Filipa Fernandes
AI-Powered Marketing · Building the future of growth

Marketing that drives revenue, not vanity metrics.

I help companies turn marketing into a growth engine. 12+ years building strategies that deliver measurable revenue—now combining that experience with AI to move faster.

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67%
Revenue growth (Year 1)
85%
Increase in qualified leads
€1.5M+
Budget managed
12+
Years experience

Results that matter

Outcomes from real strategies and campaigns

67%
Revenue Growth
First year at Tiro, followed by 50% growth in year two through strategic marketing and sales alignment.
85%
Lead Generation
Increased qualified leads through optimized digital campaigns and content strategy.
100%
Partnership Growth
Scaled partnerships from 13 to 26 in 12 months with playbooks and co-marketing kits.
30%
Lower CPL
Below industry average cost per lead across 20+ campaigns with $20M+ ad spend.
88%
Fair Expansion
Grew recruitment fair from 17 to 32 companies, attracting Netflix, Disney, Pixar.
28%
CPA Reduction
Reduced cost per acquisition through campaign optimization at Further Learning Group.

Experience

12+ years across edtech, adtech, and events

2022 — 2025

Head of Marketing

Tiro · Education & Apprenticeships
  • Drove 67% revenue growth in first year, 50% in second
  • Increased qualified lead generation by 85%
  • Scaled partnerships 100% (13 to 26 in 12 months)
  • Increased brand reach by 120% and engagement by 85%
2021 — 2022

Senior Marketing Manager

Further Learning Group · Education
  • Defined 360° marketing strategy with €1.5M+ budget
  • Led market expansion to UK, Ireland, and Australia
  • Reduced cost per acquisition by 28%
  • Supported €1M+ monthly revenue targets
2017 — 2020

Interim CEO & Marketing Director

THU (Trojan Horse was a Unicorn) · Entertainment
  • Stepped in as Interim CEO during executive transition
  • Orchestrated international event transition to Malta
  • Increased attendance by 67% (900 to 1,500)
  • Built team of 17, scaling to 70+ during events
2016 — 2017

Growth Marketing Manager

Boxfish · AdTech (Successful exit)
  • Managed campaigns with $20M+ cumulative ad spend
  • Ran high-profile campaigns for Netflix, NBC, Universal
  • Achieved 30% lower CPL than industry average
2014 — 2016

Account Project Manager

Legendary People + Ideas · Marketing Agency
  • Managed €500K+ annual client budgets
  • Led cross-functional teams with 100% on-time delivery

What I do

Core capabilities built over 12+ years

Growth Strategy

Revenue-focused strategies, lead generation, and conversion optimization.

AI for Marketing

Integrating AI into research, creative workflows, content production, and automation.

Budget Management

Strategic allocation of €1.5M+ budgets with ROI guardrails and data-driven optimization.

Brand Development

Positioning, messaging, and communication strategies that strengthen market presence.

Team Leadership

Building and leading high-performing teams from 4 to 70+ people.

Sales Collaboration

Marketing-sales alignment ensuring initiatives directly contribute to revenue.

About

I'm a marketing leader who builds strategies that drive revenue. With 12+ years across edtech, tech, and events, I've learned to set direction and roll up my sleeves to ship.

My approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. I've managed €1.5M+ budgets, led teams of 4 to 70+, and consistently delivered measurable results—from 67% revenue growth to 85% increases in qualified leads.

I'm currently deepening my expertise in AI-powered marketing—applying tools like Claude to research, creative workflows, and ops automation. I believe the future of marketing is AI-augmented, and I'm building those skills now.

Looking for Head/Director of Marketing roles (UK/EU/remote) where experimentation, speed, and measurable outcomes matter.

Education

  • IPAM – The Marketing School
    B.A. in Consumer Behavior (18/20)

Certifications

  • Agentic AI Fundamentals
  • AI for Marketing
  • Google AdWords Certified
  • Agile for Digital Projects

Languages

  • Portuguese (Native)
  • English (Native)
  • Spanish (Elementary)

Let's work together

Looking for a marketing leader who delivers measurable results?