Rikki Lear

Rikki Lear is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in digital marketing and HubSpot services. He was born in 1985 and has built a successful career in the marketing industry.1

Career Highlights

Founder and Director of Digital 22: Lear co-founded Digital 22 Online in 2012 and successfully grew it into a leading HubSpot agency in the UK, achieving HubSpot Elite Partner status.1 Under his leadership, the company expanded its operations to Canada through acquisition.1

Chief Marketing Officer at Avidly Plc: In September 2022, Lear was appointed as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and a member of the Management Team at Avidly Plc, following the acquisition of Digital 22 Online in January 2022.1

Recent Developments: As of late 2024, Lear has moved on to new ventures:

1. He became the CEO of Done Digital, focusing on helping businesses transform their marketing.3
2. He is now the Founder and Head of Growth at Synovis, a global digital agency built for speed and efficiency.6

Expertise and Contributions

Lear is known for his expertise in:

• Inbound marketing
• HubSpot services
• Digital marketing strategy
• Business growth

He has been a member of HubSpot's Partner Advisory Council in 2019-2020, showcasing his influence in the HubSpot ecosystem.14

Education and Qualifications

• Degree in Business Studies from Sheffield Hallam University
• Post-graduate studies (Level 7 Diplomas) in Marketing and Management and Leadership1
• Multiple HubSpot certifications, including HubSpot Trainer, Inbound Sales, and Growth-Driven Design4

Personal

Lear describes himself as a family man, gig-goer, and Sunderland AFC fan.2 He is passionate about growing businesses through marketing, web, sales enablement, and technology.25