A marketing and communications agency based in the Isle of Man has made significant strides in its organisational growth.
The firm’s expansion is set to bolster its capabilities with the recruitment of top-tier professionals.
New Head of Strategy and PR
Isle of Man-based marketing agency has successfully recruited Richard Slee as its new head of strategy and PR.
This appointment aims to enhance 572’s services for its fast-growing client base, which now includes some of the island’s largest brands from various sectors.
A Growing Team
With the addition of Richard Slee, the team now comprises eight specialists.
Slee’s entry marks a new chapter for the agency, allowing them to offer dedicated PR and reputation management solutions.
The firm continues to search for a head of digital marketing to complete its leadership team.
Richard Slee’s Background
Richard Slee brings over two decades of experience in marketing and PR roles.
He has previously run his own consultancy, serving clients across the Isle of Man and the UK.
His expertise spans sectors like commercial property, professional services, automotive retail, and tourism.
Community Involvement
Slee is actively involved in the third sector.
He serves as a trustee for the Diana Princess of Wales Hospice Care at Home Trust and the marketing director for the island’s Commonwealth Games Association.
He was also the press officer for Team Isle of Man at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
His roles extend to the IoD Isle of Man committee, where he chairs the marketing and PR sub-committee.
Agency’s Impressive Growth
The agency doubled its turnover in 2023, demonstrating significant growth.
This progression is driven by its ability to attract some of the Isle of Man’s largest and most diverse brands.
The new hires are a strategic move to sustain and amplify this growth trajectory.
Expert Endorsement
Peter Wicks, director at the agency, praised Richard Slee’s appointment.
Wicks stated, ‘Richard is a recognised and deservedly lauded expert in his field. His wealth of experience is impressive.’
Wicks believes Slee’s addition to the team will help the agency continue its growth and success.
The expectation is that Slee will nurture client relationships and drive effective marketing campaigns.
Slee’s Perspective
Richard Slee expressed his excitement about joining the agency. He commented, ‘Having worked with 572 on several projects, I know first-hand the high esteem in which they’re held by clients.’
Slee sees the agency’s ambitious plans and the experienced team as a key reason for his decision to join.
His experience working with the agency previously made the decision to join straightforward.
The agency is on the brink of further growth with its strategic hires.
Slee’s expertise is expected to play a crucial role in this expansion.