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About me

Full-Stack Digital Marketer, From Strategy to Execution

I started building websites at 14. More than two decades later, I combine that early technical curiosity with senior-level experience in digital marketing, programmatic media, creative development and growth.

Today I’m a Senior Digital Marketing Manager at The Trade Desk, working full-time across programmatic advertising, paid social, paid search and growth marketing, while taking on selected independent projects where appropriate. Between 2020 and 2024 I also took on independent client and project work alongside my professional career, designing and building websites and brands for small businesses.

I like joining the parts that usually sit in separate teams: strategy, creative, technical implementation, automation and performance. It means fewer hand-offs, and decisions made with the data in front of them.

Illustrated Animoji of Suley Tangun working on a MacBook

16+years

DIGITAL EXPERIENCE

250+

Projects completed

1,500+

Web pages built

Career timeline

Travel, technology & adtech

A career across travel, technology and adtech — moving from design and development into marketing leadership.

  1. Current role

    Senior Digital Marketing Manager for the EMEA region

    The Trade Desk

    August 2022 — Present · London, United Kingdom

    The Trade Desk logo

    Leading EMEA digital marketing across programmatic, paid social and paid search, with a focus on growth marketing and measurable performance. Promoted to Senior Digital Marketing Manager in October 2023.

  2. Digital Growth Marketing Manager

    Floww

    October 2021 — July 2022 · Greater London

    Floww logo

    Co-ordinated, designed and executed digital marketing campaigns across paid and organic channels for the Floww corporate website, supplying a continuous stream of marketing qualified leads to the sales team and hand-coding user engagement emails for the platform.

  3. Marketing Manager / Web Developer & Designer

    Cyplon Holidays

    March 2014 — September 2021 · London, United Kingdom

    Cyplon Holidays logo

    Led marketing, design and web development for an independent luxury tour operator, managing digital campaigns, website development and creative across the business. I worked across both front-end and back-end development, building and improving digital experiences while supporting wider marketing and commercial objectives.

  4. Marketing Executive / Graphic Designer

    Preston Travel Group

    January 2010 — February 2014

    Managing and co-ordinating campaigns and exhibitions within the sales and marketing team, increasing marketing operations and sales productivity.

2020 — 2024

Independent & freelance work

Alongside my professional career I took on independent client and project work between 2020 and 2024: websites, branding, brochures and marketing campaigns for small businesses and start-ups, delivered end to end from concept through to launch.

Websites designed, built and launched for estate agents, clinics, gyms, barbers and trades

Logo design, brand identity and print-ready artwork

Hosting, domains and email consolidated so sites stay easy to maintain

Search visibility and lead generation built in rather than bolted on

Skills & expertise

Grouped by how the work actually happens

Grouped by how the work actually happens, with an honest note on depth of experience.

Design & build

Designing and hand-building websites, landing pages and email.

  • Web design and development

    20+ years

  • Graphic and email design

    15+ years

  • JavaScript and web applications

    Extensive hands-on experience

  • Conversion-focused landing pages and user journeys

    Over a decade

Marketing & media

Planning, buying and optimising campaigns across paid and organic channels.

  • Digital marketing and campaign management

    15+ years

  • Programmatic advertising and media buying

    Since 2022

  • Paid social and paid search

    10+ years

  • SEO and performance marketing

    10+ years

Automation & AI

Removing manual work and keeping pace with how people search today.

  • Marketing automation and email development

    Over a decade

  • AI-assisted marketing and workflow automation

    Current focus

  • AIO (AI Optimisation) and AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation)

    Current area of practice

  • Data-informed planning and reporting

    Over a decade

Certifications

  • The Trade Desk Edge Academy: The Future of the Open Internet
  • The Trade Desk Edge Academy Certified: Marketing Foundations
  • The Trade Desk Edge Academy Certified: Executive Program
  • The Trade Desk Edge Academy Certified: Data-Driven Planning
  • The Trade Desk Edge Academy: Trading Essentials: Kokai

Away from the screen

The person behind the pixels

Football

Playing 5-a-side twice a week is how I unwind, socialise and keep fit. I've played since I was four and intend to keep going for as long as my legs allow.

Travelling

I've travelled to 12 countries across 4 continents. The United Arab Emirates is my favourite — Dubai remains my ultimate holiday destination.

Pets

I have a Tabby / Bengal cat named Mikki, born 1st March 2020. He's the size of a mini panther with the temperament of a saint.

Self-development

I'm a huge advocate of personal progression. YouTube, LinkedIn Learning and Udemy make it easier than ever to keep levelling up.

Interested in working together?

I take on a small number of independent projects and collaborations. Tell me what you need and I’ll give you an honest view on whether I can help.

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