I started my marketing career in the healthcare sector before moving to a full-service agency where I got stuck into everything from print to social to digital marketing. It was during this time that I found my passion for branding, design, and video, which led me to Ultimate! Now, I love seeing projects from start to finish and bringing client briefs to life. With a passion for copywriting, I also enjoy working alongside the team on the Ultimate brand. In my spare time, you'll find me hanging out with friends across Manchester, getting crafty, or honing my side-hustle as a professional singer. Pass the mic!
I hold the position of Chairman at Ultimate, having founded the company in 1994 at the age of 19. I’d like to think my entrepreneurial spirit has been instrumental in its success, but maybe I should let others be the judge of that. I now lead the executive board, where I support the vision of the CEO and senior leadership team. Over the years, I’ve held multiple leadership and board positions and have extensive experience across many sectors, including technology, creative industries, sports, performance, and well-being. Although varied in nature, they all share a common thread: a focus on entrepreneurship and the successful collaboration of exceptional people. I recently cycled the entire 2021 Tour de France route as part of a team that raised more than £1.3 million for the charity Cure Leukaemia. This is one of my proudest achievements, as well as being an official ambassador for the Seashell Trust, a national charity that supports children and young adults with the most complex learning difficulties. In addition, I hold a trustee position with the Being Foundation. The following philosophy encapsulates the essence of my approach to life, work, and pretty much everything: "Enjoy life, do great work." This mantra serves as a guiding principle in all I do.
I hold a degree in Software Engineering and began my career as a developer in the medical sector. Alongside this, I explored web development frameworks and quickly discovered a passion for building web applications. This led me to pursue a full-time career in web development, where I’ve grown into a full stack developer. I enjoy working across the entire project lifecycle - from designing databases and choosing the right tech stack to implementing solutions and providing ongoing support. Outside of work, I enjoy learning new technologies, spending time with my family, and playing badminton.
Where to start... with over two decades of experience in technology and marketing, lots of hard work and big ambitions, I'd like to say I've established myself as a leading professional in the field. I've spent my career leveraging my expertise to collaborate with various top-tier brands and organisations and spearheading a diverse range of technical projects including sophisticated apps, complex websites and 3rd party integrations to clients' backend systems and platforms. I'm a huge lover of golf and spend my spare time trying to improve my handicap, and when I'm not at the golf course, I'm spending time with my little (not so little anymore) girl.
I joined Ultimate over 4 years ago, and in that time I've really developed and evolved both as a person and a designer. I'm really proud of the things I’ve achieved and the projects I’ve been able to work on - from creative and branding projects, right through to full digital pieces. Outside of work, I’m usually socialising with family or friends. If I’m not doing that, I’m usually finding the next thing to decorate around the house or just getting out for a nice walk in nature!
I began my career in Spain 15+ years ago designing magazines primarily working in printing houses and agency environments. Graphic design was my core skill until I moved to the UK in 2015 when I took a very keen interest in interactive design, branding and digital communications. When I'm not at work I'm either cooking up a pretty good paella, or out listening to music.
I’ve been part of Ultimate for 20 years this year and the journey has been incredible! I LOVE the kick-off of any creative or brand project. Understanding the client and getting under the skin of a brief is key to everything, once this bit is in motion the creative possibilities really open up and we can create our BEST work. Outside of Ultimate there’s two big things for me…family life! and a new obsession (i’m genuinely OBSESSED :D) with ceramics, so if i get the opportunity i’m usually creating something with clay!
I have worked at Ultimate for over 10 years and I head up our website development team, delving into every brief with genuine enthusiasm and grit, in order to create the best solution for our clients. When I'm not at work you'll find me spending time with my beautiful family.
It’s slightly alarming (even to me) that I’ve been leading businesses for over 20 years. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of working with some truly inspiring people and organisations - some you may never have heard of but that employ hundreds of thousands, and others that are household names like Microsoft, P&G, Siemens, and Sony. As CEO, I’m responsible for setting our overall direction and leading the agency. The most rewarding part of the role is working alongside our incredible team and clients - seeing great ideas come to life through collaboration. Before Ultimate, I served on the board of a £1 billion staffing company, was a partner at an executive search firm, and spent over a decade as a partner in a global sales performance consultancy - an experience that took me all over the world and shaped much of how I lead today.
I've worked for Ultimate for over 4 years now and have over 10 years of experience in the digital space. My background is in project management and I help our clients to craft digital solutions and their delivery to match commercial needs and requirements. I'm powered on lots of energy drinks as I've just had a little baby girl so unlike everyone else in the office, I don't have much spare time at the moment ha!
I've worked for Ultimate for just over 2 years now, before coming to Ultimate I spent 35 years in the design industry, I have been a designer, studio manager, traffic manager and operations manager. I've also got experience in photography, still life, CGI, animation, UX and web development. I'm a woman of many trades and the master of spinning plates! My role at Ultimate is to keep all the cogs turning and to keep all jobs on time and on budget. In my spare time outside of work, I am an avid gardener and also spend lots of time with my fur babies Bill (my cat) and Ted (my dog).
I'm a WordPress full-stack developer with a passion for mixing and mastering music. I've been working as a developer for the past 3 years at Ultimate, where I've built websites for a variety of clients in lots of different sectors. I love being able to turn coffee into code haha but outside of work I love to spend time in the studio mixing and mastering music.
OPEN ROLES
We don’t have any roles open at the moment, however if you think you’d be a great fit for Ultimate, get in touch – we’d love to hear from you!
OUR CULTURE
Life at Ultimate
We’re full of enthusiasm and have a tangible energy for doing what we love! Our team are always connected, collaborating, and above all human-first. It’s a people thing!
Team Days
Starting with a company update, our buzzy team days are a chance for us all to come together, catch up, and get excited for what’s next for Ultimate. The days are packed with guest speakers, discussions, and competitive activities – followed by a trip out to somewhere fun!
Socials
You never know what’s coming next! Our TUSC* team organise a variety of socials throughout the year, from darts at Flight Club, to getting soaked at a water park, to pub quizzes, or a team boat trip!
*That’s The Ultimate Social Club, for those not in the know!
OUR BENEFITS
Proper perks
We work closely with our team to work out what they really want! Here’s a sample of our perks…
Remote flexible working hours
We’re a remote-first agency, though you’re always welcome to pop into our modern office in Spinningfields! Our core hours are 9:30-3:30pm; however you work around that is up to you.
Company bonus and NHS cash plan
We offer profit-sharing incentives, so that when Ultimate wins, so do you! We’ll also cover bills for dentistry, prescriptions, opticians and more up to a set value.
Professional development
We’ll give you up to £500 a year to spend on courses or materials for your professional development.
We’re always looking for talent
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