Strengthening expertise to drive tailored digital solutions that empower regional businesses to adapt and thrive.
Vertis, a leading innovator in digital transformation solutions, announced two new strategic additions to its leadership team: Mathew Ray Searcy as Executive Creative Director and Chandra Sekara Barathi as Chief Delivery Officer. These appointments further emphasise Vertis’ commitment to empowering organisations in Southeast Asia with innovative digital solutions that address the evolving needs of the business landscape.
Commenting on the new hires, Birendra Balakrishnan, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Vertis said, “Investing in world-class talent is central to Vertis’ mission, and ensures that we are staying at the forefront of digital innovation, empowering organisations with tailored digital solutions, that deliver exceptional value and drives growth and resilience for our clients.”
Mathew, brings over 15 years of global experience in advertising, design, and brand innovation. Prior to joining, Matthew founded Killjoy Design and led multiple projects spanning across UX/UI, eCommerce, branding, and retail design, collaborating with leading brands to deliver award winning campaigns. Mathew shared, “I’m thrilled to join Vertis at such an exciting time. As a disruptor pushing the boundaries of digital innovation, I am excited with the opportunity to help the team create meaningful digital experiences that help businesses achieve transformative growth.”
Chandra brings a wealth of experience in the digital space as a seasoned technologist with over 20 years of extensive experience in delivery management and digital transformation. Coming from Accenture, Chandra’s proven track record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical projects, reinforces Vertis’ capabilities to remain versatile and adaptive to the evolving challenges faced by businesses today. “In today’s fast-paced digital-first landscape, businesses must stay agile to keep up with consumer demands. At Vertis, I am committed to delivering client-focused, tailored solutions that help businesses tackle challenges and seize opportunities through digital transformation,” said Chandra.
Since its establishment in 2022, Vertis has partnered with leading platforms such as Adobe, Sitecore, Optimizely, HubSpot, and Qualtrics, creating solutions for established and challenger brands such as AIC – Agency for Integrated Care, Dell, Aditya Birla Capital, Energy Market Company, and Enterprise Singapore. “The collective experience and expertise of Matthew and Chandra reinforces our capabilities in providing innovative and comprehensive solutions that enable businesses to navigate the complexity of today’s evolving digital age”, added Birendra.
In 2024, the company expanded its footprint in Southeast Asia by opening a development office in Bangkok. With a workforce of over 100 employees by 2025, Vertis continues to broaden its presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, India, and Australia.
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