Middlesbrough-based agency expands team and leadership as it scales services and invests in regional talent.
Digital marketing agency Outrank has announced a major expansion of its business, welcoming 10 new hires in the past month, including two board appointments to strengthen its leadership team.
Joining the board as a non-executive advisor is David Crawford, former MD of Branded3, one of the UK’s most respected search and digital agencies. David brings extensive experience in scaling search-led businesses, alongside deep expertise in SEO as a performance channel. In his role, he will provide strategic oversight across growth, positioning and operational development, working closely with the leadership team to support Outrank’s continued evolution.
The agency has also appointed experienced M&A specialist Amit Aggarwal to its advisory board, bringing nearly three decades of experience across leading financial institutions, including JPMorgan, Baugur Group and PwC. Having advised privately-owned, private equitybacked and listed businesses on growth strategy, his appointment is expected to play a key role in shaping Outrank’s next phase of expansion.
Founder Stephen Robinson said: “We’ve always been ambitious about where we want to take the business, and bringing in the right people at board level is critical to doing that in the right way. David’s experience in building and scaling a leading search agency adds an important dimension, particularly as we continue to strengthen our offering in SEO and performance marketing. Amit brings a huge amount of commercial experience and strategic insight, and his input is already helping us think bigger about the future of Outrank.”
Amit Aggarwal added: “Outrank has built a strong foundation, combining technical expertise with a clear focus on delivering results for clients. There’s a real energy and ambition within the business, and I’m looking forward to supporting the team as they scale and continue to evolve their offering.”
David Crawford said: “Outrank has a strong platform to build from, with clear strengths in search and a leadership team that understands where it wants to go. I’m looking forward to working with the business at a strategic level, helping to refine its positioning, strengthen its operational approach and support its continued growth in an increasingly competitive and fastmoving digital landscape.”
Alongside its board appointments, the business has also welcomed an additional eight new recruits across a range of roles, further enhancing its capabilities in SEO, web development, social media and AI-led technology.
The hires build on Outrank’s existing team of more than 60 employees, reflecting a period of sustained growth for the Middlesbroughheadquartered agency as it continues to expand its client base and service offering.
Outrank’s approach to recruitment focuses on identifying and developing talent rather than hiring solely to fill vacancies. This has enabled the agency to scale while maintaining a strong, collaborative culture.
That culture was recently recognised at a national level, with Outrank ranked among the UK’s Best Medium Workplaces by Great Place to Work in 2026, having previously placed third in the small business category.
Operations Director Francesca Kosina added: “We’re proud to be creating opportunities in the region and attracting people who want to be part of something we’re building long-term.”
The latest round of hiring highlights Outrank’s continued investment in the North East, contributing to job creation and supporting the region’s growing reputation as a hub for digital and tech talent.
With new talent joining across multiple disciplines and strengthened leadership at board level, Outrank is well positioned to continue expanding its reach and supporting businesses across the UK with performancedriven digital marketing.
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