Ryan Siddle Email & Phone Number

London, London, Gb

Having moved from my previous position to now Managing Director, my focus is now on building Merj to be resilient:* Provide strategic leadership for a rapidly expanding organisation across UK, EMEA, and US markets.* Set and implement ambitious growth strategy, targeting 60% year-over-year growth.* Oversee implementation and maintenance of ISO 27001 information security management system.* Spearhead B-Corp, aligning business operations with ESG principles.* Manage key client relationships and lead business development efforts in new industries.* Drive operational efficiency and digital transformation to support scalable growth.* Lead executive team in fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.* Ensure compliance with international regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

London, London, Gb

Founded the company in 2015, Merj is a search, product and data engineering firm.* Leading its growth and development over a 9-year period.* Scaled the organization from 2 to 14 team members, focusing on recruiting top talent in SEO, data analytics, and product development.* Expanded client base across UK, US and EMEA with SMEs to international enterprise-level organisations, serving businesses ranging from £20M to £40Bn in value. Privately owned and public companies on the FTSE100, FTSE250, S&P500.* Developed and implemented strategies to deliver outstanding results in SEO, data analysis, and product consulting for a wide range of clients.* Fostered a culture of excellence and data-driven decision-making within the organization.* Balanced strategic leadership with hands-on client work, ensuring high-quality service delivery while guiding company growth.

London, London, Gb

Having studied Computer Science at university, I was eager to use theoretical skills in a commercial environment, and moved into a senior consulting and research driven role within the company.Greenlight Digital was always a company willing to push the boundaries of innovation, and as a result, much of my work revolved around the development of bespoke machine learning and natural language processing products.Alongside my role in research, I would also have a direct hand in supporting and training consultants so that they were able to accurately convey complex issues to stakeholders.Much like my previous role at the company, I was able to grow and expand a range of skills:* Research — Learning how to effectively and efficiently structure research and development projects.* Project management — Structuring and organising complex corporate level projects using Agile project management.* Security — Ensuring the complete security and privacy of client assets.

London, London, Gb

Having acquired the unique expertise of being able to both develop and optimise websites, I was offered the position of SEO Consultant at Greenlight Digital, a leading digital marketing company that was initially based in the City of London at the time.Here I thrived, liaising and consulting with a variety of private and public sector companies from a range of industry backgrounds.Including companies in travel, finance, fashion, and eCommerce, it was my job to provide expert consultation and guidance to clients to improve their exposure within search engines.Many of the businesses that I worked with enjoyed revenues worth billions of pounds, which gave me the opportunity to operate within a whole new complex range of compliance procedures, team structures, and internal processes.As I gained experience within both the agency and the digital marketing industry, I had the opportunity to provide SEO training to team members within my department, as well as colleagues in other departments, such as PPC and content.During my two years as a SEO Consultant at Greenlight I developed brand-new skillsets:* Communication — Interacting with stakeholders at a high corporate level.* Teamwork — Working within the department to provide actionable insights and solutions to clients.* Reporting — Breaking complex solutions into digestible reporting for stakeholders of varying technical knowledge.* Training — Holding sessions and learning how to guide colleagues from a multitude of backgrounds and industry environments.

My career took off while I was still in academia, driven by my passion for the Internet. White Star Media was a venture aimed at crafting websites for affiliate marketing.Recognizing the expanding landscape of digital marketing, I strategically transitioned White Star Media towards a broader service range. We developed a speciality in SEO consulting and custom affiliate content management systems, seamlessly aligning internal teams with external agencies.With an unwavering desire to deepen my understanding and expertise in digital marketing, I took the bold step of divesting the affiliate section of the business. This enabled me to shift my focus towards acquiring invaluable corporate experience.Upon successful completion of the sale, doors opened for me to deliver specialised digital marketing solutions to businesses across the UK.In these formative years, I honed a set of essential skills, encompassing:* Web Development: Expertise in constructing websites across various platforms and coding languages.* Search Engine Optimisation: Ethical and long-term optimisation of websites for search engines.* Affiliate Marketing: Establishment and management of affiliate partnerships spanning a diverse range of industries.