Aras Kolya
About Aras Kolya
Aras Kolya is the Chief Revenue Officer at Guideline, with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and strategic partnerships across various companies including Shopify and MLSE.
Current Role as Chief Revenue Officer at Guideline
Aras Kolya is currently serving as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Guideline. Since taking on this role in 2022, he has been responsible for leading a team of over 65 professionals across multiple departments, including sales, marketing, partnerships, channel development, and revenue operations. Kolya has guided the marketing team through initiatives related to Enterprise, Mobile, GuidelinePro, and StarterK, contributing to the scaling of the company's U.S.-focused SaaS and AUM business from a small-to-medium business to an enterprise-level operation.
Previous Experience at Shopify
Before joining Guideline, Aras Kolya worked at Shopify in various capacities from 2018 to 2021. He began as a Sales Lead for Enterprise New Business, then advanced to Global Lead of Strategic Accounts. Later, he served as Head of Sales & Global Payments from 2019 to 2021. Throughout his tenure at Shopify, Kolya contributed significantly to the company's sales and global payments strategies in the fast-evolving e-commerce landscape.
Role at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE)
From 2011 to 2018, Aras Kolya held several roles at MLSE. He started as an Account Executive for New Business and progressed to roles such as Manager of Sales & Strategy for the Toronto Maple Leafs & Toronto Raptors, and Manager of Strategic Global Partnerships. His responsibilities included leading premium sales initiatives and supporting strategic partnerships, contributing to the company's overall revenue and strategic goals.
Experience with The Stagwell Group
Between 2012 and 2017, Aras Kolya served as a Strategic Advisor for Partnerships with The Stagwell Group. Based in Toronto, he provided strategic guidance on partnership development over a five-year period. His role focused on optimizing partnerships, aligning strategic business objectives, and driving revenue growth.
Educational Background
Aras Kolya studied at Western University. Although detailed information regarding the duration and specifics of his studies is limited, his educational experience has contributed to his extensive career in sales, marketing, and revenue operations in notable companies.