About Maksim
Former Twitter (X), Reddit, and Aleph leader with 10+ years of experience in digital advertising, platform policy, compliance, partnerships, and international business growth.
My background spans sales, strategy, ad policy compliance, platform partnerships, business development, and international market expansion across 80+ markets. I've worked with agencies, fintechs, pharmaceuticals, global brands, and technology companies to shape their GTM and platform strategy, reduce enforcement risk, solve complex platform issues, and unlock sustainable growth.
I have managed $10M+ BoBs, have exposure to $0.5B in rev ops, and have led partnerships and teams across EMEA and beyond.
My advice is based on hands-on experience working from within the largest digital platforms.
Croatian
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Aegis ForgeFounderMay 2026 - Today (2 months)- Founded a boutique advisory firm focused on ad policy, compliance, andcampaign risk across 13 global platforms covering 92.5% of digitalpopulation.- We help fintech, pharma, tech, governmental, e-commerce, and other highgrowth companies navigate platform restrictions, reduce account risk, andscale sustainably.
- Aleph GroupReddit Partner Director, EMEAJuly 2025 - March 2026 (8 months)Croatia- Directing major sales strategies for hyperscale clients, achieving a 65% increase in market share and securing multi-million contracts.- Cultivating strategic relationships with C-suite decision-makers, expanding commercial opportunities by 90% within the first year and exceeding revenue goals by 50%.- Overseeing a team of 25 sales professionals across EMEA in remote setting while nurturing and expanding sales pipeline streams.- Implementing value-based solution sales boosting client retention rate by 75% through tailored strategic plans.- Managing bid strategies and oversaw client negotiations, resulting in a 25% increase in closed deals.- Scaling presence at global industry forums, transitioning from speaker to panel advisor, representing Reddit's commercial partnerships in 2025.- As the Global Head of Compliance & Ad Policy, optimized client onboarding time and share of wallet by 50% through innovative solutions for restricted industries.
- Aleph GroupStrategic Sales Lead, RedditJuly 2023 - July 2025 (2 years)Croatia- Drove sales growth and strategized client acquisition for EMEA projects, increasing client base by 200% over three years.- Executed strategic marketing and account plans, leading to a consistent 45% annual revenue increment.- Directed bid processes for custom-built data visualization solutions, achieving 50% growth in market share through in-depth insights.- Collaborated across global teams to evaluate sales methods, uplifting sales effectiveness by 30%.- Fostered an inclusive culture of collaboration and respect, serving as a role model and maintaining team motivation under pressure.- Represented the partnership at global industry events, increasing brand visibility and strengthening client relations.- Acted as Compliance & Ad Policy Lead, responsible for assessing clients in restricted industries such as finances & fintech and pharmaceuticals optimizing the client onboarding time and share of wallet by 50% through innovative solutions.
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Education
- Digital Marketing CertificateDigital Course2026Digital Marketing Certificate
- Ad-tech, Management & Sales CertificatesAd-tech, Management & Sales Certificates