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Esher, UK

Chris D.

Transforming Business Growth Through Innovative Digital Strategies

With over 25 years of experience, Chris Dixon has become a beacon in the digital marketing and product leadership sphere, delivering customer-centric solutions for top-tier brands. Merging extensive knowledge in digital product development and multi-channel marketing, Chris has mastered the art of brand building, go-to-market strategies, and commercial optimization. Exceptional at leading cross-functional teams and steering product vision, his focus on data-driven decisions and creativity fosters unparalleled business growth. Specialties include digital innovation, user experience enhancement, and strategic online sales optimizations.

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Experience

Aug 2018 — Present
Cognatic

Cognatic

Director

Cognatic helps CMOs and marketing leaders understand what is really driving marketing effectiveness, not simply what is easiest to measure. Many organisations have no shortage of marketing data. The challenge is turning fragmented signals across commercial performance, operational delivery, stakeholder alignment and strategic execution into a coherent picture that supports better decision-making. That challenge led to the development of the Marketing Effectiveness Quotient (MEQ). Built on more than 50 years of cumulative experience leading marketing, communications and digital transformation functions, MEQ is designed to provide a more holistic view of marketing effectiveness across the organisation. Rather than focusing on isolated metrics alone, MEQ helps organisations identify strengths, expose operational constraints, improve alignment and better understand how marketing contributes to commercial performance and long-term growth.

Jan 2019 — Mar 2024
HSBC Private Banking

HSBC Private Banking

Digital Product Owner

HSBC is a British banking and financial services organization offering a comprehensive range of services.

  • Successfully launched a suite of digital products that enhanced client satisfaction by 20%.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver project milestones on time and under budget, optimizing client experience.
Mar 2018 — Aug 2018

Mezzo Labs

Head Of Marketing

Mezzo Labs is a leading independent Digital Analytics agency in the UK offering full-spectrum analytics services.

  • Successfully expanded Mezzo Labs’ brand presence in new territories, enriching market reach.
  • Optimized marketing strategies that supported a 15% uplift in business development initiatives.
Jan 2018 — Aug 2018

Mezzo Labs

Head Of Resourcing

  • Elevated the recruitment process by introducing a refined resourcing strategy minimizing the time-to-hire by 30%.
  • Implemented robust organizational systems enhancing team productivity by 25%.
Jan 2016 — Jun 2017
Coutts

Coutts

Design Lead

Coutts provides private banking and wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals.

  • Led the UX design for a significant transformation project, successfully delivering a new Online Investment Platform.
  • Oversaw and coached a team of Business Analysts and UX Designers driving efficiency improvement by 40%.
  • Achieved timely delivery of key UX process and roadmap planning projects.
Nov 2013 — Jul 2014
Wesleyan

Wesleyan

Interim Head of Digital

Wesleyan Assurance Society offers financial services including banking, insurance, and investments.

  • Drafted a comprehensive Digital Vision document, setting the strategic direction for digital transformations.
  • Steered the execution of day-to-day operations significantly improving project KPIs.
Mar 2013 — Oct 2013
Protect Your Bubble

Protect Your Bubble

Interim Head of Marketing

Protect Your Bubble provides insurance for gadgets and personal items in a simple, accessible manner.

  • Developed and executed an Integrated Marketing Strategy across digital and traditional channels, enhancing brand reach by 50%.
  • Successfully managed the Digital Marketing activity suite, sustaining leading market position.
Jun 2010 — Jan 2011
Scottish Power

Scottish Power

Interim Head of Digital

ScottishPower is a leading energy provider focusing on renewable energy and electricity grids.

  • Delivered a comprehensive Operational Strategy and a 5-year Business Plan for digital transformation.
  • Successfully recruited a world-class digital team to execute strategic plans, improving operational efficiency by 40%.
May 2008 — Dec 2017

Cart Digital

Owner

Cart Digital is a digital marketing and eCommerce consultancy.

  • Consulted for British Airways on a digital transformation project, significantly contributing to the eCRM Transformation Programme.
  • Advised The Co-Operative Group on Proposition Development, leading to an integrated process across diverse business verticals.
Aug 2007 — May 2008
Barclays Bank plc

Barclays Bank plc

Head of Small Business Insurance

Barclays is a British universal bank providing diversified global financial services.

  • Managed P&L for a seven-figure income stream, achieving business plan targets consistently.
  • Effectively allocated a six-figure budget to drive marketing initiatives across multiple channels with high ROI.
  • Led cross-functional virtual teams to maintain back book volumes through innovative Customer Value Management initiatives.
Nov 2005 — Aug 2007
Barclays Bank plc

Barclays Bank plc

Head of eCommerce, General Insurance

  • Exceeded Online Marketing planned volumes by 13% within profitability targets.
  • Implemented new online Quote & Buy functionality, enhancing customer journey for various insurance propositions.
  • Led a team to deliver comprehensive sales and marketing plans for Barclays General Insurance products.
Jan 2005 — Dec 2005
Xbridge

Xbridge

Head of Marketing

Simply Business provides small business insurance solutions, leveraging technology to improve accessibility.

  • Launched innovative marketing campaigns enhancing customer engagement resulting in significant market share growth.
  • Strategically managed budgets to drive high-impact product promotions aligning with the company's core values.
Jan 2002 — Dec 2005

Royal Bank of Scotland

Digital Media Marketing Manager

Royal Bank of Scotland provides comprehensive financial services globally.

  • Spearheaded digital media initiatives supporting business growth across multiple brands, maintaining brand integrity.
  • Developed and executed online marketing innovations sustaining competitive edge.
Jan 2000 — Dec 2002
GE Life

GE Life

eBusiness Manager

GE Power is a world leader in providing energy solutions and services across the entire energy value chain.

Jan 1999 — Dec 2000
UnumProvident

UnumProvident

Assistant Marketing Manager - Development

Unum provides financial protection benefits and services, offering solutions for employee and organizational well-being.

Jan 1997 — Dec 1999
HSBC

HSBC

Youth Marketing Manager