Riaan Ahmed

Riaan Ahmed is an experienced executive specializing in growth and marketing within the technology and consumer sectors. Currently serving as SVP of Growth at RealDefense since August 2024, Riaan previously held the position of VP of Growth at Harper Wilde and Chief Marketing Officer at Tradesy, leading marketing for the Americas region after its acquisition by Vestiaire Collective. Riaan's career includes significant roles such as Chief Growth Officer at Tradesy, where achievements included a pivotal shift in growth strategy during the pandemic and a successful $67M Series D fundraise. With a strong background in data science and analytics, Riaan has also held leadership positions at Hippo, Reuters, Blue Apron, and LivingSocial, demonstrating expertise in user acquisition, revenue growth, and operational efficiency across various industries. Riaan holds a BS in Statistics and Biological Anthropology from The George Washington University.