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.
ABOUT US
MEET THE PEOPLE
MEET THE PEOPLE
BEHIND THE AGENCY.
Seasoned with experienced SEO, marketing, design, PR and web development professionals, our eclectic ensemble will listen and deliver beyond your expectations.
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 »Our culture is built on the premise that employees should ‘Go Up’ too.
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 donates 10% of all earnings to a charity of choice. Read more below to find out which charities we’ve supported in the past.
BELIEFS
HOW IT ALL
STARTED.
FOUNDERS
FOUNDERS STORY
From school mates to international business partners, 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 has recently become an international agency with an office and client expansion in the United States, launching a PR branch of the agency in Los Angeles, California.
Tom Skinner
Managing DirectorAfter a boring stint in advertising, I started building Go Up. My heart is in the Cotswolds, and I love using compasses to navigate.
Edward Coram James
Chief Executive
Oliver Stainforth
Head of ContentGo 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
Web Design Production ManagerGraphic Communication background. I take pride in my attention to detail. I love team time and all things Spanish.
James Barber
Head of StrategyI’m an SEO strategist, passionate about connecting brands with valuable audiences from the obvious to the obscure.
Bahador Katouzian
Creative DirectorI specialise in web design, user experience and conversions, alongside playing resident office DJ on Friday afternoons.
Alex Wisgard
Senior Content EditorWriter, content and social media planner, journalist, and general SEO person. Enjoys words, music, and most combinations of both.
David Dozsa
DeveloperContinuously aim to improve process-oriented development, as well as, leverage latest technologies.
Matthew Finn
Senior Content ExecutiveContent writer with a background in journalism, who loves creating something from nothing. Spend a lot of my free time watching The Beautiful Game.
Seetal Rihal
Senior Content EditorI love writing the weird stuff, finding new angles & ideas. Typically seen wearing classic band tees and glasses, often at festivals.
Jess Stephenson
Senior Account ManagerAgile and creative SEO account manager with a particular penchant for content. My favourite things in life are my cat and David Bowie.
Gonçalo Assunção
Senior Account ManagerSEO enthusiast with a technical mindset. Loves Football, Premier Fantasy, Fifa and escape to the beach when possible.
Maribel Ferreira
Product DesignerI’m a graphic designer with a passion for interactive digital design. I also love dancing, going to the theatre and backpacking.
Laura Heffernan
Senior Content ExecutiveContent writer with an entertainment journalism background. A big fan of podcasts, pop culture, and contemporary literature.
Shakira Samuels
Account ManagerSEO Account Manager who loves problem solving and always trying to think ahead in the forever changing world of SEO.
Eddylene Villareal
PR ExecutivePR Executive with experience in technology, hospitality, and entertainment. Aspiring plant mom and wannabe chef with a love for good music and bad dance moves.
Julia Kelley
Head of PRPR Queen with a love for quality content & all things viral. I spend my spare time making memes, teaching yoga, and talking/singing into microphones.
Amber Wells
Office ManagerOffice Manager & EPA with a background in Marketing. Jack of all trades and interests. Love anything cultural/occult.
Tim Bruyns
Account ManagerOnce-upon-a-time English teacher, who discovered his gift for SEO metadata and became a full-time Google-wrangler and Knight of the Agency Realm.
Olivia Silverstone
Account ExecutiveAn Advertising graduate who loves any task that uses both the left and right sides of the brain. Can usually be found with a peppermint tea and enjoys all things active.
Alca Kara
Account ExecutiveDog 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.
Brianna Henderson
Content ExecutiveCreative writer with a copywriting background. Bookworm, writer of children’s fiction. Likes running, watching New Girl and collecting pins.
Peanut
ConciergeBug Connoisseur, Escape Artist and acting furry HR Department. Can usually be found hot desking around the office.
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.
