Jules Bodoulé Sosso
Strategy Director and Paid Media Lead • Oban International
Jules leads a talented team navigating a fast-moving digital landscape to make sure we keep delivering intelligent, effective, and high-quality work for our clients.
Contributors
Jonathan Griffiths
Senior Director of Marketing • Staffbase
Jonathan is a senior marketing leader with over two decades of experience spanning B2B tech and world-class sporting events, including the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and Rugby World Cup 2019. He has built and led high-performing marketing teams across EMEA, the US, and Japan, held senior regional leadership roles at Pax8 and Acronis, and delivered...
John Lyons
Fractional CMO
John is a Fractional CMO, coach and mentor with 20+ years in B2B tech, professional services and agency roles. Having worked with brands including LEGO, Deutsche Bank and Manchester United, and built and exited two businesses of his own, he now helps companies stop doing busy marketing and start building revenue, market share and growth...
Jonathan Healey
Group Technology Director • IDHL
Jonathan Healey is Group Technology Director at IDHL, leading technology strategy and AI innovation across the business. With over 25 years’ experience in software development, IT infrastructure, and digital delivery, he has delivered 300+ websites and pioneered AI adoption, starting with early neural-network experimentation. Jonathan previously drove major growth at NetConstruct and unified IDHL’s Web...
Julie Davey-Wood
Director of Group Sales Operations • IDHL
Julie Davey-Wood is Director of Group Sales Operations at IDHL, leading commercial operations across the UK and US. She oversees pipeline management, forecasting and reporting, while supporting recruitment, performance reviews and internal communications across the commercial teams. With a career spanning financial services and digital, Julie brings a people-first approach and is passionate about culture...
Jason Liew
Managing Director
Tech founder turned enterprise architect. 15+ years building production systems at DoubleClick, Daily Mail, Collective, Ebiquity. Jason doesn’t recommend technology — he builds it. S42 Labs exists because he wanted to ship products, not slide decks.
James Byrne
Global Marketing & Reputation, Executive Director • Dragon Rouge
James has over 15 years’ experience working for some of the world’s leading independent global brand agencies. Having partnered with brands from all over the world – from beer in Mexico to tech brands in Japan, he’s passionate about brand transformation and experience. At Dragon Rouge James leads marketing and business development globally across the...
Josh Boydell-Smith
Head of Brand and Marketing • Bells of Lazonby
Josh is Head of Brand and Marketing at Bells of Lazonby, a family-owned bakery on the edge of the Lake District. Josh leads the development of the disruptive Free From brand ‘We Love Cake’. From having no major retailer listings 3 years ago, ‘We Love Cake’ is now the second largest Free From Sweet Bakery...
James Monaghan
Client Services Director • Kinase
James grew up in Somerset, and began his digital career creating the first PPC department for a training company. Since joining Kinase in 2016, he has developed specialisms in analytics and geo testing, bringing his strategic approach to connect channels to true business KPIs. He currently brings his ability to transform performance across Kinase’s portfolio...
Jon Mowat
Managing Director • Hurricane Social
Jon Mowat is the founder and MD of Hurricane, an award-winning video marketing agency helping businesses to tell their brand stories with the right video strategy. With decades of experience in the industry, Jon previously produced documentaries for the BBC, and now turns his expertise to create video content to meet clients’ business objectives. As...
Julie Warren
Marketing Director • Propel Finance
Julie is an accomplished Marketing Director at UK asset finance lender, Propel Finance. With over 25 years of experience in senior sales and marketing roles, she has also held key positions at Barclays, Aldermore, and innovative fintech startups. Julie’s expertise spans brand strategy, PR, digital marketing, partnerships, lead generation, and social media. She has a...
Joe Lloyd
Social Media Community Manager • OSB Group
Joe is the Social Media Community Manager for OSB Group, where he has been since August 2022. Joe has over 9 years’ experience in social media, working both in-house and agency side in sectors such as Higher Education, Housing, DIY and now Financial Services. His current core responsibilities at OSB Group cover organic content, advocacy,...
Jessica Kneller
Account Director • Itineris
Jessica is dedicated to building strong client relationships and delivering impactful digital strategies as Account Director at Itineris. She combines a keen understanding of client goals with a results-driven approach, ensuring every project achieves measurable success. With expertise across diverse sectors, Jessica excels at aligning digital solutions with strategic objectives to drive growth and engagement...
James Bloor
CEO & Co-Founder • Distinction
James is CEO and co-founder of Distinction, the Home of Unreasonable Progress®. With over 25 years’ experience starting and growing businesses, he’s responsible for growing Distinction in the US and UK.
Jose De Carvalho
Head of Paid Search for More2 & TRGT • More2
Jose started in Paid media around 12 years ago and for the past five years, his primary focus has revolved around the development of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands via paid media strategies. During this time, he has focused on growing brands by new customer acquisition. A particular point of pride has been his involvement in nurturing the...