Mara Cajar Robinson
About Mara Cajar Robinson
Mara Cajar Robinson serves as the APAC Head of Digital Platform, Ecosystem, Product Strategy, and Solutions at Thoughtworks. With over 20 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, she has held various leadership roles focused on digital strategies and transformation.
Current Role at ThoughtWorks
Mara Cajar Robinson serves as the APAC Head of Digital Platform, Ecosystem, Product Strategy, and Solutions at ThoughtWorks. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to her current role, she also functions as a Principal Advisor for Digital Platform, Product, and Organizational Transformation, a position she has maintained since 2022. Her responsibilities include overseeing product strategy and driving digital transformation efforts within the organization.
Previous Experience at PageUp
Prior to her current role, Mara worked at PageUp as the Head of Global Product Strategy and Delivery from 2021 to 2022. In this executive position, she was responsible for leading product strategy and ensuring effective delivery across global markets. Her tenure at PageUp was marked by a focus on enhancing product offerings and aligning them with market needs.
Career Background in Product Management
Mara has extensive experience in product management, having held various significant roles throughout her career. She was a Senior Product Category Manager for Womenswear at Kmart Australia Limited from 2013 to 2017. Following this, she served as the Digital Product & Service Transformation Leader at VicRoads for one year in 2017-2018. She also worked as a Digital Platform and Product Manager for Keno at The Lottery Corporation from 2018 to 2020, where she focused on enhancing digital product offerings.
Educational Qualifications
Mara holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry from Victoria University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Digital Transformation from Deakin University, which she completed between 2018 and 2021. Her academic background supports her extensive experience in digital strategies and product management.
Expertise in Digital Transformation
With over 20 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, Mara specializes in digital strategies that connect business and technology. She has substantial B2B experience in developing and executing growth initiatives, particularly in the context of AI and digital strategies. Her career includes roles in start-ups and large enterprises, where she has contributed to significant digital transformation efforts.