I’m Stavros Pantelis, a performance marketer with 10+ years of hands-on media buying and user acquisition experience across iGaming, Nutra, Dating, and high-intent consumer verticals. I excel in multi-channel campaigns (Google Ads, Native, Push, Display, Affiliate), funnel optimization, landing page testing, CAC/LTV improvement, and large-scale traffic monetization. I bring a strong technical background with tracking systems, S2S postbacks, attribution, and analytics, and I’ve thrived in remote, fast-moving, international environments from startups to growth-stage ad-tech companies. Throughout my career I’ve built and led ad operations teams, delivered consulting and training on optimization platforms, and partnered with operators to scale growth through data-driven experimentation. I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights, optimizing campaigns end-to-end, and collaborating with global teams to drive sustainable results.…

Stavros Pantelis

I’m Stavros Pantelis, a performance marketer with 10+ years of hands-on media buying and user acquisition experience across iGaming, Nutra, Dating, and high-intent consumer verticals. I excel in multi-channel campaigns (Google Ads, Native, Push, Display, Affiliate), funnel optimization, landing page testing, CAC/LTV improvement, and large-scale traffic monetization. I bring a strong technical background with tracking systems, S2S postbacks, attribution, and analytics, and I’ve thrived in remote, fast-moving, international environments from startups to growth-stage ad-tech companies. Throughout my career I’ve built and led ad operations teams, delivered consulting and training on optimization platforms, and partnered with operators to scale growth through data-driven experimentation. I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights, optimizing campaigns end-to-end, and collaborating with global teams to drive sustainable results.…

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I’m Stavros Pantelis, a performance marketer with 10+ years of hands-on media buying and user acquisition experience across iGaming, Nutra, Dating, and high-intent consumer verticals. I excel in multi-channel campaigns (Google Ads, Native, Push, Display, Affiliate), funnel optimization, landing page testing, CAC/LTV improvement, and large-scale traffic monetization. I bring a strong technical background with tracking systems, S2S postbacks, attribution, and analytics, and I’ve thrived in remote, fast-moving, international environments from startups to growth-stage ad-tech companies.

Throughout my career I’ve built and led ad operations teams, delivered consulting and training on optimization platforms, and partnered with operators to scale growth through data-driven experimentation. I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights, optimizing campaigns end-to-end, and collaborating with global teams to drive sustainable results.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Media Buying & Ad Operations (contract - consultant) at Noventa Ventures Malta
July 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025
Plan, manage, and scale Nutra campaigns on Google Ads (Search, Display, Shopping) and native sources. Landing page optimization and A/B testing. Use of Voluum platform, GA4 and GTM.
Media Buying & Ad Operations (contract - consultant) at Noventa Ventures
July 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025
Plan, manage, and scale Nutra campaigns on Google Ads (Search, Display, Shopping) and native sources; landing page optimization and A/B testing; use of Voluum, GA4 and GTM.
Online Media Development (contract - consultant) at Catena Media / Acroud Media Malta / United Kingdom (Remote)
June 1, 2020 - November 27, 2025
Manage media buying and user acquisition for iGaming operators. Provide consulting and team training on Voluum and paid media optimization.
Online Media Development (contract - consultant) at Catena Media / Acroud Media Malta / United Kingdom
June 1, 2020 - November 27, 2025
Manage media buying and user acquisition for iGaming operators; provide consulting and team training on Voluum and paid media optimization.
Managing Director at adport by msales Ltd.
May 31, 2020 - May 31, 2020
Built and managed new push-notification traffic subsidiary; led commercial strategy, product direction, and partnerships.
Managing Director at adport by msales Ltd.
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
Built and managed new push-notification traffic subsidiary. Led commercial strategy, product direction, and partnerships.
Director, Commercial Operations at msales Ltd.
February 28, 2019 - February 28, 2019
Oversaw Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Finance & Legal.
Director, Commercial Operations at msales Ltd. St Julians, Malta
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019
Oversaw Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Finance & Legal.
Chief of Staff at msales Ltd.
October 31, 2017 - October 31, 2017
Supported CEO & COO on strategic initiatives and growth projects.
Chief of Staff at msales Ltd. St Julians, Malta
October 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Supported CEO & COO on strategic initiatives and growth projects.
Head of Ad Operations at msales Ltd.
April 30, 2017 - April 30, 2017
Built AdOps department as first Malta employee; recruited & trained team. Co-developed custom tracking system and algorithm monetizing hundreds of millions of visits/day. Managed advertiser relationships, routing, and compliance.
Head of Ad Operations at msales Ltd. St Julians, Malta
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Built AdOps department as first Malta employee; recruited & trained team. Co-developed custom tracking system and algorithm monetizing hundreds of millions of visits/day. Managed advertiser relationships, routing, and compliance.
Mediabuyer at msales Ltd.
October 31, 2014 - October 31, 2014
Media Buying and Monetization; monetization of an in-house SMS Dating product including CAC and LTV monitoring. Used Voluum for tracking and optimization.
Mediabuyer at msales Ltd. St Julians, Malta
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014
Media Buying and Monetization. Monetization of an in-house SMS Dating product including CAC and LTV monitoring. Used Voluum for tracking and optimization.
Traffic Optimizer at Exoclick SL
August 31, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Remnant traffic monetization; A/B testing across multiple offers and landing pages. Managed a remote team of freelancers producing landing pages, translations, and creatives.
Traffic Optimizer at Exoclick SL
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Remnant traffic monetization; A/B testing across multiple offers and landing pages. Managed a remote team of freelancers producing landing pages, translations, and creatives.
Online Promotion / Website Designer / Customer Service at Elea Mare Hotel
October 31, 2012 - October 31, 2012
Designed/maintained website; media buying on Google Ads and Facebook Ads.
Online Promotion / Website Designer / Customer Service at Elea Mare Hotel
October 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012
Designed/maintained website. Media buying on Google Ads and Facebook Ads.
Online Traffic Executive at eBuddy BV
July 31, 2012 - July 31, 2012
Planned and monitored campaign delivery using OpenX; ensured accurate, IAB-compliant ad serving.
Online Traffic Executive at eBuddy BV
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2012
Planned and monitored campaign delivery using OpenX. Ensured accurate, IAB-compliant ad serving.

Education

BSc in Management Science & Technology at Athens University of Economics and Business
September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2009
Applied Economics (Erasmus) at University of Antwerp
September 1, 2007 - February 1, 2008
BSc in Management Science & Technology at Athens University of Economics and Business
September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2009
Applied Economics (Erasmus) at University of Antwerp
September 1, 2007 - February 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other