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Andrew Paterson

@andrewpaterson

I help people & brands do better through creativity, data & bold innovation that drives impact.

South Africa

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to drive impactful growth strategies while fostering innovation and collaboration within a purpose-driven organization.

Marketing that doesn’t drive performance is noise. I cut through that. What I do is build strategy that scales, campaigns that convert, and marketing engines that actually move the needle.

With nearly two decades under my belt, I’ve delivered R100M to R1B in revenue, led billion-rand GTM strategies, and built marketing teams that don’t just work, they win. I sit at the intersection of data, creativity, and commercial growth, and I bring all three into sharp alignment to drive results that matter.

In my current role, I’ve driven digital transformation in PropTech, helped scale national expansion by over 30%, and shape company-wide strategy as part of the EXCO. I’ve led teams, built platforms, and executed campaigns that outperform, not just impress.

But beyond numbers and execution, I’m wired for impact. I believe in bold ideas backed by data, innovation with purpose, and marketing that leads from the front. Whether it’s AI-driven optimisation, disruptive brand positioning, or customer-centric models. I build marketing that grows companies and challenges norms.

If you want a marketing leader who brings strategic firepower, operational excellence, and zero tolerance for average, we should talk.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

RM
Current

Head of Strategy and Development Sales

Rainmaker Marketing

May 2019 - Present (6 years)

Led high-growth marketing strategies generating R100M–R1B+ in sales through data-driven insights. Developed inclusive go-to-market strategies and scaled high-performance teams, achieving over 30% national expansion. Optimized R45M+ in monthly paid media for improved conversion efficiency.

RM

Head of Marketing

Rainmaker Marketing

Apr 2016 - May 2019 (3 years 1 month)

Developed South Africa’s first fully digital PropTech sales platform, generating R60M in sales rapidly. Launched omnichannel GTM campaigns and built a 30-person marketing team, achieving a 25% growth in lead conversions.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

VC

Varsity College

Certificate in International Hotel Management, Hospitality Management

Completed a Certificate in International Hotel Management, focusing on the principles of hospitality management and operational excellence.

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