Cristoforo Schiaffino
Business Development Director - APAC at AccelerAsia- Claim this Profile
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Macaulay Iyayi
Cris is highly knowledgeable of the APAC region and, at the same time, is capable of understanding his clients' business models. When Cris takes responsibility for a project he is fantastic at tackling problems with the end goal in sight. He quickly hones in on both the client's vision and budget and makes realistic recommendations based on his client's needs. Furthermore, Cris is a delight to work with both professionally and personally, as he is a team player with excellent interpersonal skills. In summary, Cris was an asset to both the business development team and the company!
LinkedIn User
Cris is a great sales and business development leader. His affable manner and the ease with which he handles his clients, makes him an absolute asset for any business. At 10 Minutes With, Cris effortlessly handled university and corporate accounts for the South-East Asia region, and displayed professionalism, great interpersonal skills and strategic thinking—inevitably leading to success in his role. I would not hesitate to recommend Cris and believe he will shine where he chooses to go!
Macaulay Iyayi
Cris is highly knowledgeable of the APAC region and, at the same time, is capable of understanding his clients' business models. When Cris takes responsibility for a project he is fantastic at tackling problems with the end goal in sight. He quickly hones in on both the client's vision and budget and makes realistic recommendations based on his client's needs. Furthermore, Cris is a delight to work with both professionally and personally, as he is a team player with excellent interpersonal skills. In summary, Cris was an asset to both the business development team and the company!
LinkedIn User
Cris is a great sales and business development leader. His affable manner and the ease with which he handles his clients, makes him an absolute asset for any business. At 10 Minutes With, Cris effortlessly handled university and corporate accounts for the South-East Asia region, and displayed professionalism, great interpersonal skills and strategic thinking—inevitably leading to success in his role. I would not hesitate to recommend Cris and believe he will shine where he chooses to go!
Macaulay Iyayi
Cris is highly knowledgeable of the APAC region and, at the same time, is capable of understanding his clients' business models. When Cris takes responsibility for a project he is fantastic at tackling problems with the end goal in sight. He quickly hones in on both the client's vision and budget and makes realistic recommendations based on his client's needs. Furthermore, Cris is a delight to work with both professionally and personally, as he is a team player with excellent interpersonal skills. In summary, Cris was an asset to both the business development team and the company!
LinkedIn User
Cris is a great sales and business development leader. His affable manner and the ease with which he handles his clients, makes him an absolute asset for any business. At 10 Minutes With, Cris effortlessly handled university and corporate accounts for the South-East Asia region, and displayed professionalism, great interpersonal skills and strategic thinking—inevitably leading to success in his role. I would not hesitate to recommend Cris and believe he will shine where he chooses to go!
Macaulay Iyayi
Cris is highly knowledgeable of the APAC region and, at the same time, is capable of understanding his clients' business models. When Cris takes responsibility for a project he is fantastic at tackling problems with the end goal in sight. He quickly hones in on both the client's vision and budget and makes realistic recommendations based on his client's needs. Furthermore, Cris is a delight to work with both professionally and personally, as he is a team player with excellent interpersonal skills. In summary, Cris was an asset to both the business development team and the company!
LinkedIn User
Cris is a great sales and business development leader. His affable manner and the ease with which he handles his clients, makes him an absolute asset for any business. At 10 Minutes With, Cris effortlessly handled university and corporate accounts for the South-East Asia region, and displayed professionalism, great interpersonal skills and strategic thinking—inevitably leading to success in his role. I would not hesitate to recommend Cris and believe he will shine where he chooses to go!
Credentials
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A2 Level Certificate
Prolog School, BerlinOct, 2010- Sep, 2024
Experience
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AccelerAsia
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Singapore
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Director - APAC
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Oct 2017 - Present
AccelerAsia is a Venture Builder that drives the expansion of fast-growing tech companies from Europe, US and Israel into APAC. Offices in Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta and Melbourne. Our portfolio consist of best-in class B2B platforms across MarTech, AdTech, AI & Data and Mobile Tech.Currently managing an awesome team of 8 people responsible for the regional expansion of 2 exciting SaaS companies ! AccelerAsia is a Venture Builder that drives the expansion of fast-growing tech companies from Europe, US and Israel into APAC. Offices in Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta and Melbourne. Our portfolio consist of best-in class B2B platforms across MarTech, AdTech, AI & Data and Mobile Tech.Currently managing an awesome team of 8 people responsible for the regional expansion of 2 exciting SaaS companies !
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Oxford University Press
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Regional Sales Manager, SEA & HK - Digital Products
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
Responsible for the digital products within OUP and specifically in charge of a new e-learning solution called Epigeum. Acting as central point of contact for the South East Asia and Hong Kong, and reporting to the Global Director based in the UK, I was accountable for growing sales while managing existing accounts across direct and non-direct channels and in the Academic, Corporate and Government sectors. Key markets: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brunai, Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong and Macao. My responsibilities include develop and implement sales strategies across emerging/new markets, creating a healthy pipeline of opportunities, driving revenues, managing license and subscriptions sales, remotely coordinating a marketing team, leading product demonstrations and establishing C-level relationship with various stakeholders.Travel 50% time.
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10 Minutes With
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development, APAC (Start-up)
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Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
10 Minutes With was an online education start-up company for students to connect with the world’s most exciting companies and for companies to brand themselves as employer of choice. Offices in London, Beijing, New Delhi and Singapore. Featuring short video-interviews with influential business and technology leaders, 10 Minutes With helps students making informed decisions about their careers and help organisation brand themselves as employer of choice. I was part of the start-up team and in charge of starting the business across South East Asia and Australia. My responsibilities included developing the B2B and B2C business across the Region with the objective of creating long-lasting value for our users and our partners. This includes generating new revenues streams by demonstrating and presenting the platform and the products to large blue Chips companies, advertising agencies, media companies, universities and career platforms.I am also responsible to drive the number of users up through effectively managing the relationship with various stakeholders and channel partners.Reason for leaving: start-up closed the regional office and ultimately the London office.
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Hays
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Aug 2013 - Sep 2014
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Consultant
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
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Michael Page
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Consultant
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2012
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Junior Consultant
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Mar 2011 - Jun 2011
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Education
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2006 - 2010
Nottingham Trent University
Bachelor's degree, International Business -
2009 - 2009
San Jose State University
International Exchange Program, Entrepreneurship -
2008 - 2008
Toulouse Business School
Barcelona Campus - Erasmus Program, International Marketing -
2004 - 2006
Wycliffe College
High School
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