Chief Revenue Officer at Domain Group in Australia, John Foong.
John Foong joined Domain as Chief Revenue Officer in September 2021 from his most recent role as Global Director of Account Management at Uber in California.
John Foong, as the accomplished Chief Revenue Officer, expertly guides Domain’s dynamic 500-person commercial team, drawing upon a wealth of global experience and the valuable insights acquired during his tenure, which includes holding a prestigious Stanford MBA/MA.
Throughout his journey, John has been instrumental in achieving record revenue growth at Google and Uber, with notable accomplishments such as multiplying cloud channel revenue into the billions as the global lead.
With a unique blend of strategic acumen and operational expertise, John has been recognized as a trusted advisor and a caring manager. John’s true expertise lies in crafting 3-Way marketplaces that create exceptional value for customers, deliver win-win solutions for partners, and nurture fulfilling careers for his team.
John shared about:
- His diverse background and career path in a multicultural family, and his experiences at Knox Grammar School shaped his early interests. Despite initially aspiring to be a pastor, he shifted towards technology, business, and leadership, which led him to join McKinsey and later pursue a graduate degree at Stanford.
- John’s career journey at Google, starting when the company was relatively small, showcases the significance of working for an organization that values leadership skills and provides opportunities for growth and exploration in various roles.
- His challenges and strategies in his current role as the Chief Revenue Officer at Domain involves managing revenue streams, working with real estate agents, and keeping users engaged on their platform.