Stephen Rumbelow

Experience

Stephen, a seasoned Global Sales & Marketing Leader, boasts a 20-year track record in digital marketing, navigating diverse sectors from startups to established Corporates, with experience on both client and agency sides.

As Group CEO at Optimise Media, Stephen led a remarkable 69% increase in operating profits, transforming the company into an award-winning global network with a refreshed brand identity and a comprehensive global product suite. At the Royal Society of Chemistry, he exceeded a £50 million sales target during the pandemic, turning around a commercial strategy to achieve a record-breaking £3 million net profit over two years. His strategic prowess shone through the acclaimed "ChemisTRY Making the Difference" campaign, amassing 4 million YouTube views and 21 million impressions.

Possessing an entrepreneurial mindset and a versatile skillset, Stephen tackles marketing challenges with agility and creativity, consistently delivering innovative solutions. With a history of managing multi-million-pound budgets, he crafts award-winning campaigns and builds powerful brands, prioritising customer-centricity through a data-driven, unified sales-marketing strategy. 

Having served as a C-level sales and marketing leader, leading global teams of over 200, Stephen understands business pain points. Stephen is passionate about leveraging Generative AI to shape the future of marketing, and specialises in providing brand and marketing strategy consulting for SMEs. For over two years, Stephen has been igniting brands, attracting ideal clients, and transforming businesses, offering a wealth of expertise and a commitment to impactful results.