Akshay Sud

Akshay Sud is a seasoned performance marketing professional with over 10 years of experience in user acquisition, retention, and brand awareness across various business environments. Currently serving as the Performance Marketing Manager at MasterClass, Akshay has a track record of managing substantial budgets exceeding $10 million, leading cross-functional teams, and developing innovative marketing frameworks. Previously, they founded Fantrado and held key roles at Thrive Digital and House of Elysian Ltd., where they consistently delivered measurable results and drove substantial revenue growth. Akshay is also a CXL-certified optimizer and is passionate about mentoring others in the marketing field. They hold a Master of Science in Strategic Marketing from the University of Durham and a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management from Oxford Brookes University.