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Ari Saikkonen

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I am a digital growth and eCommerce leader with over a decade of experience driving direct-to-consumer revenue through performance marketing, conversion optimization and full-funnel strategy.

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I am a digital growth and eCommerce leader with over a decade of experience driving direct-to-consumer revenue through performance marketing, conversion optimization and full-funnel strategy. I’ve built a track record of improving acquisition efficiency, increasing conversion rates and aligning marketing activity to commercial outcomes including revenue, CAC and ROI. I’ve managed end-to-end customer journeys across paid media, website optimization and lifecycle marketing, with a strong focus on integrating brand, content and performance to deliver measurable results. I thrive on combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution, collaborating closely with founders and teams to deliver campaigns, optimize performance and scale digital growth.

I’m passionate about uniting brand, content and performance to create cohesive, data-driven growth. I enjoy translating business goals into actionable marketing plans, building scalable systems (CRM, automation, analytics) and leading cross-functional teams to sustain revenue and customer value across multiple markets.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Retail
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 6 roles

Head of Marketing · Oasis Dental GroupOct 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Led marketing across a multi-site network; implemented HubSpot CRM with automation; built Oasis Connect centralised call centre; integrated CRM with PMS; created dashboards, SOPs and marketing scorecards aligned to weekly EOS L10 rhythm. Achieved 26% YoY growth, 42% increase in new patient bookings, and improved re-appointment rates from 72% to 87%.

Head of Client Success · Shout DigitalOct 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

Increased client retention from 62% to 87% YoY; revenue +22%. Built agency reporting framework linking ad spend to profit contribution; directed cross-brand performance campaigns for multiple brands.

Performance Director · ClaxonJan 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

Achieved 70% below KPI CPLs across Google Ads & Meta; introduced new service lines (TikTok, Pinterest, TVC, EDM Automation); led a team of 6 performance specialists driving multi-region campaigns.

Head of Digital Marketing · Grace Loves LaceOct 2019 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Digital Marketing Manager · Dreamworld & SkyPoint – Ardent LeisureJun 2018 – Oct 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos
Head of Performance Media · McCann World GroupAug 2016 – May 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Operations Management) · University of Auckland, New Zealand2030 – 2006

Certifications and awards

Google Ads Professional Qualified (Advanced)2023 – 2026
Google Analytics IQ Qualified2023 – 2026

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