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Young Tees entrepreneur takes MD role at North East creative agency

Benjamin Kerry has been announced as the new MD at North East creative agency JAK Inc, filling the position vacated by Andy Knowles.

Mr Kerry has a background is in search engine optimisation and copywriting, something which he will introduce to the firm’s overall offering, having established his own SEO copywriting company, Precise English Ltd, in 2009.

Headquartered in Chester-le-Street, coupled with offices in Stockton-on-Tees and London, the agency will provide print and design, web design and development, search engine optimisation (SEO), social media marketing, copywriting, proofreading, app development, brand development, direct marketing, email marketing, photography and video production.

Benjamin said: “It’s a really exciting time for not only myself but also everyone already involved with JAK Inc.

“JAK already has a great reputation and has been growing year-on-year. I’ll be taking things to the next level both locally and globally, with my focus on ensuring customers are always happy.”

He continued: “We will be able to offer the complete creative package; from setting up a company through to maintaining and growing its online presence.”

Former JAK Inc MD Andy Knowles, who has moved on to pursue fresh opportunities, believes Benjamin’s experience sets up both him and the Company for a successful future.

He said: “Benjamin already has several years’ experience as the MD of a lucrative company, so JAK Inc is certainly in capable hands with him at the helm.

“He will definitely be able to move the Company in a positive direction, adding different skills and experience to its existing status that has been built up over the years.”

Having already taken on two new recruits, the Teessider aims to continue expanding JAK Inc, although he is conscious of keeping the firm local.

He added: “In the future, I hope the business will still very much be a local company, but with offices around the world.”