Leilani Vakaahi appointed as partnerships manager of Komo Digital

Leilani Vakaahi has been appointed to the newly created role of partnerships manager at Komo Digital.

Vakaahi joins the audience engagement SaaS platform from her most recent role as agency account director at ARN, based in Perth, Western Australia.

She was also partnerships manager of Secret Sounds. She was responsible for negotiations and managing strategic partnerships and commercial rights across events, including Splendour in the Grass and Falls Festival.

Vakaahi brings plenty of media industry experience in radio, digital audio and agency. She also did a two-year stint in London as agency account director at Bauer Media.

Komo CEO Joel Steel: "Establishing the new partnerships manager role marks a new era in Komo's growth and expansion plans.

"With a strong track record in building brand partnerships and developing relationships, Leilani is an exceptional hire that we’re thrilled to be welcoming her to the Komo team," he added.

Vakaahi said of her new role: "Komo’s software presents an incredible opportunity for marketers to engage with their audience through gamification and digital experiences.

"The data capture capabilities that Komo offers advertisers through innovative technology is changing the way brands engage with customers and fans online. I’m excited to be a part of this new era of digital marketing," she added.

Last week, Vakaahi shared the news on her LinkedIn: "I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as partnerships manager at Komo Digital!

"I'm looking forward to joining Joel Steel and the team to empower brands to create highly engaging interactive content, competitions, and gamified experiences to achieve their business objectives," she added.

Leilani Vakaahi also famously starred in season eight of The Bachelor Australia as one of the 25 ladies vying for the heart of Survivor Australia star Locky Gilbert. He went on to declare his love for Irena Srbinovska in the finale.