Mehrdad Salehi

About

With over 17 years of experience spanning professional photography, visual arts, and digital marketing, Mehrdad Salehi has built a career driven by creativity, strategic thinking, and a consistent drive for measurable results.

As the founder and CEO of Mehrana Agency, he leads a team of digital marketing professionals specializing in organic growth, SEO strategy, and brand development for enterprises and growing businesses. His background in visual arts and advertising gives him a distinctive perspective on how brands communicate, connect, and convert online.

His professional experience covers a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Brand Reputation Management
• Influencer Marketing
• Content Strategy & Production
• Digital Marketing & Campaign Management
• Commercial & Advertising Photography
• Team Leadership & Agency Operations
• Business Analytics

Professional Philosophy

Mehrdad's approach is grounded in the belief that sustainable growth comes from the intersection of creativity and data. The foundation of his work is built on:

• Transparency and honest communication with clients
• Data-informed strategy paired with creative execution
• Long-term thinking over short-term wins
• Genuine value creation for client audiences
• Continuous learning and adaptation to industry change

Career Background

Mehrdad's professional journey began in May 2008 when he established Mehrdad Salehi Studio in Tehran, specializing in advertising and industrial photography, virtual tours, and 360-degree imaging. Over six years, the studio grew into a recognized name in commercial photography across Iran.

From 2012 to 2015, he expanded his reach through Akasi.Net, teaching commercial photography to professionals in 32-hour workshop programs. In 2015, he took on the role of CEO at Studio Namad, a full-service digital marketing and creative agency, where he led operations for over a decade, developing services spanning digital strategy, website design, SEO, and brand development.

In August 2022, he relocated to Toronto, Canada, and founded Mehrana Marketing as CEO, bringing his deep expertise in organic growth and digital strategy to the North American market. Alongside the agency, he holds a part-time Remote CEO role at Studio Namad and is an active member of The Founders Club, a private community for high-growth founders based in Toronto.

Leadership at Mehrana Agency

As CEO of Mehrana Agency, Mehrdad oversees:

• SEO strategy and organic growth consulting
• Client onboarding and account direction
• Content production and editorial standards
• Team development and professional training
• Agency operations and quality control
• New business development and strategic partnerships

Education & Credentials

Mehrdad holds formal credentials in both marketing and business analytics from Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto:

• Graduate Certificate — Marketing Management (Seneca Polytechnic, Sep 2022 – Apr 2023)
• Graduate Certificate — Business Analytics (Seneca Polytechnic, Sep 2021 – Sep 2022, Grade: A)

He holds 12 professional licenses and certifications, including Social Media Marketing Certification and Hootsuite Platform Certification (both issued March 2023).

Community Involvement

Mehrdad has been a volunteer photographer for charitable causes since 2013, contributing his skills to:

• Sepas Charity — Photography for fundraising auctions benefiting orphaned children (Jul 2013 – present)
• AKA – Association of Kids with AIDS — Photographing prominent personalities to raise awareness and funds (Apr 2016 – present)

Areas of Interest

Beyond direct client work, Mehrdad is passionate about:

• The evolving role of AI in SEO and content marketing
• Visual branding and the psychology of design
• Building high-performance marketing teams
• Education and knowledge-sharing in the digital marketing space
• Supporting entrepreneurship and the founder community in Toronto

About Mehrana Agency

Mehrana Agency is a Toronto-based digital marketing firm specializing in organic growth, SEO strategy, and brand visibility for enterprises and growing businesses. Founded in 2022 by Mehrdad Salehi, the agency takes a hands-on, research-led approach to every engagement, combining technical SEO expertise with strong content production to deliver measurable, lasting results.