Senior Marketing Manager with 8+ years’ experience leading integrated, ICP/persona-driven demand generation across SaaS, FinTech, RegTech and digital payments. I’ve scaled marketing growth functions from zero to fully operational growth engines, delivering measurable improvements in engagement and marketing-influenced pipeline.

Shirley Luff

Senior Marketing Manager with 8+ years’ experience leading integrated, ICP/persona-driven demand generation across SaaS, FinTech, RegTech and digital payments. I’ve scaled marketing growth functions from zero to fully operational growth engines, delivering measurable improvements in engagement and marketing-influenced pipeline.

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Senior Marketing Manager with 8+ years’ experience leading integrated, ICP/persona-driven demand generation across SaaS, FinTech, RegTech and digital payments. I’ve scaled marketing growth functions from zero to fully operational growth engines, delivering measurable improvements in engagement and marketing-influenced pipeline.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Marketing Manager at Vyntra Global (formerly Intix / NetGuardians)
September 1, 2023 - Present
Owned integrated demand and lead generation campaign strategy and execution for payments transaction observability monitoring and operational resilience in Tier 1 banks. Drove multi-channel GTM plans across SEO, PPC, LLMs, email, content, paid social, PR and partnerships aligned to ARR and pipeline targets. Led persona/ICP-driven ABM programs converting target accounts through MQL → SQL → Opportunity → Open/Won, partnering with RevOps/Marketing Ops to ensure net-new leads met scoring criteria and delivered best-in-class sales-ready leads. Managed 12 annual virtual events/conferences and monthly webinars end-to-end, including delegate acquisition and post-event nurture, and built strategic partnerships (e.g., SWIFT, Finextra, EBA, Payments Association UK, Payments Canada). Improved email engagement by 36% and campaign ROI by 16% via A/B testing and landing page/CTA/nurture optimization; delivered 22% YoY marketing-influenced pipeline growth.
Senior Marketing Manager at Vyntra Global
September 1, 2023 - Present
Owned end-to-end marketing for a Fintech portfolio of 7–10 annual conferences, summits and webinars across the UK, Europe, Canada, Singapore and Africa; from promotional strategy through lead capture and post-event nurture, positioning each as must-attend for C-suite and senior executives in payments, compliance and financial services. Forged annual partnerships with associations and media partners (SWIFT, Finextra, EBAday); secured speaker and sponsor promotion across social, newsletters and email; drove events-attributed pipeline across a multi-continent portfolio, linking delegate registrations and sponsor leads to revenue outcomes. Created and implemented GTM marketing strategy aligned to ARR goals; led integrated and automated email campaigns (ICP-driven, ABM, nurture) on Salesforce and HubSpot; produced sales collateral (white papers, use cases, brochures, sales decks, BDR materials); ensured brand integrity; managed budgets and KPIs; coordinated cross-functional teams and agen
Head of Marketing at My Compliance Centre
January 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Developed integrated brand and marketing strategy for a RegTech SaaS startup targeting financially regulated firms across the UK, US and Europe. Established CRM and marketing automation from the ground up using Salesforce & Pardot, including Engagement Studio nurture sequences for MQL/SQL conversion. Managed PPC, SEO, social media (organic & paid) and inbound lead generation campaigns; implemented 30-day content plans and ICP persona-based marketing for C-suite and compliance teams. Developed brand positioning and awareness campaigns; managed budgets, agencies and stakeholders.
Marketing Manager (FTC) at PayPoint PLC
March 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Developed SaaS and PaaS demand generation campaign strategies and delivered go-to-market tactics across 28,000 UK retailers, increasing product awareness across Housing, Charities and Public sectors. Led omnichannel campaigns using SEO, social, email and PPC. Partnered with Sales, Corp Comms, Product and CX; measured campaign ROI via Salesforce and Pardot reporting. Recognised as PayPoint UK Values Champion (Oct 2021).
Marketing Manager, Client Services at PayPoint PLC
March 1, 2021 - January 31, 2022
Developed FinTech (SaaS & PaaS) marketing and communications strategies; increased awareness of MultiPay’s omnichannel payments across Housing, Charities and Public sectors. Positioned PayPoint as a strategic payments partner; led digital marketing campaigns (SEO, social, email, PPC) and measured ROI through Salesforce and Pardot. Awarded PayPoint UK Values Champion, Oct 2021.
Marketing Growth Manager at Marketing Consulting Business
December 1, 2016 - October 31, 2020
Built marketing, branding and demand generation capability for multiple B2B start-ups. Led digital strategy, GTM planning and multi-channel campaign execution to support growth initiatives.
Marketing Growth Director - Founder / Owner at Founder / Owner
December 1, 2016 - October 31, 2020
Built marketing and branding capability for start-ups, including digital strategy and go-to-market planning; established marketing foundations and growth-focused campaigns for early-stage businesses.
Senior Brand Manager at Liberty Life Insurance Group
August 1, 2015 - November 30, 2016
Custodian of Liberty Life Insurance Group brand; led brand positioning, architecture and corporate identity; developed group-wide marketing standards and minimum brand requirements.
Head of Marketing at Nedbank Group
June 1, 2014 - July 31, 2015
Increased brand share of voice in retail and business banking through MasterCard, Visa and Amex partnerships; managed 10 Marketing Managers with KPI-led performance tracking; launched Nedbank Greenbacks Shop Card, Amex Card propositions and SAA Voyager Credit Card.

Education

MCIM at Chartered Institute of Marketing, United Kingdom
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Project Management at University of Stellenbosch
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Marketing Strategy at Chartered Institute of Marketing
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
IBM Higher National Diploma, Marketing at UNISA
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
Chartered Institute of Marketing (MCIM) at Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2026
Marketing Strategy at Chartered Institute of Marketing / IBM
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2026
Higher National Diploma, Marketing at Project Management University of Stellenbosch
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2026
Marketing at UNISA
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2026

Qualifications

MCIM
January 11, 2030 - April 16, 2026
MCIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing)
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other