Angus Sladden
About Angus Sladden
Angus Sladden is the Vice President of Commercial for ANZ at Rakuten Advertising, a position he has held since 2024. He has extensive experience in sales and customer success roles across various companies in the advertising and marketing sectors.
Current Role at Rakuten Advertising
Angus Sladden serves as the Vice President of Commercial for the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region at Rakuten Advertising. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and commercial growth from the Sydney office. His role involves overseeing commercial operations and fostering client relationships to enhance the company's market presence.
Previous Experience at Partnerize
Prior to his current role, Angus Sladden worked at Partnerize in various capacities. He began as a Solutions Manager APAC from 2016 to 2017, then progressed to Senior Solutions Manager APAC from 2018 to 2019. He later became the Director of Sales Operations from 2019 to 2020 and served as Customer Success Manager APAC from 2017 to 2018. His tenure at Partnerize spanned several key roles, focusing on client success and sales operations.
Career at Klarna
Angus Sladden's career at Klarna included multiple roles that contributed to the company's commercial strategies in the Asia-Pacific region. He served as the APAC Commercial Lead for Klarna Media from 2021 to 2022 and held the position of Commercial Manager for Consumer Growth & Loyalty from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he was the Head of Commercial for Media & Technology, APAC in 2022, where he focused on driving commercial initiatives.
Educational Background
Angus Sladden studied at the Australian Catholic University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. He also attended SHORE School, which provided him with foundational education prior to his university studies. His academic background supports his professional expertise in marketing and commercial operations.
Involvement with IAB Australia
In addition to his role at Rakuten Advertising, Angus Sladden is an active member of the Affiliate & Partnerships Marketing Working Group at IAB Australia. He has been involved in this capacity since 2023, contributing to discussions and initiatives that shape the affiliate marketing landscape in Australia.