I'm an experienced agency leader with a 17-year career spanning media, sponsorship and branding across London and Dublin. I focus on digital strategy and integrated activation, and I lead multi-channel marketing teams delivering campaigns that meet commercial objectives. I've held senior roles at CSM (now Wasserman) as Digital Content Director, at Allied Global Marketing in London as VP of Client Solutions, and most recently as Business Director at Originate in Dublin, where I manage senior client relationships such as Marriott, Union Investments and the LDA, and lead project teams across social, web, SEO, branding and design with a focus on growing business.

Sean Roberts

I'm an experienced agency leader with a 17-year career spanning media, sponsorship and branding across London and Dublin. I focus on digital strategy and integrated activation, and I lead multi-channel marketing teams delivering campaigns that meet commercial objectives. I've held senior roles at CSM (now Wasserman) as Digital Content Director, at Allied Global Marketing in London as VP of Client Solutions, and most recently as Business Director at Originate in Dublin, where I manage senior client relationships such as Marriott, Union Investments and the LDA, and lead project teams across social, web, SEO, branding and design with a focus on growing business.

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I’m an experienced agency leader with a 17-year career spanning media, sponsorship and branding across London and Dublin. I focus on digital strategy and integrated activation, and I lead multi-channel marketing teams delivering campaigns that meet commercial objectives.

I’ve held senior roles at CSM (now Wasserman) as Digital Content Director, at Allied Global Marketing in London as VP of Client Solutions, and most recently as Business Director at Originate in Dublin, where I manage senior client relationships such as Marriott, Union Investments and the LDA, and lead project teams across social, web, SEO, branding and design with a focus on growing business.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Business Director at Originate
July 1, 2024 - Present
Strategise digital campaigns, branding strategy and execution, web, performance & SEO projects, overseeing a marketing team of 5. Hold senior client relationships with a suite of clients including the LDA, Union Investments, KPMG, and Marriott. Lead project teams on social, web, SEO, branding and design briefs to grow the business and strengthen client relationships.
Vice President, Client Solutions (EMEA) at Allied Global Marketing
November 1, 2020 - July 31, 2024
Led the London office of 20 and integrated teams across media, partnerships, social and experiential to deliver integrated digital-led performance briefs. Held EMEA P&L responsibility and was a member of the agency global leadership team.
Account Director at Allied Global Marketing
October 1, 2018 - November 1, 2020
Led strategy and campaign activity for audience growth and engagement across international clients including NBC, IMAX, Warner Brothers, Netflix and Amazon; managed client and agency budgets; led an office of 20; part of international leadership team overseeing partnerships, paid media, creative, experiential and performance campaigns.
Digital Content Director at CSM (Sport and Entertainment) / Wasserman
January 1, 2016 - October 1, 2018
Digital content and communications strategies driving business objectives for major sporting bodies and brands; sponsorship terms, brand communications strategy, sponsorship activation, and new business development. Campaigns for Gazprom (Chelsea FC), NFL London, HSBC Wimbledon sponsorship, and Longines, among others.
Senior Digital Account Manager at CSM
April 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Account management for digital campaigns; sponsorship terms and activation; work with Gazprom, NFL, HSBC, Longines.
Digital Account Manager at CSM
November 1, 2011 - April 1, 2014
Digital account management; sponsorship terms; campaigns.
Digital Marketing Manager at Realex Payments
January 1, 2011 - November 1, 2011
Developed a digital strategy for the B2B online payments platform centered on social media and website optimization, overseeing a 75% increase in web sales leads during the tenure.
Distribution Manager at Teachers TV
September 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Digital marketer and distribution manager; grew the service's organic online footprint through reach-focused content partnerships and organic social media content.
Account Executive at Cybercom Digital Agency
February 1, 2007 - February 1, 2008
Digital agency work including media buying, CRM and copywriting for clients such as Vodafone, Jurys Inns, RBS, Hearst Digital and Carlsberg.

Education

Squared Online (Google) - Digital Marketing certificate at Squared Online
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
MA in Public Relations at Dublin Institute of Technology
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies at Dublin Business School
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
BA in Politics and Geography at University College Dublin
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Leaving Certificate at Stratford College, Rathgar, Dublin
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026

Qualifications

Squared Online - Digital Marketing Certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
MA in Public Relations
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
BA in Politics and Geography
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026
Leaving Certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government