Branko Glad - Professional Portfolio
Lending my superpowers to companies I can help grow, improve, and further succeed in their quests to make the world a better place!
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2022-2023
Senior Program Manager / Chief of Staff
Led critical operational program management for LinkedIn Enterprise Marketing Solutions across diverse verticals, driving strategic initiatives to address sales and client management needs while fostering collaborative partnerships to expand customer base and enhance satisfaction. Structured and operationalized pilot programs to drive business growth. Conducted comprehensive data analysis to derive and implement actionable transformational insights, leveraging market research from top industry sources to inform decision-making and drive sales growth. Streamlined operations, maintained exceptional client relationships, and orchestrated executive-level communications
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182% YoY growth through reengineered selling processes and incentives.
2021-2022
Meta / WhatsApp
Program Manager, Business Operations Strategy, Privacy
Helped develop and implement new monetization strategy by building a highly complex WhatsApp Privacy program from ground up to achieve Privacy-by-Design, and Compliance with Ease, resulting in 15% revenue increase. Established and implemented clear organizational structure and strategy for the newly created XFN Global Programs department, driving an 81% increase in engagement, completion rate, and quality of Privacy Compliance tasks. Conceived operational efficiencies, developed metrics/KPIs, and reported on portfolio performance, contributing to overall success and accomplishments.
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81% increase in engagement, completion rate, and quality of Privacy Compliance tasks
2020-2021
Senior Program Manager, Corporate Strategy Deployment and Operations
Developed and executed a comprehensive Global Operations strategy with XFN team leads to optimize Fitbit's supply chain, resulting in over $100M in cost savings across various departments. Led and scaled complex partnership negotiations with LTE partners (Verizon, BTEE, Vodafone, Bell), resulting in $200M over 5 years in new verticals. Redesigned and implemented global B2B partner channel sales, saving $49M.
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$200M new Program Revenue over 5 years
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$49M in overall CoQ savings YoY
2010-2014
B GLAD Production
Co-Founcer and CEO
Launched a groundbreaking international venture focused on immersive customer experiences, executing a comprehensive business strategy and securing investors. Overcame challenges in a non-traditional market by cultivating strategic partnerships across diverse industries, including finance, real estate, e-commerce, tourism, hospitality, and education. Drove exponential sales and diversifying revenue streams. Managed a diverse team to achieve project milestones, devised exit strategies, and successfully executed a profitable exit, achieving a 4x ROI in 2 years.
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4x ROI in 2 years, Successful Exit
2014-2020
Telegra
Director of Business Development / CEO
Led the transformation and expansion of a disruptive European Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) AI-based SaaS and hardware company into the US market, achieving multi-million dollar government and B2B sales with a customer-first approach. Developed and executed successful North American strategies, rebuilding the company's reputation and establishing it as a trusted advisor and key partner in the industry. Built profitable, thriving strategic partnerships with key ISVs, SI, A/E consultants, research institutions and construction companies in the space, as well as with government agencies, resulting in significant revenue growth, enhanced market presence. Organized hardware import and coordinated supply chain and manufacturing. Organized industry events, served as key note speaker at TRB and ITS conferences.
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$27M in Government and B2B sales, 30x growth in client acquisition, 25% OpEx savings