Marc Ratcliffe
Consultant, Director, and Project Manager in Durban North, South Africa
Marc Ratcliffe
Consultant, Director, and Project Manager in Durban North, South Africa
Marketing Director | Digital Evangelist | Creative Strategist
A seasoned professional with an extensive background in the digital marketing and data-driven marketing space, I bring a strategic vision and proven track record as a creative and strategic marketer. My expertise lies in leveraging data to inform and optimize marketing strategies for enhanced customer engagement and superior outcomes.
Expertise:
Data-Driven Strategic Vision & Innovation:
- Orchestrated and directed dynamic teams in executing highly effective data-driven digital marketing campaigns across diverse industries.
- Pioneered a culture of innovation, rooted in data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives, leveraging data analytics and metrics to drive outcomes.
Integrated Marketing Leadership with a Data Focus:
- Spearheaded the development & execution of customised digital marketing strategies anchored in data insights.
- Built and led teams of marketing evangelists, ensuring a data-driven approach.
- Managed agency operations with a strong emphasis on data-centric client delivery.
International Partnerships & EdTech Leadership
- Successfully cultivated strategic partnerships with top-ranked UK universities, utilising data insights for global expansion.
- Led operational and marketing delivery for African College rollout.
Agency Leadership & Digital Transformation.
- Headed digital portfolios at renowned agencies, including TBWA\Hunt\Lascaris, The Hardy Boy and Ogilvy infusing a data-driven approach.
- Guided teams in delivering world-class digital and integrated engagements with a focus on strategic data analysis.
- Introduced digital capability building and integration, optimising operating procedures for data-driven efficiency.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic Thinker
- Data-Driven Marketing Strategy with Data-Enhanced Decision-Making
- Business Development and Growth
- Integrated Marketing & Brand Strategy
- Customer Experience Design (UI & UX) with Data Insights
- CRM Strategies & Implementation
- Product Design & Program Management with Data Analytics
- Innovation & Change Leadership
- Social Media Marketing
- Budgeting & Financial Management
Philosophy: Believing in the transformative power of data, I emphasise great leadership, a strategic data-driven approach, and a future-focused mindset. Embracing change, purposeful action, and data-backed diligence define my approach to achieving success.