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Doug Monro
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Co-Founder and CEO
England, United Kingdom
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- SNon Executive DirectorSmart Sensors LtdOct 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 3 months)Non-exec director of small university spin out Iris recognition / biometrics business that my dad had co-founded before he passed away. Learnt a lot about patents and IP licensing! Business successfully sold to Fotonation / Tessera Technologies in December 2014.
Co-Founder and CEOAdzunaJan 2011 - Current (15 years 10 months)Adzuna is a search engine for job ads used by over 10 million visitors per month which aims to list every job, everywhere. We search thousands of websites so you don't have to and bring together millions of ads so you can find every job, everywhere, via Adzuna. We provide smarter search options and powerful data about the job market, powered by AI, giving you the information you need to take control of your career.
We launched in 2011 and have grown like crazy, now in 19 markets.
We are ●always● hiring for great people in account management, marketing, business development, finance, tech etc ... so if you are interested in working in a fun, high growth environment please get in touch. We don't use recruitment agenc- iNon-Executive DirectoriAnnounceSep 2010 - May 2013 (2 years 9 months)Helping Alex & team along the way. Business successfully sold to Legacy.com, the leading provider of family notices in the US and now worldwide, in May 2013.
- Chief Operating OfficerZooplaJun 2008 - Jun 2011 (3 years 1 month)Zoopla is the number 2, fastest growing and one of the most innovative sites in UK property, and as of 2014 a public company with a market cap of around £2Bn. As COO from the early days, I built the team & processes, integrated multiple acquisitions, helped with fundraising and led most of the business day to day, including responsibility for product innovation & roadmap, marketing, sales, customer support, analytics etc. Also had the opportunity to serve on a great Board of Directors.
- Managing DirectorGumtreecomJan 2007 - May 2008 (1 year 5 months)Ran the UK's biggest classified ads website through an amazing growth surge. Bringing people together. Making a difference. And making some money along the way.
- Head of Operations (COO)GumtreecomSep 2005 - Jan 2007 (1 year 5 months)Broad role managing strategy, finance, technology, customer support, sales, HR, legal and a bit of everything...
Gumtree is the leading classifieds site in the UK, owned by eBay. - Senior Manager, Strategy & AnalysisebayFeb 2004 - Sep 2005 (1 year 8 months)Head of Strategy for eBay UK, developing 5 year strat plans, m&a options (including buying Gumtree), exec presentations and cross-functional projects. Also financial analysis for eBay UK eg pricing, promotions. Reported to CFO, worked closely with CEO
- Strategy ConsultantBain CompanyJun 2002 - Jan 2004 (1 year 8 months)Powerpoint monkey.
- MFounderMoneybagscoukJan 1998 - Jul 2001 (3 years 7 months)Consumer finance web start-up - founded, grew to ~10k page views a week and profitability then shut down to pursue other projects. Crazy things you did when you were young.
- Finance ManagerUnileverSep 1996 - Aug 2000 (4 years)Graduate training scheme - mostly in foods.
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- KelloggKELLOGGJan 2000 - Dec 2002 (3 years)
- MBA with distinction, EntrepreneurshipNorthwestern University Kellogg School of ManagementJan 2000 - Jan 2002 (2 years 1 month)also spent a term at AGSM in Sydney
- BA, EnglishSt Johns College CambridgeJan 1993 - Dec 1996 (4 years)
- King Edward's School, BathKing Edwards School BathJan 1991 - Dec 1993 (3 years)