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I’m Sok Mao (Kyle) Kao, a strategic communication professional with over a decade of experience delivering outcomes in emerging markets. I combine thorough research, planning, and hands-on campaign execution to drive measurable changes in policy, brand perception, and digital engagement. Across NGOs, corporations, and social enterprises, I’ve led brand strategy, content creation, and social media activation—building communities, generating thousands of sign-ups and impressions, and shaping campaigns for social impact. For details and examples, please refer to my portfolio.…I’m Sok Mao (Kyle) Kao, a strategic communication professional with over a decade of experience delivering outcomes in emerging markets. I combine thorough research, planning, and hands-on campaign execution to drive measurable changes in policy, brand perception, and digital engagement. Across NGOs, corporations, and social enterprises, I’ve led brand strategy, content creation, and social media activation—building communities, generating thousands of sign-ups and impressions, and shaping campaigns for social impact. For details and examples, please refer to my portfolio.

Kyle Kao

Brand Strategist, Marketing Strategist, Content Creator, +2

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I’m Sok Mao (Kyle) Kao, a strategic communication professional with over a decade of experience delivering outcomes in emerging markets. I combine thorough research, planning, and hands-on campaign execution to drive measurable changes in policy, brand perception, and digital engagement. Across NGOs, corporations, and social enterprises, I’ve led brand strategy, content creation, and social media activation—building communities, generating thousands of sign-ups and impressions, and shaping campaigns for social impact. For details and examples, please refer to my portfolio.…I’m Sok Mao (Kyle) Kao, a strategic communication professional with over a decade of experience delivering outcomes in emerging markets. I combine thorough research, planning, and hands-on campaign execution to drive measurable changes in policy, brand perception, and digital engagement. Across NGOs, corporations, and social enterprises, I’ve led brand strategy, content creation, and social media activation—building communities, generating thousands of sign-ups and impressions, and shaping campaigns for social impact. For details and examples, please refer to my portfolio.

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I’m Sok Mao (Kyle) Kao, a strategic communication professional with over a decade of experience delivering outcomes in emerging markets. I combine thorough research, planning, and hands-on campaign execution to drive measurable changes in policy, brand perception, and digital engagement.

Across NGOs, corporations, and social enterprises, I’ve led brand strategy, content creation, and social media activation—building communities, generating thousands of sign-ups and impressions, and shaping campaigns for social impact. For details and examples, please refer to my portfolio.

Skills

Branding

Data Visualization

Copywriting

Experience Level

Branding

Expert

Data Visualization

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Language

Khmer

Fluent

English

Fluent

French

Advanced

Work Experience

Communications manager / specialist (Contract) at FOUR PAWS International

January 1, 2024 - Present

Developed a comprehensive social media strategy and playbook along with brand guidelines to facilitate a conversion campaign aimed at driving digital engagement for legislative change. Over a two-year period of digital activation, achieved 18,000 email subscriptions and 20,000 online petition sign-ups, complemented by ongoing social media management and sentiment analysis.

Communications manager / specialist (Contract) at M &C Saatchi World Service

April 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025

Developed a social change brand called KampumEra, centered on youth and art through a digital platform. Managed KampumEra's social media presence, achieving a following of 150,000 and generating 350 million impressions. Executed five diverse campaigns, including entertainment initiatives, bootcamps, panel discussions, and photo exhibitions. KampumEra concluded its projects in late 2025, establishing itself as a prominent youth and art empowerment brand in Cambodia.

Strategist/ Director (Self-founded) at Defined Consultant

March 1, 2021 - Present

As a Defined Consultant, led strategic development and optimization initiatives for Grows Asia, EnergyLap, FOUR PAWS, and WWF. Conducted a behavioral change study for the Raoul Wallenberg Institute. Managed baseline and endline assessments for the FABRIC project (labor rights) with GIZ and Angkor Salad (Agriculture). Facilitated social enterprise transformation in the healthcare sector with FHI360.

Senior trade advisor (Full-time) at Department for International Trade (British Embassy)

January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023

Identified investment and partnership opportunities between Cambodia and the UK, focusing on UK Export Finance schemes and Green Investment initiatives aligned with COP26.

Strategist planning manager (Full-time) at Marketing Solutions Asia

October 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020

Led client strategic planning across business development, brand management, public relations, social media, and product positioning for diverse clients including Smart Axiata, AIA Life Insurance, EYEMO, Panasonic, GSK, and Wing Money.

Brand manager (Full-time) at Heineken Cambodia

January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020

Successfully localized a global beverage brand for an emerging market, emphasizing brand positioning, sales volume growth, and brand value.

Associate program & communication (Full-time) at Heinrich Böll Stiftung

May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016

Supported the program manager in planning, monitoring proposal development, and evaluating project performance related to gender democracy and environment.