I am a confident, creative, and commercially grounded marketing leader with over a decade of experience delivering brand growth, customer engagement, and integrated campaigns across APAC. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing change, and turning insights into measurable results. I am passionate about values-driven communication and translating strategy into action. I am currently seeking opportunities in Western Australia and open to relocation.

Nur Zakuan

I am a confident, creative, and commercially grounded marketing leader with over a decade of experience delivering brand growth, customer engagement, and integrated campaigns across APAC. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing change, and turning insights into measurable results. I am passionate about values-driven communication and translating strategy into action. I am currently seeking opportunities in Western Australia and open to relocation.

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I am a confident, creative, and commercially grounded marketing leader with over a decade of experience delivering brand growth, customer engagement, and integrated campaigns across APAC. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing change, and turning insights into measurable results.

I am passionate about values-driven communication and translating strategy into action. I am currently seeking opportunities in Western Australia and open to relocation.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Advanced
Japanese
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Account Director at Xavier Advertising
September 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Led integrated marketing solutions for clients in the power tools, automotive, finance, and construction industries. Managed a distributed team and agency operations, ensuring delivery of brand-consistent, multi-channel campaigns. Strengthened client partnerships through performance coaching and strategic cross-functional collaboration.
Regional Brand Manager, ANZ & Asia at Kimberly-Clark Professional
December 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Developed and executed B2B marketing strategy across ANZ (70%) and Asia (30%) for the Scott and Kleenex brands. Delivered +8% YoY lead generation and +98% growth in marketing-influenced deals through targeted GTM initiatives. Collaborated cross-functionally to create scalable content and improve campaign engagement processes.
Brand & Communications Strategy Lead at Accenture Song
January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Managed end-to-end creative campaigns for leading auto, telecom, and FMCG clients across APAC. Delivered a new car virtual launch in a record 6 weeks (industry standard: 6 months), combining digital storytelling and experiential media. Spearheaded insight-driven content strategies across social, media, AV, PR, and activation touchpoints.
Digital Marketing Manager at In2 Marketing & Consulting
November 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025
Directed digital marketing across 7 regional and global accounts, focusing on lead generation and acquisition. Developed campaigns in enterprise IT, B2B, and digital content with measurable commercial impact.
Marketing & Communications Manager at Emerio Corporation
September 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025
Led corporate branding, media, and internal/external comms strategies. Delivered a refreshed internal engagement program to align with organisational change.
Head of Content Sales at Cilisos Media
June 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025
Tripled monthly sales KPIs through relationship-based business development. Managed digital content campaigns for two lifestyle platforms end-to-end.
Senior Associate Consultant – Change & Comms at EY (Ernst & Young)
February 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025
Led communications and stakeholder engagement for large-scale performance improvement programs. Advised regional clients in digital payments and energy sectors on transformation strategy.
Change Management & Comms Manager (Contract) at Shell Upstream
September 1, 2013 - October 13, 2025
Managed change and communication for a $1M IT transformation project, impacting 400+ users. Led a team of 20 and aligned delivery across multiple business units.
Account Director at Xavier Advertising
September 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Led integrated marketing solutions for clients in the power tools, automotive, finance, and construction industries. Managed a distributed team and agency operations, ensuring delivery of brand-consistent, multi-channel campaigns. Strengthened client partnerships through performance coaching and strategic cross-functional collaboration.
Regional Brand Manager, ANZ & Asia at Kimberly-Clark Professional
December 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Developed and executed B2B marketing strategy across ANZ (70%) and Asia (30%) for the Scott and Kleenex brands. Delivered +8% YoY lead generation and +98% growth in marketing-influenced deals through targeted GTM initiatives. Collaborated cross-functionally to create scalable content and improve campaign engagement processes.
Brand & Communications Strategy Lead at Accenture Song
January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025
Managed end-to-end creative campaigns for leading auto, telecom, and FMCG clients across APAC. Delivered a new car virtual launch in a record 6 weeks (industry standard: 6 months), combining digital storytelling and experiential media. Spearheaded insight-driven content strategies across social, media, AV, PR, and activation touchpoints.
Digital Marketing Manager at In2 Marketing & Consulting
November 1, 2019 - October 13, 2025
Directed digital marketing across 7 regional and global accounts, focusing on lead generation and acquisition. Developed campaigns in enterprise IT, B2B, and digital content with measurable commercial impact.
Marketing & Communications Manager at Emerio Corporation
September 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025
Led corporate branding, media, and internal/external comms strategies. Delivered a refreshed internal engagement program to align with organisational change.
Head of Content Sales at Cilisos Media
June 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025
Tripled monthly sales KPIs through relationship-based business development. Managed digital content campaigns for two lifestyle platforms end-to-end.
Senior Associate Consultant – Change & Comms at EY (Ernst & Young)
February 1, 2015 - October 13, 2025
Led communications and stakeholder engagement for large-scale performance improvement programs. Advised regional clients in digital payments and energy sectors on transformation strategy.
Change Management & Comms Manager (Contract) at Shell Upstream
September 1, 2013 - October 13, 2025
Managed change and communication for a $1M IT transformation project, impacting 400+ users. Led a team of 20 and aligned delivery across multiple business units.

Education

Bachelor of Business & Commerce (Marketing & Economics) at Monash University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor of Business & Commerce (Marketing & Economics) at Monash University
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Certified Marketer Certificate – General Assembly
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing – Digital Marketing Institute
March 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025
Certified Marketer Certificate – General Assembly
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing – Digital Marketing Institute
March 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Financial Services