Jason Cotrina-Vasquez

Jason Cotrina-Vasquez has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies.

Their most recent position was as the SVP, Global Head of Social at Reprise Digital, starting in 2023.

Prior to that, they worked at Spark Foundry from 2021 to 2022, where they served as the Head of Paid Social, Biddable Media. In this role, they successfully doubled the size of the team and led a team of 50+. Jason was responsible for developing paid social strategy and roadmap for UK and global brands, resulting in growth and positive client feedback.

From 2018 to 2021, they worked at Mindshare where they held multiple roles. Jason first served as the Paid Social, PPC Search and Programmatic Business Director, leading the agency's paid social department and cross-channel performance teams. Later, they became the Paid Social Business Director, leading the team to multiple award wins and nominations and developing EU multi-market strategies for clients.

Jason's earlier experience includes working at OMD UK as the Director of Social Advertising from 2011 to 2018. Jason was also the Manager - Paid Search, handling promotional campaigns for large FMCG brands. Jason started their career at Omnicom Media Group UK as a Planner - Paid Search.

Furthermore, they have experience as a Marketing Executive at Elite Algarve Properties, where they gained extensive online and offline marketing skills. Jason has also worked as a Freelance SEO Consultant at Purple Parrot Group.

Overall, Jason Cotrina-Vasquez has a strong background in social media, paid social, PPC search, programmatic advertising, and digital marketing.

Jason Cotrina-Vasquez completed their education with a variety of programs and institutions. In 1996, they attended Hainault Forest High School. Following this, in 2002, they enrolled at the University of Portsmouth, where they earned an Honours Degree and graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in 3D Computer Animation. In 2009, Jason obtained the IPA Foundation Certificate from the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising. In 2012, they completed the OMG UK Springboard program, and in 2014, they participated in the OMG UK Leadership Development Programme.