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ROKT grows fast with more sizzling talent


ROKT grows fast with more sizzling talent

Sydney, October 11th, 2013

ROKT is thrilled to announce Colin McBride, a 10 year Google veteran joining the ROKT team as Head of Operations for the business globally.

Colin has held several roles in both Google Ireland and Google Australia spanning Strategy, Operations and Sales. His extensive experience in driving results for advertisers on Google will bring powerful insight to the many blue chip brands already leveraging the ROKT network, including David Jones, Harvey Norman, Disney, NAB, The Iconic, Qantas, IAG and many more.

Colin said the following about joining ROKT “There was a lot that a company needed to have going for it for me to consider it as the next step in my career post Google. ROKT hit the mark as soon as I heard their story. ROKT offers me an amazing opportunity to be part of a whole new digital category of advertising – referral marketing – from the ground up! Too good an opportunity to miss”.

ROKT is committed to finding the hottest talent in the market to continue its 20% month on month compound growth.

Bruce Buchanan CEO ROKT said “ROKT is on a fast growth trajectory that appeals to high-performing talent and Colin certainly fits that description, we are excited to have him join our team”.

Since 1st July, seven new hires have joined the ROKT team in Singapore and Australia - Colin will be the eighth. This is more than 25% growth of staff within a few months.

Mr Buchanan further added “Expect to see more of this growth, ROKT is gaining traction as increasing numbers of clients and partners understand how powerful our platform is, driving significant results”.

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