Global Marketing Director / CMO / VP Global Expansion

Matej Suransky

Global Marketing Director & CMO specializing in cross-border B2B expansion, scaling teams from 4 to 21, and generating $50M+ in marketing-attributed revenue across the USA, Europe, and Asia.

B2B
Data-driven growth
0→1 & 1→100 scaling
Cross-cultural team leadership

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In the words of executive peers.

“In summary, I wholeheartedly recommend Matej Suransky for any senior marketing or leadership role. He possesses the rare combination of creative vision, analytical rigor, and interpersonal skills needed to excel in today’s competitive landscape. Any organization fortunate enough to welcome Matej into its ranks will undoubtedly benefit from his expertise and passion.”

Gordon StylesFounder & CEO · Star Rapid

“You are the best Global Marketing Director and CMO which I have ever experienced at Star.”

Elaine DuGeneral Manager · Star Rapid

“Matej's expertise in the field was excellent. The way he led the team and pushed for results made our company stable on the market.”

Wang JiahuaOwner · Raise International HKG

“You are the best CMO I ever met in terms of practice and experience.”

Anton TrebunskiiFounder · Aurora SEO & Ads

“Keep in touch!”

Young LiFounder & CEO · JAKA Robotics

Work experience · 2012 – today

Thirteen years, one direction.

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2026–Now
2026 – Present · Current
hire-cmo.com
Fractional CMO
2026
01/2026 – 07/2026
Komaspec & Komacut
CEO Advisor / Global Head of Marketing (contract)
Industry
Manufacturing and intelligent quoting SaaS
Location
Guangzhou, China
Experience
Advised on marketing priorities for the manufacturing business and subscription platform, mapping revenue drivers, customer journeys and conversion gaps to identify the highest-priority opportunities.
Mapped revenue drivers, customer journeys and conversion gaps to identify the highest-priority opportunities
Established collaboration across marketing, sales, factory management and IT
Rebuilt lead tracking
2025
06/2025 – 12/2025
Family career break
Child birthI took time off work to support my wife after the birth of our baby.
2023–2025
01/2023 – 04/2025
Star Rapid
Head of Global MarketingMarketing generated 48% of total company revenue in 2023–2024
Industry
Precision prototyping and manufacturing
Location
Shanghai / Zhongshan, China
Team
6 in-house staff and 15 external contributors
Experience
27 countries · Multimillion-dollar marketing budget in USD · Recognized as Key Company Talent in 2023.
Restructured the marketing function over 16 months, aligned roles with individual strengths and introduced structured mentoring, training and coaching
Improved team efficiency and marketing output by 44%
Led a brand audit and market analysis, then developed the rebranding strategy, unifying visual identity and messaging framework
Results
48%of company revenue from marketing, 2023–2024
420new global customers per year
74%of China revenue from marketing
+44%team efficiency and marketing output
2021–2023
09/2021 – 01/2023
JAKA Robotics
Head of Global MarketingIncreased marketing’s contribution to company revenue from 24% in 2021 to 39% in 2022
Industry
Collaborative robotics
Location
Shanghai, China
Team
4 in-house team members and 2 agencies
Experience
Europe, North America, Latin America, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Built the department in seven months from 0→1, establishing team responsibilities, training and the operating structure for global marketing with focus on localization based on targeted markets
Developed the international brand presence from a predominantly Chinese market base
Unified messaging, brand materials and technical content, and adapted positioning through distributors and joint/sole major exhibitions in Germany, France, the USA, Malaysia and Taiwan
Results
24%→39%marketing share of company revenue
1,200+MQLs per year (+50%)
−73.6%B2B lead costs
7 mo.to build the department 0→1
2019–2021
12/2019 – 05/2021
Crylink
Global Marketing SupervisorIncreased qualified leads from 275 to 510 year over year, alongside 47% sales growth
Industry
Laser components and optical solutions
Location
Shanghai, China
Team
4-person core team and a local agency
Experience
Supporting markets across Europe, North America and Southeast Asia.
Built and led a four-person core team and coordinated a local agency, supporting markets across Europe, North America and Southeast Asia
Increased qualified leads from 275 to 510 year over year, alongside 47% sales growth
Optimized advertising budgets and reduced invalid leads to below 10%
Results
275→510qualified leads, year over year
+47%sales growth
<10%invalid leads
2016–2019
03/2016 – 12/2019
Raise International Hong Kong
Head of European Marketing & SalesDelivered €5.7 million in average annual revenue
Industry
Electronics, toys and FMCG distribution
Location
Shanghai / Europe
Team
31 internal and external contributors
Experience
Marketing, sales and last-mile delivery for European B2B distribution.
Led 31 internal and external contributors across marketing, sales and last-mile delivery for European B2B distribution
Developed and executed the digital strategy, attracting 2,000+ paying customers and delivering €5.7 million in average annual revenue
Results
€5.7Maverage annual revenue
2,000+paying customers
31contributors led
2012–2016
02/2012 – 01/2016
Top Line Diamonds
Marketing ManagerAcquired 140+ new clients for the B2B jewelry business

Education & continuous credentials

Formal foundations, continuous sharpening.

Professional affiliationIFR MARCOM GroupMember · International Federation of Robotics MARCOM Group

2025
PPC Advanced Course
Advanced Digital Advertising.
2024
CopyHackers
Content that sells.
2024
Pierre H.
Mastering Messaging and SMM content.
2024
Digital Academy
Mastering Google Ads — scaling and optimization.
2023
Google CertificationGoogle
GA4 complex course.
2023
Google CertificationGoogle
Search Ads, Display Ads, Ads Measurement, Analytics.
2023
Tribe 47
T-shaped Marketer certification (equivalent to MBA).
Since 2022
Ongoing Mentorship & Masterclasses
SEO, Paid Ads, Marketing Strategies, Leadership & People Management.
2022
Full Funnel
ABM Demand Generation.
2011
Master of LawPaneuropean University
Graduated in June 2011 with grades A, A, B.