Strategic Head of Content and Digital Leader with 10+ years of experience delivering content strategy, editorial leadership, SEO, digital marketing, and brand development across AI, automotive, fintech, media, and technology sectors. Proven track record of driving audience growth, building high-performing digital brands, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven content and exceptional user experiences. Combines strong commercial awareness with creative storytelling, UX-focused content design, and expertise in scaling digital platforms from start-ups to established organisations.

Iktsham Ishaq

Strategic Head of Content and Digital Leader with 10+ years of experience delivering content strategy, editorial leadership, SEO, digital marketing, and brand development across AI, automotive, fintech, media, and technology sectors. Proven track record of driving audience growth, building high-performing digital brands, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven content and exceptional user experiences. Combines strong commercial awareness with creative storytelling, UX-focused content design, and expertise in scaling digital platforms from start-ups to established organisations.

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Strategic Head of Content and Digital Leader with 10+ years of experience delivering content strategy, editorial leadership, SEO, digital marketing, and brand development across AI, automotive, fintech, media, and technology sectors. Proven track record of driving audience growth, building high-performing digital brands, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven content and exceptional user experiences. Combines strong commercial awareness with creative storytelling, UX-focused content design, and expertise in scaling digital platforms from start-ups to established organisations.

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Work Experience

Start-up Head of Digital (Technology/AI startup) at TAI Group Technologies Ltd
January 1, 2026 - Present
Developed content strategy and consistent brand storytelling for a low-carbon, eco-friendly AI innovation mission (tranquilityai.com). Led the AI product vision, digital brand identity, website design, and overall online presence. Created and implemented branding and content strategies to strengthen market positioning and audience engagement. Owned web development and UX/content optimization to support customer acquisition and digital growth. Managed copywriting and brand messaging across website, campaigns, and digital communications. Developed and executed SEO strategies to improve search visibility, organic traffic, and online performance, and directed multi-channel digital marketing initiatives to increase awareness and lead generation. Collaborated with product, engineering, and leadership to communicate the sustainable AI mission effectively and ensured consistent brand storytelling.
Content Manager (Freelance) at Ryder Asset Management
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Managed content management and copywriting to promote boutique wealth management services. Tracked and analyzed KPIs to evaluate effectiveness and inform future strategy. Managed rollout of the content calendar to deliver campaign emails, newsletters, and landing pages.
Head of Content, Editorial & Brand at Daily Car Blog
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2026
Oversaw and developed content and visual brand identity for an online automotive news site (dailycarblog.com). Led day-to-day editorial content production, standards, and governance. Executed integrated content and SEO strategy aligned to business objectives. Expanded content categories from automotive into fashion and lifestyle, increasing audience reach. Increased monthly unique visitors by 240% via SEO optimization. Built data-driven content frameworks to improve affiliate engagement and conversion rates. Secured content collaborations with brands/partners, improving awareness and lead generation. Secured FIA media accreditation to cover Formula One British Grand Prix and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Managed teams of editors, journalists, designers, and digital marketers across internal and external production, including asset tracking, web articles, newsletters, videos, and photography.
Content Manager (Freelance) at Reuters Events
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Planned and executed content strategy for corporate conferences, industry summits, and B2B networking events aligned with marketing and sales objectives. Managed all event-related content production including websites, speaker bios, conference agendas, newsletters, promotional emails, and post-event reports. Collaborated with marketing, event production, and sponsorship teams. Tracked and analyzed content performance metrics to provide actionable insights and maximize ROI.
Content Manager / Editor at Fintellicence
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Oversaw creation and publishing of editorial content for a fintech/crypto news startup. Implemented SEO, content, and analytics strategies to increase organic reach. Managed campaigns, newsletters, landing pages, and promotional materials. Collaborated with design and development teams to align visual assets and UX with editorial goals. Produced high-impact, audience-focused digital content for web, blog, and social media.
Content Manager at Media Sync
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Led content strategy for a digital music creation app targeting amateur and professional musicians. Defined UX journeys and collaborated on app design to improve engagement. Achieved 30% growth in organic traffic and 20% increase in conversion rate via targeted SEO and editorial content.
Executive Producer at Defacto Interactive
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Bootstrapped a games company with the ambition to independently raise capital via early dot-com era crowdfunding. Designed and developed the company website, implemented the payment gateway, and created the game’s backstory for a military strategy title. Produced visuals, storyboards, and concept levels; oversaw all PR and marketing activities.
Artist at F1 Productions
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Created fine-art works, including photorealistic paintings of Formula One cars. Commissioned personally by Ron Dennis (McLaren team principal) to produce a limited edition print run of the MP4-19 driven by Kimi Räikkönen.
Creative Director / Writer / Graphic Artist at Kaboom Studios
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Managed an online graphic novel with user-generated storylines. Oversaw storytelling, art direction, and design production. Designed and developed the website with a payment gateway; visualized concepts, wrote episodic storylines, created storyboards, and produced final artwork. Secured a deal for videogame content.
External Games Producer at Sega Europe
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Provided copywriting for game sleeves and manuals. Coordinated with external development studios to deliver materials under the Sega brand. Ensured compliance with production schedules, budgets, and brand guidelines.

Education

BA (Hons) Design Management at De Montfort University, Leicester
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
BSc Design Engineering at De Montfort University, Leicester
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
A-Levels at Northampton School for Boys
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics