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Ila Mathi

Ila Mathi

Beastly Digital Monster | Digital Sea Surfer | Regenerative Earth Healer | Your Go-To Human Power | Fleeter |
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Summary

My vision is to build and grow businesses into an impactful foundations where everyone is contributing with their full potential – where each person uses their intrinsic genius and leadership to deliver outstanding value-added projects. I plan to achieve this goal by working my way up the ladder globally and proving my determination and expertise to the ownership group while gaining the respect of my co-workers.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
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1
Language

Work History

APAC Head of Brand Experience & Digital Business- Media, Performance Marketing & Social Commerce(B2B2C) for IFP Business (Family Care & Professional Care)

Kimberly Clark
01.2025 - Current


  • Reimagine business models, processes, and customer interactions to adapt to the digital era.
  • Challenge the status quo and explore emerging technologies to create value.
  • Promote creativity and experimentation within the team, ensuring employees feel comfortable sharing ideas and testing new solutions.
  • Predict technology developments, modify business plans, and make well-informed choices that support long-term objectives.
  • Spearheaded the development and execution of a comprehensive digital transformation strategy across the APAC region, aligning with IFP Kimberly Clark's business objectives.
  • Led a cross-functional team of marketing, sales, and technology professionals to drive digital innovation and enhance brand experience for B2B2C customers.
  • Directed the implementation of a localized brand strategy for new markets, driving regional sales up by 20%.

Media & Performance Marketing:

  • Launched an innovative digital convergence strategy, increasing online engagement by 50% and e-commerce sales by 35%.
  • Implemented an Omnichannel marketing campaign that enhanced customer engagement by 40% and drove a 30% uplift in customer retention.
  • Pioneered the use of AI-driven analytics to track campaign performance, reducing the cost per acquisition by 20%.
  • Brand Experience & Customer Engagement:
  • Fostered collaboration between marketing and product design teams to ensure brand consistency across all customer touchpoints, leading to a 35% improvement in customer perception metrics.
  • Conceived and implemented a digital-first branding strategy that boosted online engagement by 45% across social media platforms.
  • Business Growth & Market Penetration:
  • Directed collaboration with high-profile KOL and influencers that expanded market reach and penetration by 30% within 2 years.
  • Grew sales of FMC & KCP products to an all-time high of USD 500 million (10% YOY increase) through the rollout of new sub-lines, targeting niche consumer preferences in diverse ASIA markets.
  • Increased Conversion Rate: Boosted conversion rates by 40% through implementing a personalized customer journey and optimizing website user experience through Social Commerce
  • Reduced Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC): Decreased CAC by 25% by leveraging data analytics to refine target audience segmentation and optimize ad spend.
  • Improved Customer Lifetime Value (CLV): Enhanced CLV by 30% through the introduction of a customer loyalty program and personalized email marketing campaigns.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

APAC Digital Media Consultant

Mars Wrigley
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Company Overview: Industry: FMCG (Confectionary & Petcare)
  • Disruptive Digital Leader & Media Expert
  • ENFJ-A – The Chosen Industry Expert creating Sales Impact through Media
  • Digital Platform Leader & Trainer– META, Google, Tik Tok & Digital Commerce
  • Digital Transformation Lead parallel with Marketing Leads
  • Pioneer of Internal Digital Media Team comprising of 5 headcounts.
  • Custodian of Digital Media & Agency communications
  • Growth Digital Marketing Accelerator
  • Provide Digital Consultation to the Leadership team – Market’s GM & MD, Agency Heads
  • End-to-End Digital Strategy Maker & Executioner
  • Leading more than 10 brands internally – M&M, Snickers, Snickers Sugar Reduction, Double mint, Five, Sheba, etc.
  • Digital Campaign Planning Advisor
  • Digital Analytics Head
  • Digital Campaign Execution Advisor
  • Digital Learnings, Case Studies, Test & Learn Master
  • Digital Content Advisor – Analyzing content needs based on platform expertise
  • Devise Digital Trackers – Dashboards, Budget, PCR, Briefs, Campaigns and KPIs
  • Internal Stakeholder Management – Leadership Team, Marketing, Commercial, Distribution, Demand, Pricing
  • External Stakeholder Management – Agencies, Platform owners, Strategic executioner
  • Hands-On expert on Digital Campaign Curation and Execution for all platforms
  • Excellent Influencer – Digital & Marketing
  • Marketing Expert in Digital World – Digital Brand Building Expert
  • Martech expert and advisor
  • Project Manager of multiple Digital & Marketing projects
  • Expertise in handling multi pillars – Gaming Platforms & Gamers, Influencer Content & Campaign Management, etc.
  • Hands On CMS expert – Capable of building and maintaining websites, E-commerce Platforms
  • End-to-End Digital Solutions Provider – Driving and Integrating Brand Marketing Campaigns driving to Conversion in E-commerce
  • Digital Marketplace & Activation handler – Lazada, Shopee, Tik Tok Shop, Coupang etc.
  • Digital Budget Management of more than USD20M with doubled deliverables
  • Enhanced brand recognition for clients by creating visually appealing and optimized content.
  • Increased client engagement by developing and implementing tailored digital media strategies.
  • Streamlined social media management with effective scheduling tools and analytics tracking.
  • Developed comprehensive digital media plans, outlining specific strategies and tactics for achieving clients'' desired results within established timeframes and budgets.
  • Assisted small businesses in reaching their digital marketing objectives by providing personalized consulting services tailored to their unique needs and goals.
  • Created impactful video content, utilizing editing software to produce engaging materials for various platforms.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet client expectations and deadlines.
  • Assessed paid media analytics against KPIs using Google Analytics, internal reporting and agency reporting and presented findings to key stakeholders.
  • Researched and developed new campaigns across multiple channels.

APAC Digital Director

Monster Energy (HQ Corona California)
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: Industry: FMCG (CPG) (B2B2C)
  • IN,SEA[Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Myanmar), WEST ASIA[Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kazhastan, Pakistan, Iraq, Tajikistan) JAPAN,KOREA,TAIWAN,MACAU,HK]
  • Leading APAC Digital Marketing team of 5 Digital Managers & 3 Digital Data & Strategy Managers over 30 countries with hands on business and analytical skills.
  • Aligning business goals with key business stakeholders: regional marketing teams, global digital team, global analytics, regional commercial teams , e-commerce, finance, community management, web management and educating bottling partners with digital data when necessary
  • APAC Digital Marketing & Sales Advisor to the VP & SVP of Marketing & Commercial
  • Business Case building & sharing with Global Team – LATAM, CANADA, Oceania
  • Global Sales & Marketing Exposure(both Business & Digital)through constant travelling to all 30 countries including US
  • Handling 4 Main Brands – Monster, Predator, Burn & Mother
  • Develop and manage Digital strategies including Sales and Marketing programs for ASIA digital marketing efforts- digital content strategy, SNS Strategy, Campaign Planning & Management, Budget Strategy & Tracker, Post Campaign Analysis
  • Partnership in 360 Marketing Strategy, Outsourcing , Website & Promo Management, E-commerce, Events Strategy & Execution, Gaming Streamers Strategy, & Sales Partnership
  • Creation of APAC Digital Blueprint - Own and manage media budget and leverages all potential synergies in the media planning and negotiation within ASIA tied to business plans, brand objectives and key cultural insights
  • Provide thought leadership and innovation for expanding Monster’s brand online, creatively and uniquely based upon local market trends in marketing, media and technology
  • Digital Commercial Planning and execution across APAC
  • Offline to Online Tracking Strategy (Geo Lift) & Brand Lift studies
  • Develop and execute comprehensive always on with content pillars based digital marketing and media strategies and campaigns, integrating both online and offline marketing efforts by driving it to
  • CRM execution in order to be TOP of MIND – CTA Leading to E-commerce & Q-commerce
  • Stay abreast of key developments and regional differences in media (e.g., population, demographic, lifestyle, media usage changes)
  • Leverages marketing data analytics through Power BI dashboard(Google Studio) and consumer insights trend studies to develop media strategies
  • Lead, manage, partner and negotiate with external stakeholders: media partners, social media companies and agencies including brand partnerships i.e. One FC, UFC, Amazon, Naver, Grab, Twitch, Gaming Streamers, MikMak, Gamer Streamers, Korea PC Café, Football LFC
  • Oversee creation & management of content management systems (CMS-Monster Media) for all owned properties across all Monster Energy Company brands and including but not limited to websites, apps and other mediums
  • Management of Digital Campaign Budget over USD 10 M
  • Analyzed and reported digital campaign performance with focus on program optimization.
  • Worked cross-functionally with various departments on projects.
  • Designed and implemented digital, web and social strategies to align with client business goals.
  • Created engaging content optimized for specific platforms and intended audience.
  • Built high-performing teams by recruiting top talent and providing ongoing training opportunities for professional growth.
  • Implemented robust reporting procedures to track KPIs effectively, facilitating informed decision-making across departments.

Regional Marketing Director – Asia’s 1st Digital Exchange (Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Japan, China, Thailand, Indonesia)

Fusang Group of Companies
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Company Overview: Industry: Fintech (B2B2C)
  • Achievements:
  • Developed and implemented company’s 1st community business platform and guided planning for new business model of Social Selling
  • Increased omnichannel acquisitions by 200%
  • Hit and exceeded personal and department OKR’s by 40%
  • Increased the Marketing revenue growth which was 5% by 10%
  • Managed 3rd party engagement – Labuan Fintech Association, Influencer engagement, Events
  • Located and proposed potential business partnership (B2B) and attending networking events which resulted in more than 10 new strategic partnership.

Associate Director – Digital Acceleration (Malaysia-Singapore) with Regional exposure (Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Taiwan)

Merck, Sharpe & Dome
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Company Overview: Industry: Healthcare (Pharmaceuticals) –B2B2C
  • Achievements:
  • Managed development of digital acceleration roadmap
  • Drive functional expertise, influencing digital budget and resource allocation
  • Partnered global markets to roll out projects, supporting double digit KPI growth & elevating digital maturity
  • Identified key digital business trends and growth opportunities shaping developments of new digital strategies, established financial forecast, must win battles and capabilities required to maximize growth
  • Strengthened relationships with leading local/regional players to identify cross-functional initiatives that fuel growth and efficiencies, aligning with strategic business and category priorities
  • Accelerated key digital capabilities by organizing digital events, incorporating regional structural process and animating demand communities

E-Commerce Director, Head of Digital Marketing & Master of Social Selling

Avon Malaysia
05.2016 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: Industry: Retail FMCG - B2B2C
  • Achievements:
  • Brand building extending reach by +30% across APAC markets in applying 80/15/5 media investment strategy and putting forth principles of media operating governance
  • Successful implementation of APAC’s 1st ecommerce that grew digital FTE staff by 5 and accelerated ecommerce plans and grew opportunity pipeline significantly through strategic partnerships
  • Drove strategic ecommerce & sales knowledge management initiatives and determined priorities for business intelligence strategy; developed e-business plans across business units, categories and channels
  • Drive omni-channel brand transformation strategies and managing media planning budget of 10 M
  • Deploy global digital asset strategy to elevate data analytics readiness
  • Oversee omni-channel sales transformation to support markets
  • Build & deploy sales growth acceleration initiatives( perfect digital store, shopper marketing, ecommerce portfolio solutions)
  • Partner HR & cross-functional teams to drive enterprise-wide digital transformation, through capability development & investment strategy and digital talent programmes (coaching, mentoring & succession planning)
  • Facilitated APAC omnichannel communities of expertise to redefine organization-wide learning & sharing culture.
  • Increased digital maturity readiness by +15% in rolling out enterprise wide digital transformation
  • Launched local content workshops for digital education-content, processes
  • Internal Stakeholder management champion – Joined marketing ownership, Franchise team advocate, Data Analysis
  • Executive Board Member Digital Consultant

Head of Digital Business Strategy, Activation & E-commerce

Yes Creation
01.2010 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: Industry: AGENCY -Strategy & Digital Enablement (FMCG)
  • Achievements:
  • Successfully spearhead all campaigns on social media platforms- FB, IG & Google
  • Implemented marketing campaign across 1000 brands that led to 45% increase in website traffic
  • Monitor the online presence of brand and engage with users, enhancing customer relations
  • Maintained effective and long term working relationships with acclaimed bloggers, key social media influencers and KOLs from various sectors
  • Social media skills – FB, IG, YouTube, Google-SEO, PPC, AdWords, GA,CRM, HubSpot, Community Management, Sales force, Microsoft Dynamic X, PWA, Adobe, SAP, SANA, Slack
  • Copywriting and Content Creation
  • Video Production

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology, Business Management, Project Management and Marketing

University Of Science Malaysia
Pulau Pinang
01.2003

High School Diploma -

University of Science Malaysia
Pulau Pinang
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

School of Sultan Badlishah
Kulim, Kedah
04.2001 -

Skills

Accomplishments

  • Managed development of APAC digital acceleration roadmap
  • Launched Social Selling E-commerce for APAC
  • Drive functional expertise, influencing digital budget and resource allocation
  • Partnered global markets to roll out projects, supporting double digit KPI growth & elevating digital maturity
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Identified key digital business trends and growth opportunities shaping developments of new digital strategies, established financial forecast, must win battles and capabilities required to maximize growth
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets, Post SNS Performance
  • Strengthened relationships with leading local/regional players to identify cross-functional initiatives that fuel growth and efficiencies, aligning with strategic business and category priorities
  • Accelerated key digital capabilities by organizing digital events, incorporating regional structural process and animating demand communities
  • Build & deploy sales growth acceleration initiatives( perfect digital store, shopper marketing, ecommerce portfolio solutions)
  • Partner HR & cross-functional teams to drive enterprise-wide digital transformation, through capability development & investment strategy and digital talent programmes (coaching, mentoring & succession planning)
  • Facilitated APAC omnichannel communities of expertise to redefine organization-wide learning & sharing culture
  • Launched local content workshops for digital education-content, training processes
  • Internal Stakeholder management champion – Joined marketing ownership, Franchise team advocate, Data Analysis
  • Implemented marketing campaign across 1000 brands that led to 45% increase in website traffic
  • Copywriting and Content Creation, Video Production, 3rd Party Engagement & Partnership Digital PR

Timeline

APAC Head of Brand Experience & Digital Business- Media, Performance Marketing & Social Commerce(B2B2C) for IFP Business (Family Care & Professional Care)

Kimberly Clark
01.2025 - Current

APAC Digital Media Consultant

Mars Wrigley
01.2024 - 12.2024

APAC Digital Director

Monster Energy (HQ Corona California)
01.2022 - 12.2023

Regional Marketing Director – Asia’s 1st Digital Exchange (Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Japan, China, Thailand, Indonesia)

Fusang Group of Companies
12.2019 - 12.2020

Associate Director – Digital Acceleration (Malaysia-Singapore) with Regional exposure (Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Taiwan)

Merck, Sharpe & Dome
01.2019 - 12.2019

E-Commerce Director, Head of Digital Marketing & Master of Social Selling

Avon Malaysia
05.2016 - 12.2018

Head of Digital Business Strategy, Activation & E-commerce

Yes Creation
01.2010 - 01.2016

High School Diploma -

University of Science Malaysia
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

School of Sultan Badlishah
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology, Business Management, Project Management and Marketing

University Of Science Malaysia

Languages

English, Malay, Hindi, Hangul and Tamil
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