Hi, I’m Žarko Živković. I’m a B2B SaaS marketing leader with 19+ years of experience building revenue-focused demand generation and inbound growth systems across enterprise and mid-market SaaS. I specialize in pipeline acceleration, technical SEO/AEO, AI-era discoverability, full-funnel acquisition, and GTM alignment. I’ve led cross-functional initiatives across SEO, Content, Product Marketing, SDR, Web, and Engineering teams to build scalable go-to-market engines, restore underperforming acquisition systems, and drive measurable pipeline impact across global markets. I thrive on data-driven governance, clear storytelling, and a collaborative, hands-on leadership style.

Žarko Živković

Hi, I’m Žarko Živković. I’m a B2B SaaS marketing leader with 19+ years of experience building revenue-focused demand generation and inbound growth systems across enterprise and mid-market SaaS. I specialize in pipeline acceleration, technical SEO/AEO, AI-era discoverability, full-funnel acquisition, and GTM alignment. I’ve led cross-functional initiatives across SEO, Content, Product Marketing, SDR, Web, and Engineering teams to build scalable go-to-market engines, restore underperforming acquisition systems, and drive measurable pipeline impact across global markets. I thrive on data-driven governance, clear storytelling, and a collaborative, hands-on leadership style.

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Hi, I’m Žarko Živković. I’m a B2B SaaS marketing leader with 19+ years of experience building revenue-focused demand generation and inbound growth systems across enterprise and mid-market SaaS. I specialize in pipeline acceleration, technical SEO/AEO, AI-era discoverability, full-funnel acquisition, and GTM alignment.

I’ve led cross-functional initiatives across SEO, Content, Product Marketing, SDR, Web, and Engineering teams to build scalable go-to-market engines, restore underperforming acquisition systems, and drive measurable pipeline impact across global markets. I thrive on data-driven governance, clear storytelling, and a collaborative, hands-on leadership style.

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Language

English
Fluent
Serbian
Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Marketing Programs (AI, SEO & Growth) at Device42 (A Freshworks Company)
October 1, 2025 - Present
Remote lead for AI-driven marketing, SEO/AEO strategy, and organic growth across a multi-product enterprise SaaS ecosystem. Key achievements include defining AI-era discoverability, creating AEO guidelines and governance, guiding the Device42 to Freshworks migration strategy, and establishing a scalable SEO governance model to improve release velocity.
Head of Demand Generation at Insightful (formerly Workpuls)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Owned end-to-end demand generation during a period of rapid growth, product expansion, and rebrand. Built and scaled inbound and paid channels across new markets, established forecasting dashboards, and aligned with Product and Sales for faster pipeline velocity.
Head of Demand Generation at Device42
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
Owned all demand and lead generation functions across inbound, organic, paid, ABM, and SDR channels. Built multi-channel growth engine, launched early inbound program, and collaborated with Product and Sales to optimize GTM messaging and funnel throughput.
Owner & Director at Z Digital
January 1, 2016 - Present
Boutique growth and SEO consultancy supporting SaaS and e-commerce brands across US, EU, and Australia. Delivered long-term SEO and inbound growth programs, including content strategy and paid acquisition, for 100+ clients.
Founder & SEO Consultant at Practical SEO
January 1, 2009 - Present
Founded and scaled an SEO consultancy focused on technical SEO, content strategy, and inbound growth with notable clients such as Evolo, Digital Ministry, Gelato Group, Adsp ert, PLS, and others.
Head of SEO at Dejan SEO
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Global lead for the top-performing team at a world-renowned SEO agency. Directed outreach teams, managed enterprise SEO campaigns, and built strategies for major brands across multiple regions.
SEO Consultant (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2015
Provided SEO content, link building, technical audits, and early-stage inbound consulting for hundreds of companies across e-commerce, SaaS, and enterprise categories.

Education

B.A., English Literature at University of Niš
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026

Qualifications

ABM Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026
HubSpot Inbound Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026
Google Analytics Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026
Google Ads Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026
Demandbase ABM Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026
6Sense Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026
LinkedIn Ads Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026
AdRoll Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026
Salesforce Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 9, 2026

Industry Experience

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