Aaron Shapland
About Aaron Shapland
Aaron Shapland is a Director of Digital Transformation at Ciklum, with extensive experience in digital strategy and product management. He has held various leadership roles across multiple companies and has a strong educational background, including Global Executive MBAs from the University of Toronto and SDA Bocconi.
Work at Ciklum
Aaron Shapland has been serving as the Director of Digital Transformation at Ciklum since 2021. In this role, he focuses on driving digital initiatives and transformation strategies within the organization. His leadership contributes to enhancing the company's digital capabilities and improving client engagement through innovative solutions.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Shapland holds a Global Executive MBA from both the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management and SDA Bocconi School of Management, completed from 2019 to 2022. He also earned a Diploma from Copenhagen Business School in 2021. Additionally, he has a B.A. Honours from the University of Toronto, obtained from 2007 to 2012, and a Certificate from the same institution in 2013. He holds a PMP® designation and is a certified Professional Scrum Master.
Background
Aaron Shapland has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career at National Oilwell Varco as Technical Support, Sales & Marketing from 2010 to 2011. He then served as Creative Lead and Managing Director at Vordik from 2010 to 2020. His experience also includes consulting roles at Konrad Group and serving as Executive Director at Digital Boost in London.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Aaron Shapland has managed over 100 engagements for more than 50 organizations across North America and Europe. He has successfully led a SaaS platform to market and managed a venture-backed digital education platform since 2010. Additionally, he grew and sold a multinational digital product agency, showcasing his entrepreneurial skills and industry impact.
Professional Collaborations
Aaron Shapland has collaborated with leading companies such as BCG Digital Ventures, Google, Visa, Cogeco, and Leading Hotels of the World. These partnerships highlight his ability to work with major industry players and contribute to significant projects within the digital transformation space.