This lays the foundation for the results we achieve for your organisation.
What is our ‘why’?
We want to make our mark on the world
We help organisations achieve their goals of growth. By helping them grow, we are assisting them in creating employment, which helps the local economy. This is our way of contributing to making the world a better place.
We feel this is more important now than ever before. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on businesses and our goal is to support as many of them as possible to get through these difficult times. We may not be able to solve every business's problems, but we can certainly help as much as possible with their marketing, starting with our free webinars.
Our Commitment To You
- We get you there
- We tell you how we do it
- We keep it simple
- We do what we say
- We keep you informed
- We help you on your journey to success
Meet the team
Director
Jag Panesar
Jag set up Xpand in 2007 with a goal to use his experience in marketing strategy to help organisations build their brand. Since then, he has delivered projects for clients across the UK including master chocolatiers Lindt & Sprungli and HM Prison Service.
Jag's core role is to ensure all projects are delivered to exceed client expectations and produce a return on their investment. He also delivers marketing masterclasses at various events to help improve people's understanding of marketing.
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Operations Manager
Simon Patchett
Simon is our operations manager and search marketing expert. He has previously carried out online marketing for well known brands such as Ladbrokes & First4Lawyers.
His role at Xpand involves managing our day to day activity as well as responsibility for search engine optimisation, pay per click advertising and creation of marketing strategies.
Web Developer
Ian Jones
Ian is our web developer. He is passionate about creating enjoyable and seamless user experiences as well as building websites that drive results.
A key area he also focuses on is the integration of websites with additional business systems such as CRMs and email software to ensure an efficient and smooth marketing process.
Digital Marketer
Danni Johnson
Danni is our Digital Marketer. She has previously worked as a Marketing Manager for a large education recruitment specialist, where she discovered a love for digital marketing. After completing her Digital Marketing CIM diploma, she made her exciting career move to Xpand.
Danni looks after all things content-related, including writing engaging content for our clients' websites and social media pages.
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Copywriter
Gemma Edwards
Gemma comes comes from a financial background, having worked in wealth management and regulated mortgage advice. She has a love of the creative word and creating engaging content that boosts your marketing and grows your audience.
Brand Consultant
Simon Glenn
With 24 years experience in brand and graphic design, Simon loves to work with clients to help them understand who they really are, what they really do and how to make their brand(s) speak to their perfect audiences. Simon's work speaks for itself.
Web Developer
Phil Storey
Phil is an experienced web developer that builds results-driven websites for a host of clients, as well as supplying excellent support to ensure our clients are well looked after.
Supporting the community is important to us. Organisations we have supported over the years include:
Northern Max3 Growth Programme
Mentoring new start businesses in the Leeds/ Bradford area through the Accelerator Programme in partnership with Bradford Council and Ad:Venture.
Los Pollos Lockdown
A pro bono branding project for a social enterprise initiative to delivery Spanish rotisserie chicken to NHS staff during the Covid-19 pandemic
JCI Easter Egg Appeal
Annual involvement to collect Easter Eggs for disadvantaged children throughout Yorkshire
JCI Secret Santa Appeal
Annual involvement to collect Christmas presents for disadvantaged children throughout Yorkshire
Saltaire Festival
Pro bono branding and design & development of their new website and two years on the Board of Directors
Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice
Assistance at fundraising events and participation in the Keighley Big 10k Run
Bradford YMCA
Pro bono branding, stationery design and a brief period on the Board of Directors
Marie Curie
Raised over £1000 for Marie Curie cancer care through a 5km swimathon
Bradford and Airedale Cancer Support
Pro bono literature design to support the charity’s 25th anniversary.
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