As Sales and Marketing Director, Kirstie provides insight and leadership for the business development strategy and direction of CTI Digital and many of its major clients. For over 15 years she has driven growth in client services, new business, and marketing functions in several of the leading digital agencies in the UK, she is known for being a big idea conceptual thinker who sees and harnesses market-shaping opportunities. Winner of multiple DADI awards, including Creative Director of the Year and Creative Team of the Year, Kirstie has previously held the position of DMA North Chair and has developed and is an active collaborator in a number of NW and UK-wide digital initiatives.

Clients have ranged from Welcome Trust, Royal Household, Manchester Art Gallery, VW, London 2012, Everton FC, YHA, Durham Uni and Manchester Metropolitan University.

Involved over the years with Tech She Can, Innovate Her, Flipside, and Girl Geeks, Manchester Digital & BIMA – key focus to bring women in, and return to careers within digital.