Leeds integrated agency continues expansion with ‘industry-renowned’ appointment

Integrated agency HUB has welcomed ‘industry-renowned’ digital marketing expert Malcolm Slade to its rapidly expanding team.

Accepting the role of Performance Director, Malcolm will spearhead the agency’s growing performance marketing team which services clients such as La Redoute, CareCo and Kingswood Mobility Group.

Malcolm joins HUB from CreativeRace where he has operated as SEO and Performance Director for the last two years, working with brands including Greggs and The Cotswold Company.

Malcolm’s background also includes a lengthy 15-year appointment at Jaywing PLC (formerly Epiphany Search), and has seen him drive the SEO strategies of Ann Summers, Pets at Home, Debenhams, Waterstones, PrettyLittleThing, Gymshark, Savills and more.

Reflecting on his new position at HUB, Malcolm commented: “HUB is an agency brimming with talent, energy and ambition. I am excited to be joining to learn from, push and expand upon the outstanding work already undertaken by the performance team and beyond.”

Rob Shaw, CEO at HUB, expressed his enthusiasm for Slade’s move: “As I embark on my second year here at HUB, I couldn’t be happier to be working with Malc once again. We have a very long history together and I’m proud of the clients we have supported and the jobs we have created over the years.

“HUB has continued to expand with new clients and new colleagues, and Malc will lead the future growth of our existing and expanding performance team as we broaden our offering to clients.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily