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Meet Don Sanka Small

I am a father, husband, a geek at heart, Australian masters athlete, health advocate, educator, food critic, coffee enthusiast, adventurer, investor and a self professed futurist

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About Me

Throughout my life, I’ve approached every challenge with enthusiasm, creativity, and ceaseless desire to achieve success. This passion and drive have paved the way to countless opportunities, unique experiences and exceptional relationships both personally and professionally. If you’re interested in learning more about me, keep reading or get in touch.

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Executive Summary

I am a results-oriented executive leader with a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams that deliver scalable growth.

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a number of incredible projects that have allowed me to grow and establish myself within many competitive industries.


As a natural-born go-getter, my passion has continuously driven me to expand my knowledge, experience, and relationships. With a strong background and diverse skill set, I am confident in my ability to bring creative ideas and successful solutions to the table.


Keep exploring my site to learn more information about me, and reach out directly with any questions.

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Professional Profile

Business Consulting

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2021 - 2022

Head of Strategy and Partnerships, Expr3ss!

Expr3ss! Predictive Hiring Technology is a powerful, online solution to quickly and cost-effectively pinpoint candidates with the right skills, attitudes and cultural fit.

I was employed on a fixed term contract,  Reporting directly to the co-founders and General Manager, to created new partnership and sales strategies in line with the leadership team’s two-year growth forecasts.

2021

Head of Growth, The ID Crowd

An offbeat, award-winning bunch of learning experts and storytellers, The ID Crowd empowers organisations to create change and solve real business problems through the power of thoughtful and transformative digital learning.

I assisted in reviewing product market fit and scalability, helping create scalable go to market strategies, sales strategy, playbook, and team structure. 


The ID Crowd was acquired by Deloitte in 2022.

2018 - 2019

National Account Manager, Adventure Operations Australia

AOA is Australia's favourite outdoor company!


I worked with the consumer electronics, grocery and pharmacy channels setting up the strategy and execution for private label and consolidated brand portfolios after AHA’s acquisition of Australia’s two largest outdoor and adventure brands OZ Trail and Companion Brands.

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Professional Profile

Work History

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2022 - Current

General Manager, Learning Lounge

Founded in Australia, with over 500+ courses in our library, Learning Lounge is Australia’s largest and fastest growing micro-credential library and marketplace.

 
Online Courses Australia, the retail arm of Learning Lounge, was recognised as one of the fastest growing start-ups in the AFR fast starter list in 2022.


As a key member of the executive team, I am responsible for driving the overall growth strategy of the company. This included identifying new business opportunities, expanding existing markets, and increasing overall revenue and profitability.

2018 - 2021

Director of Strategy - Public Sector & Key Accounts, Go1

One of Australia's fastest growing unicorns, Go1's Content Hub is the largest curated eLearning library, available for a single subscription.

I was a key member of the growth and acquisition teams driving GO1’s expansion to government and enterprise channels in Australia and New Zealand. 

2015 - 2018

General Manager - Asia Pacific, Striiv Inc

Striiv, recognised as the pioneer in custom health wearables, encourages behaviour change and delivers data insights to healthcare companies. Striiv is dedicated to helping people improve their health by providing coaching through the wearable and returning valuable biometric data to providers, insurers, and physicians.

I was responsible for delivering solutions to the wellness, health, fitness and lifestyle industries overseeing the strategic partnerships, customer engagement, market entry and launch of Striiv's wearable devices and data driven productivity platforms to the consumer and corporate sector across the Asia Pacific region.

2015 - 2017

Co-Founder and Director, Sleep Science Australia

A market leader in health services and preventative solutions for sleep disorders, Sleep Science Australia led the way in awareness, research and development of cost effective solutions affecting sleep conditions.

The project, later falling under the healthcare portfolios of Lif3 Australia and Striiv APAC, was responsible for overseeing clinical research, development and the execution of sales, marketing and communications strategies for all Sleep Science brands across the retail and health care sectors in Australia and New Zealand.

2013 - 2015

National Sales Manager - Australia and New Zealand, Actegy Health

Actegy Health, design, develop and market innovative healthcare products, designed to improve the health and wellbeing of the people who use them. Actegy intelligently harnesses the power of science to bring innovative and effective home healthcare products, which are proven to work.

As National Sales Manager at Actegy Health, I lead the team that introduced the Revitive Circulation Booster to the consumer electrical markets and the traditional pharmacy channels in Australia and New Zealand.

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Education

My Studies

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2007

BSC, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics - Monash University

Melbourne

2000

Bachelor of Business, Marketing - RMIT University

Melbourne

1998

Diploma Of Business - RMIT University

Melbourne

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My Skills

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Executive Leadership

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Business Strategy

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Brand Management

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Have questions? Drop me a line and let me give you the answers.

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"If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done"

Thomas Jefferson

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