Matt Kain

Spearheaded the APAC Digital business, overseeing consulting, SaaS, CX, data, and transformation, and driving substantial regional growth and market share.

• Directed AU$1B+ APAC digital business across consulting, SaaS, CX, data, and transformation, achieving significant revenue and market leadership.
• Designed and executed a cross-functional Go-to-Market (GTM) and sales strategy, leading a 200+ person regional team to exceed performance targets.
• Led the successful acquisition and integration of CX/digital/design agency WONGDOODY, doubling its revenue within 12 months.
• Orchestrated strategic cloud, AI, and experience transformation programs for major clients across financial services, retail, telco, energy, and government sectors.
• Established regional CRM and RevOps functions, significantly improving pipeline visibility and forecasting accuracy to support strategic decision-making.

Oversaw global client operations, managing a vast portfolio of top-tier clients and driving strategic media account growth and operational standardization.

• Led a practice managing a $900M+ portfolio of Top 15 global clients, including Samsung, Coca-Cola, Citi, Kellogg's, and Heineken.
• Directed Visa's US$300M+ global media account, coordinating efforts across 200+ FTEs in 35+ countries to ensure consistent delivery.
• Standardized local capabilities and accelerated market rollout of new platforms and tools, enhancing global operational efficiency and speed to market.
• Cultivated strategic partnerships with key technology providers like Adobe, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Salesforce to drive innovation and client solutions.
• Created scaled enablement programs that increased digital product knowledge and identified future talent across the network, fostering professional development.

Led significant revenue growth and strategic expansion for a global search agency across the APAC and US markets.

• Scaled APAC revenue by 50% through strategic expansion initiatives and grew US in-market revenues by 35%.
• Built and led enterprise partnerships with major telecommunications and tech companies including Optus, Singtel, NTT, Yahoo!, and Google.
• Established an APAC delivery hub, integrating campaign operations, analytics, and client strategy into a cohesive regional GTM model.
• Recognized as a 'Rising Star' on the Deloitte Tech Fast 500 for rapid growth and innovation within the technology sector.

Directed the global SEM/SEO practice, managing substantial performance media spend and building critical delivery infrastructure for enterprise clients worldwide.

• Led the global SEM/SEO practice, managing hundreds of millions in performance media spend for diverse clients.
• Developed and implemented delivery infrastructure for enterprise clients across 60+ countries and 4 regional hubs, including SAP, Motorola, and LG.
• Secured and onboarded the ~$4.5B Dell global performance media account, significantly expanding the client portfolio.
• Awarded OMMA Magazine Search Agency of the Year in 2008 for outstanding performance and innovation.

Managed significant global revenue streams and market share in the search and paid inclusion sectors, playing a pivotal role in major M&A transactions.

• Managed 25% of Yahoo!'s global SSP/Paid Inclusion revenue and dominated 40% of the AU SEM market share.
• Achieved the #1 ranking in Jupiter Research Constellation in both 2004 and 2006, validating industry leadership and expertise.
• Played a key role in the US$35M acquisition of Decide Interactive by 24/7 Real Media Inc in 2003.
• Contributed significantly to WPP's US$649M acquisition of 24/7 in 2007, demonstrating expertise in high-value corporate transactions.

Recognized five times between 2018 and 2024 for exceptional partnership and contributions.

Recognized for innovative design work on the Sydney Symphony platform redesign.

Two-time winner for contributions to the F1 Grand Prix ticketing platform and digital experience.

Acknowledged as a rising star within the technology sector for rapid growth and innovation.

Awarded for leading the top-performing search agency of the year.

Achieved #1 ranking in Search Engine Marketing (SEM) in both 2004 and 2006, demonstrating market leadership.