Syed Romman
@syedromman
Dynamic business development leader with 14+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic business development leader with over 14 years of experience in driving strategic partnerships and international market expansion, particularly within the crypto space. My proven track record includes scaling stablecoin ecosystems with major players like Mastercard and Reserve, as well as designing cross-functional go-to-market strategies that have accelerated adoption in diverse markets.
As the founder of R3D3, I have successfully led crypto founders in navigating complex regulatory environments and increasing partnerships by up to 30%. My entrepreneurial flair was evident when I hyper-scaled ventures like Hedera Hashgraph, propelling it to become one of the top 16 crypto tokens worldwide. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to broker high-impact partnerships and drive innovation in the financial technology landscape.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder - Consulting & Studio
R3D3
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Led crypto founders on expansion and GTM strategies, increasing partnerships by up to 30% for clients. Designed market entry strategies for stablecoin projects, aligning legal and compliance teams. Brokered partnerships with KOLs and secured speaking engagements, reducing client CAC by 27%.
Global Crypto Marketing Manager
Mastercard
Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Led marketing strategy towards institutional leaders, achieving a 150% increase in stablecoin pilot initiatives. Managed end-to-end campaigns for Multi-Token Network, growing pipeline by 70% in 4 months. Negotiated brand partnerships and hosted discussions with industry leaders.
Head of Community Management: Europe
Crypto.com
Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 (2 months)
Managed a diverse team across Europe, training on compliance frameworks and enabling rapid user growth. Designed community marketing strategies focusing on localization and regulatory alignment.
Chief Marketing Officer
Reserve
Mar 2019 - Apr 2022 (3 years 1 month)
Scaled Reserve to become the number 1 downloaded finance app in Venezuela. Led a diverse team, executing GTM strategies with significant growth across channels. Secured investor introductions leading to major funding.
Marketing Manager
Reserve
Jun 2018 - Apr 2019 (10 months)
Grew audience significantly through AMAs, podcasts, and engaging content. Partnered with influencers to establish a strong market position in the crypto community.
Lead Marketing Manager
Hedera Hashgraph
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 (1 year)
Led marketing strategy for $HBAR, creating community engagement and brand awareness. Developed marketing strategies across multiple platforms, reporting directly to the CMO.
Marketing and Communications Manager
Hilton Hotels Park Lane London
Oct 2014 - May 2017 (2 years 7 months)
Developed a network among high-net-worth individuals, managing integrated communications across events and digital media. Increased profits significantly within the first 12 weeks.
Marketing Manager
CREAM Group
Dec 2009 - Oct 2014 (4 years 10 months)
Part of a creative team providing unique experiences in luxury hospitality. Led PR/events team and organized innovative events at high-profile venues.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Central Saint Martins
Master of Arts, Creative Directing
2016 - 2017
Studied MA Creative Directing, focusing on innovative approaches to creative leadership and direction in various media.
London South Bank University
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing
2005 - 2008
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, gaining knowledge in marketing principles, consumer behavior, and strategic marketing.
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