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Davina Lines is Managing Director the Ecommerce Club. Davina co-founded Netimperative in 1999 and became Managing Director in 2002, stewarding the brand into new product launches and creating one of the most successful events programmes in the digital marketing industry. In the mid 90s Davina cut her digital teeth on New Media Age (now Econsultancy), forming part of the founding team and was responsible for the commercial development of the magazine and its early events from launch in May 1995 to 1999. In recent years Davina launched an ecommerce peer-to-peer community, the Ecommerce Club, which runs regular events in London and Manchester on topics relevant to the retail community.
Richard Dawson | Digital Marketing Coach | Cheshire Digital Marketing
Richard provides Digital marketing strategy structure and results for his clients. He has nearly 25 years of experience and has helped more than 30 SME Businesses achieve Digital Marketing Excellence and grow their business to the NEXT LEVEL. He helps Business Owners and Founders feel focused, purpose-driven & sure of their Brand by providing uplifting Coaching, Mentoring & Training. He also works with digital marketing agencies and service providers to enhance their offerings to clients and add value to what they do. He also writes about Politics and Digital Campaigning.
Ethan Lazuk | SEO strategist and consultant |
Ethan Lazuk is an independent SEO strategist and consultant based in Orlando, Florida. He co-owns Ethan Lazuk Consulting, LLC, along with his lovely wife, Dania Lazuk, specializing in custom audits and holistic brand-focused strategies. Prior, Ethan worked for 8+ years in digital marketing agencies, including as a senior strategist and an SEO manager. He also publishes weekly SEO and AI news recaps called Hamsterdam, a place to showcase authoritative and innovative voices in the SEO industry, where all are welcome. Outside of SEO life, Ethan enjoys riding his 50cc scooter around downtown Orlando and going on walks or hikes with Dania and their rescue dog, Wuffiyah.
Lucasz Rogala | SEO/SXO Visioner & Strategist |
Melinda Stuart | Enterprise Go-to-Market, Data Analytics and Experience | Optus
A career spanning over two decades, (Melinda) began in P.R. and communications for the luxury goods and automotive industries in Europe. She then transitioned into B2B after moving back to Australia, where she was originally from, in digital and technology. Working for some of the most robust tech. providers, Melinda has led marketing strategies and teams internationally. Driven by a passion for customer-centricity and a love of the craft of Marketing, she has also served in advisory roles for go-to-market expansion for several start-ups and as a speaker on Account Based Marketing and bridging the gap between Sales and Marketing.
Jessica Tee Orika-Owunna | Content Writer | Contentsquare
Jessica Tochi Orika-Owunna is a content marketing strategist and senior writer with 8 years of experience. She specializes in bottom-of-funnel and product-led content for growth-stage PLG companies. Her work has driven measurable revenue impact and helped brands like Hotjar, Contentsquare, Softr, and Vena Solutions increase signups and enable sales. Jessica is also the founder of SaaS Content Brand, a consultancy that helps product-led companies turn internal user and SME insights into content that converts. She actively mentors entry-level marketers via ADPList and contributes to communities like the Freelance Coalition for Developing Countries.
Sophia 'Puff' Story | Co-founder | 3 SIDED CUBE
Puff Story is Co-Founder of 3 Sided Cube Inc, responsible for the client relationships and impact of projects. Named as one of the top 100 most influential business developers in the UK, Puff is known for her contagious laughter, love of neon colours and an unrelenting passion to help organisations such as the American Red Cross, World Resources Institute and numerous UN agencies to make a real difference. Puff has vast amounts of practical experience in a variety of industries but has a love for using tech for good in the NGO, charity and third sector.
David Keene | CMO | Wipro
David Keene is a seasoned marketing leader with over 30 years of experience in the B2B technology sector. Currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer for Europe at Wipro, David has held senior roles across sales, product, and marketing at leading technology firms, including Google, Salesforce, SAP, and Oracle. Throughout his career, he has driven accelerated growth, built new brands, and enhanced sales effectiveness in areas such as cloud computing, SaaS, AI, and digital innovation. Recognised as one of the Top 100 Global B2B CMOs, David is dedicated to helping organisations achieve their strategic revenue and growth goals while navigating the challenges of adapting to the AI era.
Nicolas Monti-Potsolakis | | International SEO Consultant
Nicolas is an International SEO Consultant. He is a self made person and has worked as Events Manager, MarTech Specialist and jack-of-all-trades digital marketing specialist before naming SEO his true calling. He has been around SEO since 2009 and founded Black Lantern Marketing and NMP Consulting in 2018. He has worked with multiple Enterprises in the eCommerce, Fashion, Hospitality, Education, Insurance, and especially iGaming sectors. Nicolas has worked with Winner, 888, Fortuna, Casa Pariurilor, PSK, 96 Global, Finixio, Gain Changer and other great industry giants. He is also an SEO Instructor for Epsilon College and coaches Business Owners on SEO and how it brings value to their business. And he is co-founder of TAO Rodina, an import-export company of goods from Indonesia. He holds an MBA, an MSc in Digital Marketing and a BA in Marketing Management from the University of East London. He is originally from Greece and Italy but lives in Prague with his family.
Rejoice Ojiaku | SEO Manager | Nelson Bostock UNLIMITED
Sharon Peredo Sahid | Digital Marketing Consultant |
A marketer, strategist, and SEO enthusiast with expertise in website optimization. Sharon has worked across diverse markets and niches, enhancing customer experiences, acquisition funnels, and conversion rates. Passionate about helping brands elevate their visibility, positioning, and USPs across search engines and LLMs, she’s also deeply curious about AI-driven strategies and experimentation frameworks.
Veronica is a seasoned digital marketer with almost 11 years of experience. Named one of the 10 Optmyzr Digital Marketing Sheroes of 2023, she has worked for a mix of big names, SMEs, startups, and agencies across the UK and the US, covering broad areas such as content, PR, SEO, and affiliates. For the last 8 years, she has specialized in Paid Media, working towards the perfect balance between analysis and creativity that can help brands grow and expand internationally.
Valentina Frascino | Sol de Janeiro | Global Consumer Engagement & Brand Strategy Manager
Jaime Hill | Former Head of Ecommerce | ex Oak Furnitureland, Hurtigruten & Monsoon Accessorize
Jaime has over two decades of experience as a Marketing & Ecommerce professional with a successful track record leading teams and developing strategy to transform organisations’ digital capability and channels to market. She has had success in roles at brands including Avis, Barclays, Dairy Crest and Oak Furnitureland, and across a wide range of B2B and B2C vertical markets. Most recently, Jaime was Interim Head of Ecommerce & Trading at Monsoon. A graduate of the Institute of Digital Marketing and qualified Executive Business Coach, Jaime's professional passion is for making life easier for the customer at every touch point.
Alan Preece | Senior Consultant in Education and Recruitment |
Rumyana Miteva | Performance Marketing Director | Deliveroo
Rumyana is currently a Performance Marketing Director at Deliveroo. She is leading a global team of Paid Search, Display & Video, Paid Social and Affiliate specialists, who are delivering growth for the company through a rigorous test & learn agenda. With more than 14+ years in Digital Marketing Rumyana has expert knowledge and valuable experience helping brands acquire & retain customers through Paid Media channels. Outside of work Rumyana enjoys being a Digital Consultant for small businesses, mentoring young professionals and sharing her knowledge by speaking at events.
Michael Emiliani | Founder | Emiliani Digital
Mike is a seasoned digital marketing expert with a decade of experience in PPC and digital media. His passion lies in developing and growing businesses through comprehensive, integrated digital media campaigns. His ability to draw on knowledge and experiences from a wide range of challenges from his time in-house, agency-side and as a consultant has given him a unique depth and breadth to solving complex problems in PPC and broadly digital marketing. Mike has shared insights as a contributing writer and speaker at events. His extensive knowledge has also earned her the distinction of being a featured subject matter expert at Endicott College in Massachusetts, a contributor to industry blogs and recipient of the 2018 Interactive Marketing Award.
Tomáš Martínek | PPC Specialist at Cheil & Freelance Online Marketing Consultant |
Owain Lloyd- Williams | SEO Consultant | Son of Jack
Owain Lloyd-Williams has been in the SEO and digital marketing space for around 12 years, and has vast experience overseeing organic digital strategies for leading global brands in an agency, in-house and consulting capacity. As an independent consultant, he’s either found leading stakeholder management and SEO strategy for large enterprise companies or deep down the rabbit holes of international SEO, content and technical SEO. He also has a niche specialism in China SEO.
Richard Gregory | Founder | Agency NXD
Richard is co-founder of AgencyNXD as well as an advisor and NXD to multiple tech firms and agencies, including Adzooma, Fluid Digitial and Ruler Analytics. Heralding from “Silicon Ramsbottom” he is an ardent supporter of the digital and tech industry in the North of England. Previously, Richard was the managing director of digital agency Latitude, director of Tech North and co-founder of SAScon.
Jared Carrizales | SEO Consultant |
Jared Carrizales has been in the search industry for 15 years, with 10 of those spent running a link building agency for clients all over the world. Over that time he has managed campaigns on six continents for brick-and-mortar companies, as well as the Fortune 500. His contributions have been included in Entrepreneur, Vice Media, Inc.com, as well as printed works. He is currently an independent SEO consultant and speaks regularly on digital marketing and remote work topics.
Angela Wilson | Communications and PR Consultant | Angela Wilson Communications
Angela Wilson is an award-winning, Chartered communications leader with over two decades of experience across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. As founder of Angela Wilson Communications, she provides strategic communications direction on a fractional, interim, project, and retainer basis, helping organisations sharpen their narrative, engage stakeholders, and deliver measurable impact. Angela’s work spans complex internal change programmes, digital transformation initiatives, and brand development, with a proven track record in campaign delivery and stakeholder management. Her clients have included NHS organisations, local authorities, SMEs, and innovative start-ups. Recognised as an Independent Impact 50 winner and a CIPR Chartered Public Relations Practitioner, Angela is committed to raising professional standards within the industry. She also contributes voluntarily to the CIPR East Anglia committee.
Nadir Fazal | Head of SEO | Arbetsförmedlingen
Nadir has over 10 years of experience in data-driven marketing such as SEO, SEM and CRO from the private and public sector. He has established an in-house SEO at one of the largest authorities in Sweden and was in the jury panel for the Swedish SEO Awards. Nadir is an expert in maximizing visibility on Google and converting visitors into customers that contribute to business growth.
Augustin Delporte | Web analytics, SEO and SEA consultant | PRAGM
Augustin Delporte is a web marketing consultant and a co-founder of the specialized agency PRAGM, boasting over 15 years of experience in the digital field. His specialties lie in the technical aspects of web marketing, including deep expertise in SEO, Web Analytics and SEA. Leveraging his background as a former developer, he helps e-commerce, corporate clients and NGOs master data collection, measurement, and strategy optimization to drive business performance, both through PRAGM's consulting services and his training workshops.
Andor Palau | International SEO Consultant |
Andor is an independent international SEO consultant based in Berlin, Germany, and has started his online career back in 2009. Having worked both in-house, as well as on the agency side, he is currently advising online shops, classifiers, marketplaces, and other companies regarding international organic growth strategies as well as technical SEO issues as an independent SEO consultant. He is former Head of SEO at Peak Ace, where he was responsible for SEO and managed a 20+ people team of SEO consultants and editors. Before joining the agency side, Andor was In-house SEO for a top-3 comparison portal in highly competitive verticals such as insurance, power, and telco. Andor’s core expertise is strategic SEO as well as technical SEO, covering topics such as crawlability, indexing management, migrations, and site structure optimization. He is a lecturer at the afs Akademie in Germany, which has made it its mission to offer quality education and training in the field of SEO.
Janna Pugh | SEO Manager | Five9
Janna Pugh is a SEO Manager with a history of agency and in-house work. She has recently been nationally recognized as the Industry Rising Star in Conductor's 2022 C2 Summit and regularly speaks with college classes about the essentials of organic marketing. With her passion for SEO, she knows firsthand how to make the smallest and largest websites succeed organically. Her areas of focus specialize in enterprise SEO, with scalability and automation for both small and large SEO teams. Her varied approach to SEO combines on-site content with off-site brand management. In her free time, she loves trying out new recipes and reading mystery novels.
Lisa Williams | Senior Director | Growth & Loyalty for Peace Health
Lisa Williams is a 25-year veteran of digital marketing and the author of "When Everybody Clicks: Sustainable Digital Marketing". She has been featured in Kiplinger Magazine, Glamour Magazine, Boston Globe and The Oregonian. Lisa is on the SEMpdx (Search Engine Marketing Professionals of Portland Oregon) Advisory Board. She founded and leads a Portland Oregon LeanIn Circle and volunteers at Emerging Leaders to mentor diverse, aspiring professionals to serve in technology and health care. She speaks at regional, national and international conferences on the topics of digital strategy, marketing integration, team development and leadership. She is the Senior Director, Growth & Loyalty for Peace Health.
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