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Appointments, News

Senior leadership changes as The SEO Works grows rapidly

Multi-award winning digital marketing agency, The SEO Works, have announced a number of senior role changes, as they continue rapid growth plans. Off the back of being awarded ‘Best Large Digital Agency’, the Sheffield-based business has promoted internally a new Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, and Deputy Head of SEO.

The appointments come as the agency looks to drive further growth, ensure longevity, and continue to nurture its internal culture.

Previously MD, Ben Foster will take over the role of Chief Executive Officer. Ben joined the agency with over 15 years of client-side and agency-side experience and has been instrumental in orchestrating the scaling of the business for more than half a decade.

In his new role, Ben will be responsible for the overall success of the business, including the vision, mission, direction and overall strategy. On his new position, Ben said – “I’m incredibly happy with how the business has scaled in the last few years, and these internal changes are our way of adding longevity to that. I’m looking forward to the experience and challenges of being CEO, and I have every faith that James is the perfect Managing Director to take the business forwards”.

Moving into the Managing Director role is James Corry – one of the agency’s first hires more than ten years ago. With an intricate knowledge of internal processes and strategies, as well as having occupied the Operations Director role, James will now lead the day-to-day management of the company, responsible for controlling and overseeing all business operations, people and ventures.

On becoming Managing Director, James said “I’m really happy to take on this role, and I feel that my skill set and history at the business will really add value. As we grow, maintaining our values and culture is crucial and it’s something I will be putting extra focus on in the coming years. Ben has done an amazing job, and I look forward to continuing this and taking it to the next level!”

Finally, Elliot Stanion has been appointed Deputy Head of SEO. Stepping in as second-in-command of one of the largest SEO teams in the North of England, Elliot will be focussed on planning & managing the capacity of the SEO team, pastoral care, quality output and the shared vision of the department.

“After a number of years climbing the ranks of our amazing SEO team, I’m really pleased to take on this exciting role. We’ve gone from strength to strength as a team, and are really becoming thought-leaders in the search space. As our team expands, it’s crucial that the right management structure is in place to accommodate that growth and I’m really excited to be part of that”, said Elliot.

The appointments follow a record-breaking year of growth for the business, as well as a number of enterprise-level client-wins, and a host of award victories.

The SEO Works specialises in SEO, PPC, Web, Digital PR and Paid Social advertising, working with leading brands such as Jessops, Decathlon, Weldricks Pharmacy, and IPAG.

To learn more visit https://www.seoworks.co.uk/

 

Appointments, News

Acoustic Appoints Mark Cattini CEO

SaaS industry veteran with over 20 years of CEO experience to lead next phase of innovation and growth

Acoustic, a global marketing and customer experience provider for B2C brands, today announced that Mark Cattini has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Mark has served on the company’s Board of Directors since May 2022 and joins Acoustic as it evolves the marketing digital experience for its customers to meet the growing needs of today’s businesses. Mark brings on board Adam Stewart as Chief Technology Officer and Jay Schaufeld as Chief People Officer, underscoring the company’s continued investment in its technology and talent.

Acoustic helps customer-obsessed brands build closer customer connections with hyper-personalized, multichannel experiences. Mark’s appointment, as well as Acoustic’s recent investment from Francisco Partners, will accelerate the company’s vision to provide powerful technology to meet the needs of B2C brands across retail, financial services, insurance, tech and telecom, travel and hospitality, and more.

“I am thrilled to be asked by the Board to lead Acoustic as CEO during an exciting time for the company and the marketing industry as a whole,” said Mark Cattini, CEO of Acoustic. “Businesses today require easy-to-use solutions that can be quickly deployed to drive more value to their customers. Acoustic is uniquely positioned to help brands deliver personalized digital experiences and provides robust behavioral analytics to optimize customer journeys to increase loyalty and growth. I’m delighted to join Acoustic as it accelerates this platform vision on a global scale and look forward to working with our customers and partners to realize the next phase in our strategic growth.”

Mark brings over two decades of experience as a successful CEO at enterprise software companies, including MapInfo (NASDAQ: MAPS), Autotask, and ClickSoftware.

“As businesses grapple with market uncertainty, new privacy regulations, and evolving consumer expectations, they require a technology partner that can support their needs today while future-proofing their business for the challenges of tomorrow,” said Jared Hendricks, Senior Managing Director of Centerbridge Partners. “With Mark’s appointment as CEO, Acoustic is better positioned than ever to support businesses across industries as they tackle these challenges head-on. Acoustic’s combination of best-in-breed technology and proven SaaS leadership positions the company as a next-generation leader within this space. We’re thrilled to have Mark join as CEO to further Acoustic’s mission to bring hyper-personalized digital experiences to life.”

Mark along with Adam Stewart and Jay Schaufeld start their roles immediately. Adam spent 17 years at Autotask/Datto in the role of SVP, Engineering while Jay brings over 25 years of experience as a human resources leader, including serving as Chief People Officer at ClickSoftware.

About Acoustic, L.P.
Acoustic, L.P. helps businesses close the digital experience gap by giving them a holistic view into the customer experience and enabling them to deliver personalized experiences based on consumer needs and preferences. The Acoustic portfolio of products helps businesses across industries to grow customer lifetime value with award-winning technology and unbeatable client success teams. Learn more about the Acoustic portfolio at www.acoustic.com.

Manufacturing, News

Customised Sheet Metal Announce Successful Management Buyout

The management team at Customised Sheet Metal Ltd have successfully completed the management buyout from Customised Sheet Metal founders, Malcolm Pearce and Jonathan Templar.

Customised Sheet Metal is a leading player in the manufacturing industry for Sheet Metal Fabrication, the transaction allows for continued growth and development within the business.

Chairman Alan Jones who led the Management Buyout said: “We are delighted to have completed the MBO.

“Malcolm and Jonathan wanted to have a succession plan to hand over the baton to ensure that the legacy that they had created was carried forward and we have achieved exactly that with a very strong management team of Managing Director Keith David, Technical Director Owain Wilcox, Site Director Jeremy Donovan, Operations Director Trina Massie and Production Director Derryl Watkins.

“The management team and previous owners worked in harmony and unison to achieve a great outcome for everyone, advised by Berry Smith Lawyers and Clay Shaw Thomas accountants and ably assisted by our Advisers Katherine Broadhurst at Azets Accountants and Business Advisory and Siôn Tudur at Loosemores Solicitors.”

Malcolm Pearce said: “We aren’t getting any younger or fitter and we wanted to have a succession plan to carry forward what we have created. We are going to carry on working at CSM in our new roles and supporting the new management team that has a vast experience and knowledge of the company and the industry.”

On behalf of the new management team, Managing Director, Keith David said: “We are all incredibly grateful and excited about continuing the great work that Malcolm and Jonathan have done to establish the company as an industry leader. We are relishing the opportunity to use the combined strength of the new ownership team and the extremely talented engineers, technicians and office support we have, to continue to expand our array of solutions to our growing customer base.”

Commenting on their role in the management buyout process, Loosemores Solicitors Corporate and Commercial Partner Siôn Tudur said: “We are very pleased to have assisted Customised Sheet Metal on this landmark deal. We were impressed with the team at CSM from the start, it is easy to see why they are so respected in the metalwork industry.”

Azets Partner, Katherine Broadhurst said: “It was a pleasure to support the management team with this transaction, working with them across all aspects of the transaction with specialist colleagues to provide a tailored approach including early planning, projections and funding, undertaking due diligence and providing personal taxation advice.

“Malcolm and Jonathan have built a strong business with exciting opportunities and this transaction will enable the management team to continue that success into the future.”