Ijaz Shaikh
Hi, I’m Ijaz Shaikh, a senior SEO professional with 15+ years of experience building and leading integrated SEO strategies for global brands.
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Hi, I’m Ijaz Shaikh, a senior SEO professional with 15+ years of experience building and leading integrated SEO strategies for global brands. I’ve partnered with more than 100 brands, including KPMG Canada, Hudson Bay, IKO, Wajax, Samsung, and Allianz Insurance, helping them grow their customer base and increase business volume by over 50%. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate insights into impactful growth initiatives.
I excel in AI-led SEO, programmatic content, local search, and funnel analytics to improve ROI (often 1:5 or better). I enjoy shaping a strong online brand presence for both multinational corporations and innovative startups, using data-driven approaches to drive demand, visibility, and sustainable growth.
- 15 years' experience
- Joined September 2025
Industry experience
- Professional Services
- Media & Entertainment
- Retail
- Software & Internet
- Travel & Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Education
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Work experience· 5 roles
Led client communication and end-to-end SEO strategy for U.S. brands, collaborating with developers and content teams to drive growth. Drove AI-enabled initiatives and programmatic content; oversaw migrations and local search optimization.
Managed a $7M portfolio and a five-person SEO/content team; delivered SEO and AI strategies for 10+ brands (KPMG Canada, Canada Goose, Wajax, IKO, etc.). Conducted audits across 50+ brands and achieved 60,000+ keyword rankings for IKO (60% on first page). Led AI Overview plans increasing impressions and traffic.
Led digital marketing strategy with a $3.2M budget; achieved 85% share of voice and 1:5 ROI. Drove SEO, paid, owned, and earned media to lift digital revenue by 50%+, and boosted traffic 35% QoQ through targeted keyword and content initiatives.
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