John Lake
About John Lake
John Lake is the Managing Director of Republic Europe and holds multiple roles including Non Executive Director at eola and Mentor at Techstars. He has over 15 years of experience in SaaS and marketplace sales, with a background in high-performance team management and global leadership.
Current Roles and Titles
John Lake is currently serving as Managing Director at Republic Europe. He also holds the positions of Non-Executive Director at eola, Mentor at Techstars, Chief Commercial Officer at Seedrs, and Member of the London Chapter at Revenue Collective.
Past Professional Experience
John Lake has a diverse background with extensive experience across multiple industries. Previously, he worked at Eventbrite in various roles, including Director of Business Development Europe, Director of New Business and Lead Generation for the UKI, and Head of New Business for the UK. He’s also held positions such as Business Development Director at AdTruth, Industry Manager and Senior Account Executive at Google, Strategic Account Manager at Frost & Sullivan, Consultant at Ascension Associates, Assistant Trader at Saxon Financials, and Management Consultant at MGH Consulting. Additionally, he was a professional player for the London Irish Rugby Club early in his career.
Educational Background
John Lake studied Business Computing at the University of Surrey, obtaining a 2.1 degree. He also completed a digital marketing course at Squared Online and studied FSA Unit 3: Derivatives along with FSA Regulations at the Securities and Investment Institute.
Expertise and Specializations
John Lake boasts over 15 years of experience in SaaS (B2B) and marketplace (B2B2C) sales. He has over 10 years of experience in people management and 7 years in global leadership, general management, and board responsibilities. His expertise spans various sectors, including CRM, social media, ad-tech, ticketing, private equity, and venture capital. He has been involved in three successful company exits and one blocked merger.
Notable Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, John Lake has led high-performance teams and driven strategic business development initiatives across multiple sectors. He has played a significant role in three successful company exits and has experience handling a blocked merger. His leadership roles at renowned companies such as Google, Eventbrite, and Republic highlight his capability in managing complex business operations and fostering growth in competitive markets.