MEET THE PEOPLE
BEHIND THE AGENCY.
We are storytellers, creatives, music lovers, film buffs, foodies, tech geeks, football fanatics, and much more. This is more than a business, it is your opportunity to Go Up.
Enquire Now »With complimentary weekly fitness classes, opportunities for leadership learning and teaching, and upward mobility within the company, Go Up’s founders have fostered a culture that supports growth, learning and wellness.
Beyond employee advancement, Go Up also believes in giving back. Each year the company aim to donate 10% of all earnings to different charities. Read more below to find out which charities we’ve supported in the past.
BELIEFS
HOW IT ALL
STARTED.
FOUNDERS STORY
From school mates to business partners in an international agency, founders Edward Coram James and Tom Skinner have embarked on a journey of dedication and innovation.
After exploring different directions in life and living across the globe from each other, they reconnected when Ed envisioned the potential of SEO, just as Tom was seeking to pursue a more innovative role outside of his traditional agency.
What started as an intuition about the possibilities and opportunities within Search Engine Optimisation, turned into a headstart on what has become one of the largest and most prominent tools on the internet.
From one client to three, three to five, and five to fifty, Go Up has grown to be one of the most established and well-respected agencies in London, servicing big name brands and household names such as Banham, Hackett, and Arsenal Football Club.
Go Up then became an international agency, launching a PR branch of the agency in Los Angeles, California.
Meet the Go Up Team
Go Up is only as good as the clever clogs it has at its helm, and we would love for you to come and say ‘hi’. We are very friendly on the phone, but even better in person. Come and see us in Shoreditch.
Tom Skinner
Managing DirectorAfter a very short stint in advertising, I started building Go Up with the guy to my right. Dulwich dweller & whippet lover
Edward Coram James
Chief ExecutiveI’ve spent most of my life between California and the UK and we now have offices in both! Started Go Up with my mate. Love surfing and dogs 🙂
Bahador Katouzian
Creative DirectorI specialise in web design, user experience and conversions, alongside playing resident office DJ on Friday afternoons.
James Barber
Head of StrategyI’m an SEO strategist, passionate about connecting brands with valuable audiences from the obvious to the obscure.
Oliver Stainforth
Head of Content & Senior SEO StrategistGo Up’s resident David Attenborough enthusiast, I’m an SEO strategist with a journalism background and a keen eye for quality content.
Cecilia Redondo-Zaratiegui
Head of UXGraphic Communication background. I take pride in my attention to detail. I love team time and all things Spanish.
Gonçalo Assunção
SEO StrategistSEO enthusiast with a technical mindset. Loves Football, Premier Fantasy, Fifa and escape to the beach when possible.
Alca Kara
Account ManagerDog lover with marketing background. Passionate about combining creativity and data. Can be found enjoying a book in the park, especially if the sun’s out.
Nikul Patel
Account ManagerAn inquisitive SEO that tries to consider user journey start to finish. Love football, staying active, exploring new places, and learning about almost anything.
Matthew Finn
Content EditorFootball fanatic, fan of alliteration. Likes to spend his free time keeping fit, gaming and exploring new places.
Amelya Cliff
Senior Content ExecutiveWriter with a journalism background. Most likely to be found rubbing her cat’s belly, in a food coma, or chewing your ear off about politics.
Joe Steen
Content ExecutiveWhen not agonising over word choices, I am likely to be found in the cinema, playing guitar, or having an amateurish stab at an Ottolenghi dish.
Matthew Durey
DeveloperWeb Developer who enjoys travelling and football. At the weekends I can usually be found enjoying a nice cold beer (or a Guinness!)
Pippa Woodruff
PR ExecutiveDriven and energetic PR professional. Can usually be found shopping, watching the latest Louis Theroux documentaries or chasing the sun.
Natalie Munro
PR AssistantPR Assistant with a background in journalism. Loves cycling, combing through vintage sites and exploring London’s galleries.
Fred Dixon
Senior PPC ManagerDigital marketing enthusiast with a focus on paid media. When asked what I wanted to be when I grew up I used to answer ‘a computer’, I’ve since compromised.
Ollie Perry
Account ExecutiveMarketing background with a love for hip-hop, sport and watching reruns of Scrubs. Fantasy football is the bane of my life.
Ella-Mae O'Sullivan
Account ExecutiveDog lover, tree hugger and podcast fanatic, who can be found walking in the wrong direction, attempting the latest vegan recipe, or hunting down yet another unnecessary charity shop find.
Sam Moffatt
Account ExecutiveObsessed with all things music and football (not at the same time thanks to John Barnes). As an Account Executive, I’m excited to take the next steps in my SEO career!
Mike Coleman
Head of SalesSelf-taught SEO, having picked up a few clients to help pay off my student loan (and Jägerbomb tab!). I then decided to hit the London search agency scene. Love travelling and my 2 cats!
Amber Wells
MarketingThe marketing lead on partnerships and client accounts. My heart is in Brighton, and I prefer horseback to walking!
Georgia Flitney
Office & Social Media AssistantI aspire to make work-life the best it can be for everyone. A firm believer that if you love your job you’ll never work a day in your life. I love social media, you could say I’m a bit of a Tik Tok guru!
Jack Stutchbury
Junior UX/UI DesignerGraphic designer who loves football, documentaries and the pub. Usually spend my weekends crying over Southampton FC.
Katrina Francis-Duma
Content ExecutiveContent writer with a love for the simple things in life. Usually found reading high fantasy with a dram of Highland whisky, or overly quoting the Lord of the Rings to her long-suffering friends.
Jack Poole
Content ExecutiveContent writer with a background in psychology. Likes dancing at concerts and going for beach drives. Currently rewatching Fleabag for the 17th time.
Isabella Wells
Digital Marketing InternMarketing background with a love for shopping. Can usually be found walking the dogs with a pub destination, or catching some rays (preferably somewhere exotic).
Kazuma Shimizu
Digital Marketing InternUrban design and linguistic background with a big love for dogs as well as my two adorable cats at home. Likes to go to orchestra concerts on weekends.
Peanut
ConciergeBug Connoisseur, Escape Artist and acting furry HR Department. Can usually be found hot desking around the office.
Arthur
Squirrel Dispersement EnforcerI won’t let squirrels ruin your day.
Bali
OraclePensive spectator, quietly watching the chaos unfold and ever-tweeting the Dalai Lama.
Our Clients
We believe in
giving back
At Go Up, we believe that quality service extends beyond our clients. Each year Go Up contributes 10% of all earnings to a charity of choice. We’ve previously contributed to causes related to education, healthcare, and the environment.
