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Gateshead-based revenue growth specialist Revolution has announced a new management structure as it accelerates growth plans by creating over 25 jobs and doubling turnover in the next 12 months.
Digital director Adam Blenkinsop is stepping up to become CEO, with founder Gill Burgess moving to the role of Strategic Board Advisor.
Having joined the business in 2008, Adam has been influential in developing Revolution’s digital transformation offer and in his new role as CEO is responsible for the overall running of the business and doubling revenue in 2022.
Revolution founder Gill, who started the business in 2003 will be supporting Adam and the senior team, as the company presses ahead with its growth plans.
Speaking of the change of structure, Gill said: “Over the last 19 years I’ve been delighted to see Revolution develop from a small marketing agency in Hexham to a leading provider of revenue-first growth strategies - and in the process help companies to grow faster and better.
Our succession plan has been in place for some time and this is simply the next phase in the Revolution journey. Such is the change of pace within the industry, Adam is perfectly poised to lead Revolution and take the company forward. I am delighted to be supporting Adam and our fantastic team throughout 2022 and beyond.”
Adam Blenkinsop added: “Our success to date is testament to Gill’s hard work and constant support for the team. We have exciting growth plans, including doubling revenue and onboarding 25 new hires in the next 12 months, so it’s going to be another exciting year. With a talented and energetic management team and our brilliant delivery teams, we’re ready to fuel our growth ambitions.”
To help Revolution achieve its growth targets, Adam Catlow, Josh Tulip and Chris Glancey have joined the senior leadership team. Adam Catlow moves to the role of Chief Technical Officer, Josh Tulip has been appointed as Chief Growth Officer and Chris Glancey has been promoted to the position of Chief Strategy Officer. Together, the Revolution leadership team provides strategic board-level support to high growth, large SMEs and Corporates.
The trio are responsible for the overall success of the business and are charged with accelerating growth and expanding the company’s presence across the UK.
Speaking of the growth plans, the CEO added: “Over the last 12 months, our teams in Newcastle and Manchester have achieved success following a number of significant new client wins. Our proposition of delivering revenue-first growth strategies has resonated with ambitious businesses and we are seeing fantastic results.
The impact of our work is underpinning our strategy and is central to our growth ambitions. Throughout the next 12 months, we are looking to create 15 new jobs in our Manchester office, another 10 in the North East as well as expanding in new territories. There is real opportunity to leverage our revenue-first approach and I am truly excited to see what the future holds.”
The new changes come off the back of a bumper year for Revolution. January 2022 also sees the launch of its new brand – cementing its position as revenue growth specialists.
And despite the Covid-19 Pandemic, Revolution is continuing its growth trajectory following a successful 12 months. Throughout 2021, revenues increased by over 50% and seven new hires joined the team. This growth was accelerated by the acquisition of The Roundhouse Digital in January 2021.
“Our new brand more accurately reflects our key service offering and showcases how we operate on a day-to-day basis. The revenue-first approach reflects how we help companies grow faster and better through demand generation strategies as well as helping brands reduce friction and increase efficiencies through digital transformation, “Adam Blenkinsop explained.
