the team
We have over 115 people all making a valuable contribution to our (and your) business – here’s the Senior Management Team complete with contact details...
the directors
steve holder
managing director
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call 01271 313621
steve holder
managing director
Steve joined the advertising world in 1989 originally as Finance Director before becoming Managing Director of Artavia in 1994. The world may have changed since then but thanks to Steve our values have not! Recognising the commercial pressures our clients face, Steve rightly comments that they respect honesty, value for money and hard work - sentiments that we continue to deliver to this day.
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simon gear
digital director
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call 01271 313612
simon gear
digital director
Something of an academic and a logical thinker, Simon has always been at the forefront of Artavia's online operations. From early beginnings to its present position as an integral element of our business, the digital department has grown not in part due to Simon's expertise and commitment.
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scott walker
sales director
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call 01271 313624
scott walker
sales director
Scott joined Artavia 3 years ago as Director of Operations in our Exeter office. He quickly proved himself as a strategic thinker and tough negotiator securing the best deals and commercial terms for Exeter's clients. This expertise has been extended to account teams company wide as a result of his recent promotion to the board.
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tracy harvey
creative director
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call 01271 313620
tracy harvey
creative director
It's only been a year since Tracy joined Artavia but the positive impact on the creative output from the design team has been immeasurable. Tracy is a rare breed in being both commercial and creative - and she's a nice person to boot!
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tony atkinson
creative services director
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call 01271 313617
tony atkinson
creative services director
A marketing and print management background from both client and agency side has given Tony a wealth of experience. Now driving our creative services and direct response TV (DRTV) sector of the business.
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steve sanger
bournemouth
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call 01202 293999
steve sanger
bournemouth
Originally from a financial background, Steve joined the agency as an Account Executive. Regular promotions have ultimately seen him become Director of Operations. Knowing and understanding the issues clients face on a day to day basis has enabled Steve to develop the Bournemouth team to exceptional levels of service.
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shala neal
exeter
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call 01392 495529
shala neal
exeter
Another home grown talent, Shala has also worked in the marketing department of a world leading brand. Her extensive experience has enabled her to focus on developing the strategies of key clients and the skill set of the Exeter team. She's that good we even have her doing Artavia's marketing these days!
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julie tillotson
skipton
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call 01756 701640
julie tillotson
skipton
With 15 years' Artavia experience, Julie knows about delivering client service. It's why she heads up our team in Skipton that manage clients with smaller budgets - but expectations of higher returns! Whilst the budgets are smaller, the volume is higher and Skipton now services more clients than any other office. It's a tough job but one that is testament to the dedication and hard work of Julie and her team.
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