Meet The Leadership Team
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Gabriel Shaoolian
CEO and Founder -
Stephanie Sharlow
VP, Client Partner -
Bojan Milicevic
CFO/COO -
Jamie Maloney
VP, Client Partner -
Stefan Vasiljevic
CTO -
Ana Margarida Meira
VP, Client Partner -
Matt Loy
Head of Development -
Branko Stojanovic
Managing Director -
Francesco Perini
Global Brand Strategist -
Courtney Bozigian
Director of Brand Strategy -
Alec Hanak
Head of Design -
Alek Dedovic
Head of Project Management -
Bojan Kezele
Lead Project Manager -
Boban Vaiagich
Brand Director -
Emily Harris
Digital Strategist -
Jordan Park
CMO -
Carlos Roese
Art Director -
Ljubomir Lukic
Director of Ecommerce -
Cristina Ana
Global Marketing Strategist -
Peter Culotta
Brand Strategist -
Tijana Djurdjevic
Marketing Operations -
Mazen Kadous
Marketing Director -
Jemima Goodall
Director of Paid Team -
Mihajlo Lazic
DevOps Director -
Harry Watson
Marketing Director
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Gabriel Shaoolian
CEO and Founder
Gabriel is a hands-on leader and digital expert focused on providing specific tactics and strategies to grow brands online. He has worked with numerous brands, from Fortune 500 companies to reputable startups including Google, Microsoft, SONY, NFL, NYU, P&G, Fleet Bank and NASA. Gabriel sets the stage for a proactive work culture, and personally reviews every project to ensure the Digital Silk team generates results. He has two golden rules for the team: 1. Do outstanding work, not just good work, and 2. Don’t drag on tasks.
Gabriel has columns in Forbes, Entrepreneur, The New York Times, and American Express. He has made numerous media appearances, from Bloomberg and Reuters to ABC News and CNN.
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Stephanie Sharlow
VP, Client Partner
With a strong background in journalism, public relations and media production, Stephanie creates brand strategies with a special focus on effective communication, brand positioning and voice, and consumer engagement. Stephanie’s experience includes creating digital strategies, redesigning websites, and executing marketing campaigns, events, and production for brands such as The TODAY Show, SoulCycle, and The Ohio Department of Commerce. She is a Society of Professional Journalists award-winning writer, and has contributed to many publications, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Levo League.
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Bojan Milicevic
CFO/COO
Bojan is a result-oriented professional with 20 years of working experience in finance and accounting including 12 years of professional experience in project management.
Wide knowledge and experience in finance, project management and evaluation of business performances facilitate effective and sustainable business decisions directed toward internal growth and creation of high-quality services for clients.
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Jamie Maloney
VP, Client Partner
With 20 years of experience, Jamie has led successful projects in traditional and digital marketing, including brand strategy, digital campaigns, social media, SEO and conversion rate optimization. She has worked with B2B, B2C, eCommerce and startup companies across multiple industries, such as travel, finance, health, education, and professional services. She loves seeing a website evolve from the strategy phase to launch and then driving traffic and optimizing conversions. As a Client Partner, she motivates the digital strategy team to exceed standards and ensures client satisfaction is surpassed.
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Stefan Vasiljevic
CTO
Stefan is a full-stack developer with 14+ years of experience. He is focused on supporting businesses from all around the world to make their ideas that involve web and mobile technology closer to their customers. His work is a mixture of passion, expertise, creativity, and experience. With a strong knowledge of SEO and a keen eye for design, he is delivering solutions that are driving more traffic and generating more leads. Stefan excels at turning ideas into great digital products that people love to use and interact with.
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Ana Margarida Meira
VP, Client Partner
Ana is a seasoned marketing expert with over 10 years of experience in driving impactful strategies in the industry. From Creative Specialist to leading roles as Marketing & Communications Manager and Head of Digital & Creative departments, Ana has consistently excelled in shaping results-driven approaches.
Throughout her career, Ana has showcased a keen understanding of both traditional and digital marketing. Her expertise spans B2B, B2C, eCommerce, and startup companies, delivering data-backed strategies that yield tangible outcomes.
As a Senior Digital Strategist at Digital Silk, Ana’s strategic vision has enabled her to forge meaningful connections with audiences and drive exceptional results through digital strategy. Ana’s prowess in both traditional and digital marketing sets her apart in elevating brands to new heights.
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Matt Loy
Head of Development
Matt is a seasoned IT professional with nearly two decades of experience in product development, strategy, and system architecture. His commitment to transforming businesses and enhancing their digital presence has led to strategic initiatives that consistently exceed client expectations. Matt has been instrumental in launching successful projects for leading global brands, significantly advancing their objectives and revenue.
Drawing on his experience as a full-stack engineer, Matt navigates complex technical challenges with ease. He stays ahead of industry trends, fosters a collaborative work environment, and mentors teams to success. His strategic approach and diverse expertise in business and technology enable him to deliver innovative solutions and tangible results in demanding situations.
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Branko Stojanovic
Managing Director
Branko has more than 15 years of experience helping brands identify opportunities for growth and executing those initiatives. Branko has a strong understanding of brand requirements, is very organized and can quickly comprehend in-depth project requirements. This enables him to forge professional relationships and help clients find the best solutions – and team – to achieve their goals.
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Francesco Perini