01:45 pm - 02:25 pm
Luke Ireland is a dynamic and accomplished business leader with extensive experience across European, Asian, and US markets. He has a proven track record of driving significant business growth and operational efficiency, particularly in SaaS, Cloud, and Streaming services, as well as in Media, Consumer Electronics, IT Services, Video, AV, Mobile, and Telco industries.
In addition to his corporate leadership roles, Luke has substantial experience with multiple startups, including founding Creventa, a B2B SaaS platform, in 2020. His entrepreneurial acumen is evident in the rapid growth and success of these ventures. He is known for his exceptional ability to scale businesses, such as increasing market share from 4% to 26% in under a year and taking a startup from $0 to $11.3M in revenue within the same period.
Luke’s leadership in publicly listed companies has involved managing P&Ls of up to US$130M and spearheading major business transformations, including turning a business unit from EUR200K monthly losses to breakeven in just four months. His expertise in customer experience, product development, and market expansion has led to significant achievements, such as reducing product delivery timelines by 50% and increasing year-on-year profits by 80%. His leadership style is marked by strong communication skills and a deep understanding of global markets.