About

I specialise in working with leaders in digital across EMEA, from start-ups and scale-ups, to major global brands, publishers, agencies, and adtech firms.  Roles include:CDRO - Major PublisherGM EMEA - Global DSPSocial Lead - Global Agency Holding Group UK MD - GrowthHacking Business President Programmatic - Global Agency Network ​Long term relationships are essential, and our success comes from always taking the time to understand what clients and candidates truly want, not just right now, but in the years ahead.

​Over 22 years of senior level digital media experience. Built and scaled teams within large corporate firms and start-up environments - UK, EU, AU and APAC. Board level representation across a range of businesses within online media and recruitment industries.13+ years in Executive Search and Digital Recruitment. Extensive international coverage, running APAC region, as well as overseeing senior level global talent searches. GM - C-level contacts within publishers, agencies, brands, and advertising technology companies.

​A commercial and functional leader with over 10 year’s experience in B2B, B2C solution and consultative sales. Luke joined UA in 2018 and manages the UK team specialising across digital media / AdTech / data & analytics and technology recruitment. He has a strong track record of leading teams where performance, client centricity and people development are the core pillars. Luke has a deep understanding of strategic global talent solutions. In addition he is responsible for growing UK and European business at UA. Luke brings passion and tenacity filling the skills gap across the Digital Media ecosystem – Whether you’re a client or candidate, reach out to find out more.

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​I lead our agency & brand offering across EMEA, spending the last 5 years developing deep relationships with network agencies, independents & brands, I support our partners on finding the very best mid to senior level talent. ​Roles include:Global Head of Media Planning – Major Travel BrandVP, Paid Media – Hyper Growth Digital Agency Global Performance Media Lead – Network Media Agency VP, Global Growth Marketing – Start-up Tech PlatformChief Operations Officer – Independent Digital Agency The media landscape is always changing, and our success is built not on only the relationships we have with our partners but our ability to understand where the industry is heading next.  

I’m a Branded Content expert and Digital Media Sales professional turned Media Head Hunter / Recruiter. I’ve formerly run Creative Solutions and Branded Content Studios at Bauer, AutoTrader, Habbo and Discovery Networks. Having built award-winning high-performing sales teams in both start-up environments and in more complex matrix style organisations and having being a candidate myself over the years, I have a good understanding of the hiring needs of companies, competency assessments, cultural talent fits as well as how I would like to be managed in the hiring process as a candidate. My mission statement is to connect the very best Digital Sales & Branded Content talent to the very best Digital Media Companies. My extensive network of senior Media Professionals is both on the Media Owner, Media Agency side  and Client side have been built over the last 20 years in the Industry. My aim is to work with both Candidates and Hiring Managers in an authentic and transparent manner to ensure the hiring process is a smooth, seamless process that ensure all parties find the experience both rewarding and fulfilling.

I specialise in working with advertising technology vendors across EMEA, from start-up to established. I also work with major media owners & media agencies on their AdTech requirements.  Roles include:Commercial Director - global video platform SalesDirector - transparent DSP Sales Manager - ecommerce tech company ProgrammaticSales Manager - major media owner Programmatic Technology Manager - native SSPTrading Manager - mobile DSP Senior Sales Manager - mobile analytics SaaS platform  My knowledge and understanding of the advertising technology ecosystem across Europe is second to none.  I've helped clients enter new markets & build on current, as well as help candidates secure their dream roles within the ecosystem. I am a trusted partner to many of my clients and am always the go-to for requirements in the advertising tech space.​​

​I specialise in the full range of commercial roles across Digital, Branded Content and Influencer Marketing, helping businesses grow by connecting them with the right talent.  Roles include: Head Of Brand Partnerships – Leading Heritage PublisherBusiness Development Director – Influencer MarketingPlatform (start-up)Sales Manager – Major Digital Publisher Account Director – Influencer Marketing Agency My focus is on providing a bespoke service for both clients and candidates - acting as a consultative subject-matter-expert, while providing insights on the market and a tailored approach to each novel situation.

​A results-oriented Senior Data & Analytics Recruiter and a Digital enthusiast with a high level consultative approach. I leave no avenue unexplored to ensure that clients get full view of their market and candidates have most appropriate opportunities presented to them. A highly methodical, intelligent and smart recruitment professional, who possesses a proven record of working to tight timescales on confidential and time critical tasks.  My personal and professional life have taught me that the gift of listening far outweighs the art of talking. Listening positions us to identify clients' needs and wants, empowering us to be a “trusted advisor” with the ability to influence in a positive way. This is a first step towards shaping culture. I recruit for: Data Scientist / Senior Data Scientist / Lead Data Scientist / Chief Data Scientist / Head of Data Science / Head of Analytics / Chief Data Officer / CDO / CIO / CTO / Machine Learning Engineer / Data Engineer / Big Data Engineer / Big Data Architect​ - Data Analytics | SQL - R - Modelling - Segmentation - Visualisation - Forecasting - Econometrics - Sales & Supply Chain - Pricing - SAS - Campaign Analytics - CRM - Customer Insight- Data Science | Machine Learning - NLP - Recommender Systems - AI - Statistics - PhD - Python - Computer Science - Advanced Modelling- Insight | Customer Insight - Segmentation - Qualitative - Quantitative - Research - Non-Technical - Data Planning - Consumer Intelligence - Sales & Supply Chain - Consulting - Strategy- Digital Analytics | GA - Adobe - DMP - Attribution - A/B Testing - Affiliate - ASW - Tag - DoubleClick - Python - R - SEO - PPC Keywords:Big Data, Data Mining, Data Science, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Predictive Analytics, Text Analytics, Text Mining, Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Cloud Computing, Recommender Systems, Sentiment Analysis, User Behaviour, Batch Processing, Streaming, Lambda & Kappa Architecture, Real-Time Data, Distributed Systems, Terabyte to Petabyte 

​I work on our agency & brand team across EMEA, and my role is to support our partners both existing & new, to find the best talent from junior level roles through to senior appointments.  Roles include:Comms Planning Director, EMEA – Network Media AgencyMedia Manager, Digital – Digital Agency Digital Media Manager – Global Consumer Product Brand Paid Social Manager – Independent Social Agency Global Account Director – Network Media AgencyStill being quite new to the industry, I’m constantly learning from our candidates & clients on the ever changing world of media, but the one thing always remains the same, our relationships are key to our success.

Working with our partners, suppliers, and clients, I ensure that the UA engine room remains fully oiled and ready for business. From sourcing best of breed tech and design, to organising global conferences and paying commission, I am the glue that binds teams across 4 offices. Get in touch if you think you have a product of service that is going to keep UA at the leading edge of global digital recruitment.

​Having been a CEO at a multinational agency group for over ten years in Asia Pacific, I bring deep insight into the leadership skills required to build, launch, grow or turn-around modern businesses in the region.I have experienced many different journeys taken by businesses and understand their leadership needs at each stage of their growth.I’ve pivoted this experience into heading up executive search for UA, as I truly believe there is a gap in the market for us to service the executive leadership space with a more tailored and long term focus with candidates and clients.

​My career in digital started on the media sales side 5 years ago, at a start-up fashion network, before I started in UA. In addition to that, I’ve also worked vendor side at a programmatic retargeting platform. These experiences, combined with the essential recruitment skills that I’ve learned at UA, have massively helped me pinpoint and identify my client’s hiring needs. I’ve worked with clients on the media agency, ad tech and martech sides, on roles across levels. I believe the key is understanding what both the client and candidate want, not just in terms of skills/career progression, but from a culture fit perspective as well!  Some of the key roles I’ve filled:Senior Commercial Director – global DSPSenior Planning Director – major media agency part of a global groupMarketing Lead – global travel DSP

​“I specialise in Technology Recruitment across Media Agencies & Marketing Services (adtech / martech / publishers) in Singapore and SEA. I have been working at Ultimate Asset since October 2016 and take pride in connecting some of the top talent across Data Science, Product Management and Engineering with the leaders in the Digital Media industry.  I deliver across a range of opportunities right from Mid to Director level across the above markets by taking a tailored approach for my candidates and clients. Having majored in Computer Science for my undergrad, I am able to qualify the technology candidates in a gatekeeping capacity for my clients and am also able to consult the candidates on what type of opportunities are best suited for their next professional endeavor.  The demand for strong technologists in Singapore and SEA across Digital Media (MNCs and Start-ups) has been on the rise with our clients looking adapting well to emerging technologies such as AI and Machine Learning to stay ahead of the curve.I take pride in the fact that I have been involved in helping them build their teams across different stages of their expansion by introducing them the best tech talent not just from within the industry but from outside the industry as well. “

​I love working with Agencies: Media, Creative, Digital, PR or UX specialized agencies. For me, it’s all about the culture and helping clients build it by finding talent that not only ticks all the boxes but embraces their ethos. I take pride in every single role I take on, from Account Execs (they are the future of the business, after all) to Managing Partners, and C Suite leaders.  I also love brands, and understand the type of talent that thrives within them – holistic marketing specialists, content virtuosos, PR wizards, and pretty much everyone who plays a part in the comms department. I am here for the long run, and I aim to build long lasting bonds with my clients, as their success is my success. Hit me up if you are in search of the right talent.

​I specialise in working on digital sales and marketing services roles within Ad Tech, Martech and SaaS businesses across SEA.  Roles include:Junior, mid and senior levelRegional Account Manager, APACDigital Sales ManagerHead of SalesDirector of Communications, APACBusiness Director ( Singapore/Indonesia )Country Lead, Philippines​I revel in the demands of the work that necessitated tenacity and resourcefulness; attributes particularly relevant to recruitment which I carved a career out of and found my niche in, specifically within digital advertising. Five years on, I am still spurred by the value I can provide by matching great individuals to great companies, and I endeavor to create more meaningful engagements for clients and candidates.

​I lead operations for the APAC business, which basically means I keep the team happy, especially when working out their commission payments!HR, marketing and events are a key part of my role.

​For 18 years, I have been a leading presence in the Talent Search & Recruitment market, ranging across all the media, digital, and technology sectors. I introduce world-leading talent to world-leading companies across ANZ, and strive to make the whole process seamless – from introduction to integration. I place people from exec-to-director level in every corner of the Media & Advertising landscape - across all major verticals and channels. I have lead external hiring initiatives on a contingency and search basis for a huge variety of companies in all major sectors and channels. My role is to provide individuals and businesses with the options and the insight they need to make informed, career-enhancing decisions. I work alongside people to give them choice, ideas & context. If you partner with me, we’re in it together.

​I recruit into the Technology and Media space, Specialising in Operational and Commercial roles into Tech Vendors, Media Agencies and Media Owners. My clients can vary from small to medium start-up businesses entering the ANZ market, all the way into enterprise and some of the biggest publishers globally. Roles include:•   Account Manager – Global Omni-Channel DSP•   Head of Supply APAC – Supply Adtech Vendor•   Sales Manager – Leading Publisher•   Head of Sales – Adtech Platform By immersing myself in the industry and attending and hosting events within the Adtech space, I continue to strive for a deeper understanding of the client’s needs and the candidates expectations. In doing so, I have created long term relationships across the Media Landscape that have led to a successful brand of recruitment under Ultimate Asset. ​​​

I specialise and partner with leaders in digital across the ANZ market, from new market entries to local & global brands, publishers, agencies, data and adtech companies. Roles include:National Director, Precision Media - Global Media AgencyGroup Business Director - Global Media AgencyManaging Director - Online Retail BrandManaging Director - Integrated Digital AgencyDigital Operations Director - PublisherMy passion is to leverage my years of digital leadership experience and my deep understanding of the market to create lasting professional partnerships between companies and people.

​I have 14 years of recruitment experience working with various global brands, agencies, startups, publishers and adTech companies across London, APAC and New York. My role based in New York is to establish and expand the Ultimate Asset’s brand presence across the USA by partnering with clients we work with in other markets as well as building a strong network locally.Although some say Recruitment is in my DNA I never underestimate the absolute importance of identifying the right talent for a company as well as remembering that candidates are our key assets and how changing career can impact their life.This reflects in my ‘high touch’ recruitment approach to all those involved. I see a lot of value in making sure my time is spent really understanding every client and candidate and having as much ‘facetime’ and regular communication as possible to foster long term relationships.

​As an experienced Digital Recruiter, I run the Ad-tech desk at Ultimate Asset USA. I specialize in commercial sales, ad-tech and programmatic roles. I cover a range of roles, from Executive MD to Sales Directors/Manager level.Coming from a Public Relations/Business Communications background and being both multi-cultural and multilingual, has allowed me to expand the business across the US and APAC (Sydney, Jakarta, Thailand and Manila) successfully.