Blake Hutchison

Blake Hutchison has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies. Starting in 2004, they worked at Lonely Planet, where they held various roles including Business Development Associate, Business Development Manager, and eventually Director of Business Development. Blake was responsible for leading all business development activities and forming partnerships with companies such as American Express, YouTube, and Apple.

In 2010, Hutchison founded GOOD44, a venture capital-backed specialty food marketplace that later transitioned into a daily email magazine called Agenda. Blake then joined Xero in 2014 as the Head of Strategic Partnerships, where they managed transformational strategic partnerships and the cloud integrator channel for the world's leading cloud accounting product.

In 2016, Hutchison became the GM and Chief Revenue Officer at Luxury Escapes, where they led the business's overall performance, sales and marketing, growth strategy, and day-to-day operations. Under their leadership, the company was named Australia's Fastest Growing Company in 2017.

Most recently, Hutchison has been serving as the CEO of Flippa.com since September 2018. Flippa is the leading marketplace to buy and sell online businesses, with a large network of buyers and sellers. Hutchison's role involves overseeing the company's operations and serving the growing digital real estate community globally.

Throughout their career, Hutchison has consistently demonstrated their expertise in business development, strategic partnerships, and leadership, making him a valuable asset to the companies they have worked for.

Blake Hutchison attended Monash University from 1999 to 2002, where they earned their Bachelor of Arts degree. Later, from 2003 to 2005, they pursued a Master of Arts degree from the same institution. No specific field of study was mentioned for either degree.