
“Selva Shekhar”
+91 9994488794 | digitalnomadselva@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/digitalnomadselva | selvashekhardns.wixsite.com/digitalnomadselva
Head of Marketing & Growth | 13+ Years | ₹100Cr+ Managed | Performance Marketing · App Growth · Funnels · CRM · Affiliates · Alliances · MarTech · SEO · Multi-Market Expansion | Open to CMO / Head of Marketing Roles


Build, Scale, or Solve? I Do All Three.
Performance Marketer. Venture Architect. Systems Thinker.
A Bit About Me
An engineering graduate (B.Tech, Anna University) who discovered digital marketing through a chance conversation—and turned it into 13+ years of driving measurable growth across travel, e-commerce, electronics, and more.
What sets me apart:
I build marketing engines that scale. 13+ years. ₹100Cr+ in managed budgets. Markets across India, SEA, LATAM, ANZ, US, and UK. From hands-on campaign optimisation to full CMO-level strategy — I've done both, and I know when each is needed. A few things I've delivered: → 6x app install growth at Melorra with 60% CPI reduction → 40% CPA reduction at redBus Malaysia through RLSA and BigQuery-driven segmentation → 3x–8x ROAS across managed accounts in travel, fashion, insurance, and edtech → Built full marketing infrastructure — CRM, automation, analytics, paid media — for multiple startups from zero What I actually do as a Fractional Head of Marketing: I come in, diagnose what's broken, build what's missing, and run what needs to run. I'm equally comfortable in a boardroom presenting strategy and in an ads dashboard optimising bids at midnight. Currently open to: ✓ Head of Marketing / VP Marketing / CMO roles (full-time or contract) ✓ Fractional CMO engagements for growth-stage startups ✓ Senior performance marketing leadership (India, remote, or global) Target: ₹40 LPA for full-time. Flexible for the right opportunity. Let's talk if you're building something that needs serious marketing firepower.
What I've Built
Over 13 years, I've led growth initiatives for companies including redBus, Melorra, Jockey, Health & Glow, and Acko.
Key Achievements:
→ Scaled app installs 6x while reducing CPI by 60% (Melorra)
→ Decreased CPA by 40% through strategic campaign optimization (redBus Malaysia)
→ Managed ₹100+ Cr in performance marketing budgets across India, SEA, and LATAM
→ Led digital growth across mobile, desktop, and app verticals for multiple geos
Core Skills:
Performance Marketing | User Acquisition | App Growth | SEM/PPC | Analytics | Budget Management | Stakeholder Leadership
What this taught me:
Venture design, system thinking, and building from zero—skills that complement my marketing expertise and make me a more strategic operator.
What I'm Looking For
I'm open to:
✓ Senior/Lead Performance Marketing roles (Head of Growth, VP Marketing, Performance Marketing Lead)
✓ Fractional CMO or advisory roles for funded startups
✓ Remote-first or hybrid positions (flexible on location for the right opportunity)
✓ Companies that value innovation, resilience, and measurable results
Compensation:
I'm targeting ₹40 LPA for full-time senior roles, with flexibility based on equity, performance bonuses, and growth potential. For fractional/advisory work, rates are project-specific.
AI Strategy
Digital Marketing Marketing Strategy
Customer Acquisition Communication
Growth Strategies Strategic Partnerships
Marketing Analytics Stakeholder Management Consumer Behavior
Market Research Reporting & Analysis
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