MarTech in the North East

Lara designs bespoke, hands-on courses tailored to her clients’ everyday roles, ensuring long-term skill retention through ongoing post-session support rather than generic off-the-shelf programs. Her extensive background includes roles as an Excel Analyst and Developer, giving her deep, practical insights into data analysis. Through her customised training, Lara empowers teams to eliminate bottlenecks and work more efficiently.

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He champions a hands-on approach, combining sharp design and strong strategy with straightforward “northern honesty” to cut through industry jargon. Before founding Kenfolk in 2020, his extensive career included leadership roles such as Creative Director at Narrative Communications and Head of Design at Mediaworks Online Marketing. Ross also currently serves as a Creative Entrepreneur in Residence at Durham University Business School.

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She also hosts the PRsonal Podcast and leads Hugoversity, a training school that empowers organisations to curate their own brands. Known for her warm, down-to-earth style, Charlotte regularly presents on brand reputation and image. Additionally, she serves as Brand and Communications Consultant at the SME Centre of Excellence and contributes her expertise to various regional community boards.

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Maxine’s extensive career features key leadership roles, including Operations Director at Trusted Business Partner and Head of Business Operations at FRP Advisory. Prior to these roles, she spent over 7 years at UNW LLP spanning corporate finance and events management. With core strengths in stakeholder engagement and the public sector, Maxine brings a wealth of strategic expertise in guiding operational success.

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As the Founder of Career Hive and CEO of Get Kraken CIC., Caroline is a leading advocate for digital inclusion and accessibility within the North East. She has successfully orchestrated over 45 regional events, attracting more than 1,182 attendees and fostering a collaborative ecosystem to tackle the digital divide and reduce isolation among entrepreneurs.

By combining her deep technical knowledge with a passion for community leadership, she ensures that local business owners are equipped with the tools and connections necessary to thrive in an evolving digital landscape.

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Having worked with businesses of all sizes across the North East, Nicola provides flexible fractional marketing support to organisations looking for experienced marketing expertise without the commitment of a full-time hire.

From social media strategy and content creation to email campaigns, copywriting and digital development, Nicola works alongside businesses to understand their goals and deliver practical, tailored marketing solutions that make a real difference.

With experience across a diverse range of sectors including renewables, engineering, cyber security and IT, Nicola’s approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, helping businesses strengthen their brand, connect with their audiences and achieve their ambitions.

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Your marketing technology is only as powerful as the foundations beneath it. As a managed IT service provider, Zenith Systems takes care of the essentials that keep modern companies moving.

Downtime, security issues and sluggish systems shouldn’t get in the way of opportunities. Whether it’s protecting customer data, automating backups, or fine-tuning tools like Microsoft 365 and your CRM, we handle the behind-the-scenes work that makes your technology perform the way it should.

When it comes to tech, we like to keep things simple, no jargon, no tech-speak, just clear, honest guidance from an experienced team who care about helping your business succeed.