Michael Ashley

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About Michael Ashley

Senior executive with 20+ years leading high-growth organizations, combining operations leadership, demand generation, and marketing technology expertise to deliver measurable business results. Currently serving as SVP & Head of Operations at AcquireUp, where I oversee eight-figure ad budgets, manage end-to-end B2C acquisition strategies, and drive operational efficiencies through AI adoption, marketing automation, and data-driven decision-making. Career highlights include:$100M+ in managed ad spend across multiple channels with consistently optimized ROI Building and scaling marketing operations infrastructure that supports national-level campaigns Leading organizations through rapid growth, M&A integration, and product expansion Proven success in turning around underperforming operations, achieving triple-digit revenue growth Experience spanning private equity-backed ventures, startups, and mature enterprises Known for blending strategic vision with hands-on execution, I excel in environments where technology, process, and people intersect to drive growth.