Cath Hodgson-Croker

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Head of Sales | Marketing | Business Development | Asia Pacific @ Adobe
345 Park Avenue
Cath Hodgson-Croker's Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Australia
About Cath Hodgson-Croker

With over 30 years of experience in the IT sector, I am a sales and marketing executive who leads and produces high-performing teams. I am currently leading the business development team across APAC for Adobe. In this role I manage a team responsible for delivering pipe for the Asia Pacific Account Executive organisation focused on the DX product portfolio. This role requires experience in coaching, planning, strategy and the development of new sales representatives, plus strong demand management experience. Prior to joining Adobe I led inside sales at New Relic across the AP region based in Sydney, Australia. This role included developing and hiring AP sales team members across AU/NZ, Singapore and India; managing performance; sales strategy; as well as closing key deals with New Relic customers. Before returning to Australia, I was based in Singapore with Oracle, where I led business development as well as demand operations. In that role I managed the yearly targets, strategy, business reporting, insights, and operations for the business pipeline needs across Oracle's applications (SaaS) and cloud technology (PaaS) portfolios.My core competencies include Asia Pacific and Japan IT market knowledge, business planning, integrated marketing and demand generation knowledge plus business operations transformation. I am also a detail-oriented, public speaker and presenter who is passionate about driving cloud business growth across JAPAC with marketing and sales excellence.

Cath Hodgson-Croker's Current Company Details
Adobe

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Head of Sales | Marketing | Business Development | Asia Pacific
345 Park Avenue
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adobe.com
Employees:
51
Cath Hodgson-Croker Work Experience Details
  • Adobe
    Director - Business Development Dx Apac
    Adobe Jul 2024 - Present
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    Leading the business development team across Asia Pacific supporting Adobe's DX business. Locations include Singapore, Sydney and Bangalore.
  • Launchpad Academy
    Business Mentor - Volunteer
    Launchpad Academy Feb 2024 - Present
    Sydney, New South Wales, Au
    Thrilled to be mentoring and supporting new SaaS sales stars kick off their careers through the innovative Launchpad Academy.
  • New Relic
    Director - Inside Sales Apac
    New Relic Sep 2023 - May 2024
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    Leading and driving success for the inside sales and growth teams across APAC. Based in Sydney, the role includes determining and implementing the sales strategies and plans to acquire net new logos and expand the New Relic customer base. The team consists of managers and inside sales representatives based in Singapore, Australia and India. As of May 2024, the inside sales AP team is in the process of off-shoring and moving to Bengaluru due to the recent Private Equity purchase of New Relic.
  • Oracle
    Vp - Demand Management & Operations - Japac
    Oracle Sep 2022 - Sep 2023
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Leading the team responsible for demand management & operations across JAPAC region. This includes managing the yearly targets, strategy, business reporting, insights, and operations for the business pipeline needs across Oracle's applications (Saas) and cloud technology business portfolios.
  • Oracle
    Vp - Business Development - Japac
    Oracle Dec 2020 - Sep 2022
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Leading the Japan and Asia Pacific business development teams for SaaS and PaaS technology. Comprising of around 150-200+ team members. This team develop pipeline and responses to all marketing initiatives including phone, chat & leads plus develops and executes locally initiated outbound sales and marketing campaigns for the JAPAC business. This team are critical for providing 20%+ of required business pipeline for the JAPAC Oracle business. Team are located in a number of critical business hubs across the JAPAC region including India, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Australia.
  • Oracle
    Vp - International Demand Office (Marketing) - Emea & Japac
    Oracle Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Leading the International Demand Office, and reporting to the International CMO, the role includes managing the communications, reporting, KPIs, budgets, targets, strategy and planning for the marketing organisation supporting the Oracle Cloud business across Europe and Asia Pacific markets (International). Also responsible for JAPAC business demand teams - comprising of around 200+ team members. This team develop pipeline and responses to marketing initiatives plus develops and executes outbound sales and marketing campaigns for the JAPAC business. This team are critical for providing 20%+ of required business pipeline.
  • Oracle
    Vp - Business Development & Mid-Market Marketing - Apac
    Oracle Nov 2016 - Jan 2020
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Senior executive reporting to CMO - EMEA/APAC. Established large off-shore business development team in Kuala Lumpur - hired and trained over 120 employees in 6 months to provide critical pipeline via sales program and marketing campaigns. This strategy includes managing/leading China business development team, and the centralization of an inbound call centre in Beijing. Role also included leading volume marketing team to support the increased focus on business mid-market. Pioneered newly formed digital marketing and online campaign team. Japan business development team added in 2018.
  • Arq Group
    Chief Sales Officer - Mid-Market & Consumer Anz
    Arq Group Aug 2014 - Nov 2016
    Melbourne, Victoria, Au
    As a part of the executive leadership team reporting to the CEO and the board, the role is to deliver market share and revenue growth across retail, wholesale and partner channels for the Group's key brands including Melbourne IT, Netregistry, WebCentral, and Domainz.
  • Dell Australia Pty Limited
    General Manager - Retail & Online Business, Anz
    Dell Australia Pty Limited Aug 2011 - Apr 2014
    Round Rock, Texas, Us
    Leads the consumer sales business models including pricing, strategy and direction for ANZ. Manages the consumer PnL and reports to executive leadership on the state of business for Dell's consumer business. This includes managing retail PC sales with major retail partners; leading the off-shore inside chat and phone-queue teams; and overseeing the online consumer business strategy.
  • Dell Australia Pty Limited
    Director - Smb, Retail, & Online Marketing
    Dell Australia Pty Limited Nov 2010 - Jul 2011
    Round Rock, Texas, Us
    As below, including consumer marketing.
  • Dell Australia Pty Limited
    Director - Smb Marketing
    Dell Australia Pty Limited Nov 2009 - Nov 2010
    Round Rock, Texas, Us
    Identified, evaluated and resolved critical marketing business issues. Managed budgets, and developed key goals and metrics for the marketing function across the business. Directed the efforts of the marketing team in the achievement of strategic and operational goals of the business. Prepared and presented major business presentations to all levels of management, staff and customers.
  • Symantec
    Vp - Channel, Inside & Renewal Sales, Apj
    Symantec Oct 2007 - Dec 2008
    San Jose, California, Us
    Implemented channel strategies and go to market business requirements; teamed with key business leaders on defining regional channel strategies including margins, partner programs and benefits; headed the partner program for APJ including certification and training; drove inside sales, lead to sales closure and renewal sales for APJ via regional renewal and inside sales leaders.
  • Symantec
    Vp - Inside Sales And Renewals, Apj
    Symantec Jan 2005 - Oct 2007
    San Jose, California, Us
    Headed inside sales and renewals functions including operations for APJ. Developed and maintained all key inside sales and renewals go to market models. Implemented telesales training and lead to sales closure best business practice. Established call centre metrics and best practice call centre business models. Developed incentive programs and aligned local sales and marketing needs with regional targets and goals. Established renewal notification and expiry notifications for key customer install bases. Established call script and training practices.
  • Symantec
    Snr Marketing Director - Asia Pacific
    Symantec Oct 2003 - Jan 2005
    San Jose, California, Us
    Reported to Chief Marketing Officer in the US. Managed all marketing programs and activities across Asia Pacific - including consumer, online and enterprise marketing strategies. Directed all product management teams through supporting customer needs, competitive initiatives, pricing and product opportunities. Reported on all marketing plans to key executives both locally and in the US. Managed yearly advertising and promotional budgets.
  • Symantec
    Snr Enterprise Marketing And Sales Operations Director - Asia Pacific
    Symantec Jan 2002 - Oct 2003
    San Jose, California, Us
    Aligned and managed enterprise marketing management personnnel across Asia Pacific and delivered corporate-pioneered strategy and initiatives in-country. Directed regional enterprise product management teams, customer need analysis, competitive initiatives, pricing and product opportunities. Pioneered sales communications processes and sales training initiatives. Aligned regional executive management team and presented regional reporting and strategies for US headquarters. Reported to Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific.
  • Symantec
    Marketing Development Director - Asia Pacific
    Symantec Oct 1998 - Jan 2002
    San Jose, California, Us
    Directed a team of marketing managers across Asia Pacific to deliver outstanding and innovative marketing campaigns in-country. Managed and developed business strategies for e-commerce initiatives across Asia Pacific. Established and maintained regional intranet and communications site. Provided analysis and quarterly reports on Asia Pacific region for senior executives in both the region and in the US. Fostered and established a strategic planning process for the regional offices in Asia Pacific.
  • Symantec
    Marketing Manager - Australia/New Zealand
    Symantec Oct 1995 - Oct 1998
    San Jose, California, Us
    Developed a strong in-country marketing team that executed measurable and customer-driven marketing plans. Developed marketing strategies that enabled Norton AnitVirus to become the #1 security brand in Australia. Grew the recognition of the brand by 18% through the use of new advertising mediums for Symantec including television. Pioneered integrated retail rebate campaigns.
  • Clear Technology Group, Inc.
    Marketing Manager
    Clear Technology Group, Inc. Jan 1993 - Oct 1995
    Managed all marketing activities for this local systems integration and distribution business.
  • Professional Public Relations
    Account Manager
    Professional Public Relations Jan 1992 - Jan 1993
    Sydney, Nsw, Au

Cath Hodgson-Croker Education Details

  • University Of Canberra
    University Of Canberra
    Communications
  • Beijing Foreign Studies University
    Beijing Foreign Studies University
    Mandarin - 6 Week Intensive Language Course
  • Australian Professional Snowsports Instructors
    Australian Professional Snowsports Instructors
    Alpine Ski
  • Australian Institute Of Company Directors
    Australian Institute Of Company Directors
    Finance For New Directors
  • Australian Institute Of Company Directors
    Australian Institute Of Company Directors
    Company Directors Course - Graduate
  • Loreto Kirribilli
    Loreto Kirribilli

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Cath Hodgson-Croker's current role is Head of Sales | Marketing | Business Development | Asia Pacific.

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Cath Hodgson-Croker attended University Of Canberra, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Australian Professional Snowsports Instructors, Australian Institute Of Company Directors, Australian Institute Of Company Directors, Loreto Kirribilli.

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