I'm Kris Barnes, a growth-focused marketing leader with 12+ years of experience helping startups, scale-ups and creative brands grow fast, smart and sustainably. I specialise in multi-channel marketing strategy, rapid execution, and building high-performing teams, delivering 2–3x growth and measurable results across digital, D2C, and B2B landscapes.…

Kris Barnes

I'm Kris Barnes, a growth-focused marketing leader with 12+ years of experience helping startups, scale-ups and creative brands grow fast, smart and sustainably. I specialise in multi-channel marketing strategy, rapid execution, and building high-performing teams, delivering 2–3x growth and measurable results across digital, D2C, and B2B landscapes.…

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I’m Kris Barnes, a growth-focused marketing leader with 12+ years of experience helping startups, scale-ups and creative brands grow fast, smart and sustainably.

I specialise in multi-channel marketing strategy, rapid execution, and building high-performing teams, delivering 2–3x growth and measurable results across digital, D2C, and B2B landscapes.

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English
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Work Experience

Marketing Consultant at Kompass
June 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025
Freelance Marketing Consultant (Remote) responsible for leading growth for brands across skincare, tech, education, and the arts. Developed and executed strategy for Bonnie Snowden Academy's Colored Pencil Week (10K participants), increasing subscribers by 30% and MRR by £60k (ARR £720k). Increased affiliate revenue, improved conversion rates and PR reach for Lustre ClearSkin.
Head of Marketing at StocksFC
June 30, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Doubled signups and revenue within 3 months: 10K+ users and $1.5M+ revenue. Increased user deposits from $100 to $220 via lifecycle email and onboarding. Built creator incentive programme generating 20+ UGC pieces per week. Launched influencer strategy with Premier League partners, driving 50% of revenue.
Senior Marketing Manager at Chameleon Technology / iVie
November 30, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Delivered £750K revenue and 70K downloads in the first year of launch. Built and led a team of 6 across email, content, paid, and design. Achieved email open rates of 60–70%, CTRs of 10–15%. Secured national coverage in Sky News and Daily Mail.
Marketing Consultant at Snap Revise
May 31, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Added £2M+ in revenue in under a year, with 25% growth in the first 2 months. Built TikTok from 0 to 11K in a month; grew lead volume 10K+. Improved email open rates to 35%+.
Head of Digital at MONPURE London
August 31, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Launched brand, generating £1m revenue in 18 months. Improved site CVR from 0.2% to 3%. Drove 35% of total revenue through email; 15% via affiliates. Featured in This Morning, Sunday Times, Harper's Bazaar.
Head of Marketing at Team er London
June 30, 2018 - June 30, 2018
Scaled user base to 3.5M and 1.5M app installs. Boosted social media reach from 500 to 20K per post. Formed partnerships with national sports bodies.
Manager at Authoramp
August 31, 2015 - August 31, 2015
Grew agency to £10K/month revenue in 10 months. Drove 20–1,000% client sales increases via digital and PR. Secured placements in Forbes, BBC, The Guardian, Telegram.
Freelance Marketing Consultant at Kompass
June 1, 2024 - November 6, 2025
Lead growth for brands across skincare, tech, education, and the arts; responsible for multi-channel strategy, rapid execution and cross-functional collaboration in a remote setup.
Head of Marketing at Stocks FC Leeds
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Doubled signups and revenue within 3 months: 10K+ users and $1.5M in revenue; led campaigns across digital, PR and partnerships; achieved significant app download milestones.
Senior Marketing Manager at Chameleon Technology / Ivie Harrogate
November 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Delivered £750K revenue and 70K app downloads in the first year of launch; built and led a 6-person cross-functional team across email, content, paid and design; improved email metrics (open rates 60–70%, CTR 10–15%).
Head of Digital at MONPURE London
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Launched the brand’s digital presence and growth initiatives, driving early traction and revenue growth; established digital channels and measurement framework.
Head of Digital at Snap Revise
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Built digital growth programs remotely, delivering significant revenue growth and lead generation; expanded social footprint and online engagement (e.g., TikTok growth and lead volume increases).
Head of Marketing at TeamER London
June 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Scaled marketing operations, enhanced brand presence and performance across channels for a London-based team.
Managing Director at Authorama
August 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015
Grew agency revenues and client base through digital and PR-focused campaigns; led business development and client delivery across Manchester/London.
Senior Marketing Manager at Chameleon Technology / IVIE Harrogate
May 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Delivered £750K revenue and 70K app downloads in first year of app launch; built and led a team of 6 across email, content, paid and design; achieved email open rates 60-70% and CTRs 10-15%; secured national coverage in Sky News and Daily Mail.
Head of Marketing at StocksFC
December 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Delivered national coverage in Sky News, Daily Mail, BBC, HuffPost, Forbes and more; led growth initiatives across skincare, tech, education, and the arts; contributed to multi-channel marketing strategy and revenue growth.
Head of Digital at MONPURE
July 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Launched brand, generating £1m revenue in 18 months; improved site conversion rate from 0.2% to 3%; drove 35% of total revenue through email and 15% via affiliates.
Managing Director at Authoramp
January 1, 2012 - August 1, 2015
Grew agency to £10K/month revenue in 10 months; drove 20–1,000% client sales increases via digital and PR; secured placements in Forbes, BBC, The Guardian, Telegraph.
Head of Marketing
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018
Scaled user base and app installs; formed partnerships with national sports bodies; oversaw campaigns for This Morning, Sunday Times, Harper's Bazaar.

Education

BSc (Hons) Economics & International Development at University of Bath
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
BSc (Hons) Economics & International Development at University of Bath
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
BSc (Hons) Economics & International Development at University of Bath
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Other

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