Strong entrepreneurial spirit. Experience growing a market (e.g., regional GM, brand lead for global SaaS, or startup founder/growth lead). Proven ability to grow, inspire, and coach high-performing teams. High emotional intelligence and empathy. Deeply collaborative teammate. Fully proficient in spoken and written English. Interpersonal skills to influence global and local stakeholders. Keenly analytical, focused on KPIs and driving actionable insights. Product-oriented with ability to translate local insights into product requirements. Experience localizing a global product for a particular market. Genuinely excited by Canva’s mission and values. Exceptional references. Experience with public speaking and acting as a public face to the press. Well-networked with connections in government, corporates, influencers, journalists, and local talent.