Omi Sido Omi Sido is a seasoned SEO and web development expert with over eight years of hands-on experience. Known for blending traditional advertising strategies with cutting-edge digital marketing, Omi has successfully led integrated campaigns for high-profile brands such as Vectone Mobile, Delight Mobile, The Global Real Estate Institute, and Daily Mail. Currently, as Senior Technical SEO at Canon Europe, he spearheads the optimisation of Canon’s website, driving organic growth and ensuring top-tier search engine performance. LinkedIn Profile
Ellie O'Sullivan Passionate about digital, women in technology and making a tangible impact in Diversity and Inclusion, Ellie began her career in sales working in an inner city secondary school 'selling' the importance of modern languages to disaffected teenagers. She got into the world of digital advertising working for Google for 6 years, before eventually relocating to Manchester and joining Microsoft. As a Commercial Director for Microsoft Advertising, for the past 8 years. Ellie has been spearheading the continued investment in the North of the UK and beyond, leading a growing team of Account Managers and Directors and juggling life as a proud mother of three young children. LinkedIn Profile
Dave Gossage A hugely talented SEO, Dave has been working in search and digital marketing for more than a decade. Having worked with sites generating hundreds of millions of pounds a year, Dave is adept at both the creation and implementation of strategies for brands with ambitious targets and a desire for a high return on investment. With a degree in physics and a Masters in nanotechnology, Dave brings a huge amount of scientific rigour and technical expertise to his role, which he uses to deliver amazing SEO results for some of the leading brands in the UK and around the world. LinkedIn Profile
Lara Harding Lara is a skilled and dynamic social media expert, with a passion for creativity & innovation in the social sphere. With 7 years of experience in social media marketing, Lara has a track record of developing and executing successful social media strategies across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and more! Her highly successful campaigns, and unique approach to organic marketing has helped several brands grow their presence online, and has acquired meaningful audience engagement - including authentic, organic, interactions from key industry influencers. Combining her strategic mindset and creative ability, Lara is committed to helping brands thrive in the digital landscape. LinkedIn Profile
Finn Elliott Finn is a forward-thinking AI developer on a mission to empower SEO teams with AI and automation. He believes that the typical use of AI in SEO is wrong and is intent on delivering a better alternative. Last year Finn completely transformed an SEO agency using AI. Seeing what they achieved triggered a year of exploration and building. He now develops bespoke AI and automation pipelines for SEO teams. These teams achieve more in less time and maintain quality in a way other software cannot. He's also working on a new generation of AI SEO software to make this approach more accessible. LinkedIn Profile
Benchmark Search Conference 2022 150 delegates from across the UK came for the one-day event, our first conference since 2019. read more
Benchmark Search Conference 2019 The 5th Benchmark delivered outstanding talks that prepared a record number of attendees for the future (near and far) of search and digital marketing. Read More
Benchmark Search Conference 2018 300 attendees, 20 speakers and a whole heap of ideas and inspiration at Manchester’s Hilton Deansgate Hotel for our biggest Benchmark yet. Read More
Benchmark Search Conference 2017 With esteemed guests from some of the world’s most recognisable brands, including Coca-Cola, Tesco, Autotrader, Man United, Money Supermarket and JD Williams. Read More
Benchmark Search Conference 2016 With well over 300 delegates from across Europe, the conference featured speakers from Microsoft, Google and a host of other high profile industry speakers. Read More
Benchmark Search Conference 2015 World-class, inspirational keynote speakers, plenary sessions and engaging panels featuring search visionaries from some of the most recognisable brands in the world of search. Read More