Code Boosts Talented Team With Five New Appointments
Manchester based digital marketing agency, Code Computerlove has added five new members to its team with the appointment of Alex Nicholls as Production Manager, Emma Maddocks and Tom Rigden both as project managers, Jono Casley as Flash Developer and Ben Haddock as a junior designer.
Ste Brennan has also been given a new role within the agency. Previously Development Director, he becomes Innovation Technologist responsible for developing ground-breaking technologies within the agency, while Tim Peel has been promoted to Development Manager, overseeing the development team. As part of his role, Ste will also become a technical evangelist for the agency, writing articles and whitepapers for blogs and industry publications.
Alex Nicholls previously worked at McCann Erickson Manchester, where she was Traffic Manager. Prior to McCanns she was Homepage & Implementation Manager for JD Williams, leading a team responsible for the homepage content management of more than 40 retail websites. At Code, Alex will oversee the day-to-day management of the production schedule to ensure work is finished on time and on budget. Alex said: "I was attracted to Code's fabulous portfolio of clients, strong reputation in the industry and fun culture. I jumped at the chance to work for the best agency outside of London."
Emma Maddocks also joins from McCann Erickson Manchester where she was a project manager working on brands including Clarks, Durex and Vision Express. At Code she will work across a number of clients including McArthurGlen, First TransPennine Express, and the agency's newest account Beaverbrooks. Emma said: "As a compulsive shopper, I've landed my dream job as project manager for designer outlet group McArthurGlen."
Project Manager Tom Rigden will work closely with Code's team of account directors and look after projects on a day to day basis. His clients include the NUS and Matalan, and he will also manage miscellaneous campaign based initiatives. Tom's digital experience was gained at a dedicated email marketing agency, before moving to full service agency Digital Therapy where he was an account manager.
Prior to joining Code, Jono Casley worked at Real Affinity, in Leeds, on brands including Harley Davidson, Konica Minolta, Mercedes Benz and CSC. An ActionScript3 guru, Jono will be tasked with creating fantastic digital user experiences by applying his Flash, Flex and AS3 skills and utilising animation, audio and video on digital solutions being created for Code clients including Original Source, MediaCity:UK and Matalan.
Ben Haddock has been recruited through Code's Institute of Computerlove scheme, which supports students in their final year to develop the skills they need to fast track into the digital industry. Ben is a graduate from The University of Salford where he achieved a First Class Honours in Graphic Design. After a work placement at Code, the team was so impressed with his ability and enthusiasm that he was offered a full time job. He is now supporting the award winning Code creative team with research, ideas and design.
Commenting on the new appointments Code's CEO Tony Foggett said, "It's great to welcome more talented people to the Code team. Alex, Emma, Tom, Jono and Ben each bring a unique set of skills to their roles, and I know that they will add value to the business.
"We're continuing to adapt the business for the next period of growth by investing in infrastructure, people and process. Space to accommodate new team members has been created with the addition of a new 2000 sq. ft creative hub (at Ducie House) and altered main office at Jutland House to create flexible project areas, brainstorming rooms and space to foster collaborative working and creativity. We're continually on the look out for more talent to bolster the team, including our current search for a client services director."
Tony added: "With innovation at our core, to cater for the pace of advances in the digital sector, we've promoted Ste Brennan to focus solely on new product development, and created and Innovation Group and Ideas blog to crowd-source agency-wide ideas against client briefs and spot innovation opportunities."
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