"A Tech Whiz, Innovative Thinker, Curious"

Kiryako Sharikas

Title: Senior Account Strategist
Team: Marketing

Role at Xponent21:

Kiryako Sharikas is a Senior Account Strategist at Xponent21 with over a decade of experience blending digital marketing with web development wizardry. A strategist at heart and a technologist by instinct, he’s especially known for turning complex problems into simple, smart solutions. Whether he’s dialing in a high-performing SEO campaign or exploring the latest ad tech, Kiryako brings curiosity, precision, and contagious energy to every client engagement.

He’s worked across real estate, insurance, healthcare, and life sciences—and thrives in fast-moving environments where innovation isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. Clients and teammates alike value his knack for quickly picking up new tools and making magic happen with them.

Based in Richmond, Virginia, Kiryako shares life with his amazing wife Marybeth and their furry trio: Rasha the cat, Vada the yorkie-poo, and Doug the sheep-a-doodle. Off the clock, you’ll find him running trails, kickboxing, shredding guitar riffs, or getting his hands dirty in the garden.

Certifications:

  • Google Ads Search Professional Certification
  • Google Analytics GA4 Certification
  • Search Ads 360 Certification
  • LinkedIn Certified Marketing Insider
  • Google AI-Powered Shopping Ads Certification
  • META Certified Digital Marketing Associate
  • B.S. in Marketing, Virginia Commonwealth University

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What Colleagues Say

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A man of many talents! Clients are lucky to have him at the helm of their marketing strategy.
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HUGE asset to our team with his technical knowhow and problem-solving abilities. Literally will KO you with his service and attention to detail.
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Kiryako is a tech whiz with incredible attention to detail, and always ready to jump in and help find a solution to any challenge.
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Kiryako is an extremely effective strategist. It's clear that he is passionate about the latest trends and technologies, and that passion directly benefits our clients.
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An innovative thinker, always testing, building and integrating new tools advance our capabilities
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He's really smart, knowledgeable and curious. Some of the best qualities anyone can have.
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Innovative in a fast-moving environment
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Brings solid technical skills and such an interesting mix of experience.

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