compliance and finance. - Built scalable systems, workflows and governance structures to support sustained growth. - Established a culture of continuous improvement, refining processes, customer journey and operational efficiency - Directed commercial and operational preparation for a successful sale of the company. - Directly maintained relationships with key suppliers and acquisition marketing partners.

Present

Education

Degree of History with German LanguageUniversity of East Anglia
1998 - 2002

Skills

Core skills0
Languages3

Languages

German
Dutch
English (British)