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Nearly 20 years at the sharp end of digital.

From my first web analytics role at Clydesdale Bank in October 2006, through global ecommerce at Philip Morris International, commercial intelligence at SharkNinja, and into independent consultancy — a detailed look at the work that got me here.

Oct 2006 — Present 10 Organisations 50+ Global Markets Contracting since 2018
CAREER OVERVIEW

A career built on making data matter.

I started in digital analytics almost 20 years ago, before GA4 existed, before ecommerce was mainstream and before most businesses had any idea what to do with their website data. What's stayed constant throughout is the same discipline: get close to the data, understand the business, and make the insight actionable.

Independent Consultancy (2018 — Present)

Independent Digital Consultant

JS Digital Consultancy Limited · Client: London FS — Mortgage Broker, London
Nov 2025 — Present

Working independently with SMEs and startups as a hands-on digital partner — taking full ownership of strategy, execution and ongoing performance management across the complete digital mix. Founded JS Digital Consultancy to formalise this practice and provide growing businesses with enterprise-grade digital expertise at an accessible scale.

  • Led end-to-end website redesign
  • Developed and executed SEO strategy
  • Built and launched Google Ads framework
  • Created and delivered email marketing campaigns
  • Implemented end-to-end tagging and tracking using GA4, Microsoft Clarity and Google Search Console
  • Integrated lead capture forms and CRM pipeline using GoHighLevel
  • Conducted planning workshops and regular governance meetings
Achievement

Built a complete, fully tracked digital presence from scratch — delivering consistent inbound leads from digital channels for the first time.

GA4 Microsoft Clarity Google Search Console Google Ads GoHighLevel SEO Email Marketing

Digital Analytics & Customer Data Analyst

Indicia Konica Minolta · Client: JTI — 8 EMEA Markets
Jul 2025 — Oct 2025

Engaged by the agency to support JTI's global team across 8 EMEA markets, delivering comprehensive digital performance analysis, customer behaviour insights and loyalty programme effectiveness reporting across a complex multi-market environment.

  • Conducted GA4 analytics across key website funnels
  • Used Content Square for customer journey and UX analysis
  • Queried and analysed customer and loyalty programme data within Treasure Data CDP using SQL
  • Delivered monthly cross-market performance reports
  • Collaborated with UX, data and client management teams
GA4 Content Square Treasure Data CDP SQL 8 EMEA Markets

Storytelling Analyst — Consultant

Unilever · Global Markets
Feb 2025 — Apr 2025

Brought in to translate complex global datasets into compelling strategic narratives — combining analytical rigour with storytelling craft to forecast market trends and inform category strategy across global regions.

  • Analysed market research, customer behaviour and social media data
  • Developed clear, engaging data narratives tailored to varied senior business audiences
  • Partnered with data science teams to build models
  • Incorporated regional nuances, cultural dynamics and competitive context
  • Delivered insights that directly shaped strategic direction
Market Research Data Modelling Strategic Storytelling Global Markets

Commercial Insights & Analytics Consultant

Ipsos Jarmany · Client: SharkNinja — UK, Germany, France (Air Fryers, Vacuum Cleaners, Beauty)
Jul 2023 — Dec 2024

Served as the embedded commercial data expert for SharkNinja, generating actionable insights on pricing, promotional impact, market positioning and competitive landscape across Air Fryers, Vacuum Cleaners and Beauty — three product categories across three EMEA markets.

  • Synthesised data from Domo, GfK, Google Analytics, media channels and Statista
  • Managed daily, weekly and monthly reporting cadence
  • Conducted financial analysis — variance analysis, trend modelling and revenue forecasting
  • Performed competitor analysis
  • Identified category gaps and opportunities, crafting sales stories
  • Delivered commercial recommendations to senior management
Domo GfK Google Analytics Statista UK · Germany · France

Ecommerce Performance Optimisation Consultant

Philip Morris International · 50+ Markets, D2C
May 2021 — May 2023

A two-year global engagement monitoring and optimising D2C ecommerce performance across 50+ PMI markets — delivering deep-dive analysis on product launches, web feature releases and digital channel performance at scale, while leading the full migration from Google Analytics Universal 360 to GA4.

  • Established standardised KPI framework and automated dashboards
  • Monitored ecommerce KPIs globally
  • Delivered deep-dive analysis on the complete customer journey
  • Facilitated monthly performance reviews
  • Conducted impact analysis on website feature launches
  • Forecast performance in line with global objectives
  • Led migration from Google Analytics Universal 360 to GA4
  • Trained new team members and interns
Achievement

15% improvement in global conversion rates · £500k+ in wasted media spend identified and reallocated · 80% reduction in manual reporting time through automation.

GA Universal 360 GA4 Power BI 50+ Markets D2C

Digital Analytics Consultant

River Island · 9 International Domains & Mobile App
Dec 2019 — Dec 2020

Identified opportunities to improve customer experience and drive sales for River Island's ecommerce web and app business through omnichannel insight. Later in the engagement, the role became heavily focused on leading a major analytics transformation — migrating from Adobe Analytics to GA360 and implementing mobile app analytics using Firebase across 9 international domains.

  • Identified pinch points and optimisation opportunities
  • Aligned insights with River Island's A/B testing programme
  • Delivered insight to stakeholders at all levels
  • Designed and maintained automated daily, weekly and monthly reports
  • Led full analytics platform migration from Adobe Analytics to GA360 across 9 international domains
  • Implemented mobile app analytics using GA360 and Firebase
Achievement

Successfully delivered analytics platform migration across 9 international domains and mobile app — a major transformation delivered within a 12-month contract.

Adobe Analytics GA360 Firebase 9 Domains App Analytics

Insights & Analytics Lead — Consultant

Mothercare PLC · UK Pricing & Trade Plan
Mar 2019 — Sep 2019

Recruited, developed and led a high-performing analytics insight team, delivering actionable insights from omnichannel data sources to improve customer experience and drive sales across the Mothercare business.

  • Hired and led a team of analysts
  • Led measurement planning — defining success criteria
  • Built customer segmentation analytics
  • Drove UK pricing strategy and trade plan
  • Created a test-and-learn environment
Omnichannel Analytics CRM Team Leadership Pricing Strategy

Digital Analytics Lead — Consultant

Costa Coffee · App & Web Analytics
May 2018 — Feb 2019

The first contract engagement after transitioning to independent consultancy — delivering actionable customer behaviour insights from Costa's digital app and web products, with a particular focus on mobile app analytics and identifying new measurement opportunities.

  • Developed digital analytics reporting for mobile app and website
  • Sourced and analysed mobile app data using Firebase, APT, Magento CRM, iTunes Connect and Google Play Console
  • Built custom performance dashboards
  • Aligned all reporting with the wider digital data strategy
  • Ensured insights were clearly communicated with tailored messaging
Firebase Google Analytics Adobe Analytics Magento CRM App Analytics
Permanent Roles — Earlier Career

Digital Insights & Analytics Manager — Consumer Healthcare GB & Ireland

GlaxoSmithKline · Sensodyne, Voltarol, Oilatum, Beechams (15+ Brand Sites)
Dec 2014 — May 2018

Owned digital insights and analytics for GSK Consumer Healthcare's ecommerce channel and 15+ brand and content marketing websites — including Sensodyne, Voltarol, Oilatum and Beechams — across the GB and Ireland markets.

  • Established the analytics roadmap for the business
  • Produced monthly dashboards covering KPI performance, share of voice, competitor analysis and conversion metrics
  • Integrated data from Google Analytics, Omniture and CRM (Servoy)
  • Analysed price elasticity and promotional impact
  • Used Hitwise data to map 150+ competitor websites
  • Identified critical drop-off in the checkout journey — recommended Guest Checkout and mobile-first improvements
Highlight Achievement

Checkout recommendations drove a 20% increase in basket conversion — generating over £35,000 in additional monthly revenue.

Google Analytics Omniture Hitwise Amazon Vendor Central Power BI

Web Analytics Manager — Group Digital Channel

CPP Group · UK, Austria, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Brazil, Mexico
Oct 2012 — Dec 2014

Responsible for implementation and management of web analytics across all CPP web properties globally — creating a centralised data repository integrating multiple analytics platforms and delivering customer intelligence to stakeholders.

  • Delivered detailed web analysis through management dashboards
  • Measured effectiveness of online marketing channels
  • Supported UX and ecommerce development
  • Successfully implemented Google Analytics across 7 international markets (UK, Austria, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Brazil, Mexico)
  • Trained and mentored local teams
  • Used Brandwatch for social monitoring
Achievement

Rolled out GA across 7 international markets — training local teams and establishing measurement frameworks from scratch in each.

Google Analytics Clicktale GoSquared Brandwatch 7 Markets

Digital Analytics & Website Development Analyst · Project Analyst · Technical Advisor

National Australia Group — Clydesdale & Yorkshire Banks · Glasgow, UK
Dec 2005 — Oct 2012

A seven-year career spanning three distinct roles — beginning in internet banking support, moving into analytical project work and ultimately becoming the primary web analytics and digital development resource for the Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank online channels. This is where my digital analytics journey began, in October 2006.

  • Managed web analytics tools and produced management information
  • Tracked customer journeys end-to-end
  • Led redesign of Clydesdale Bank (cbonline.co.uk) and Yorkshire Bank (ybonline.co.uk) websites using IBM WebSphere CMS
  • TCF (Treating Customers Fairly) champion
  • Delivered Lean Sigma project on First Call Resolution
Highlight Achievement

Lean Sigma project delivered estimated annual financial savings of £243,750 — a 2% reduction in call and branch transfers.

Google Analytics IBM WebSphere CMS Lean Sigma Green Belt FSA Compliance

Team Manager (Sales Coach)

JP Morgan Chase · Mumbai, India
Mar 2004 — Sep 2005

Early career sales management role — overseeing the performance of 3 teams of 15 financial services advisors, developing coaching frameworks and managing product training programmes.

  • Managed sales performance across 3 teams consistently meeting monthly targets
  • Delivered product training on Chase financial products
  • Collaborated with US counterparts to share best practices
Highlight Achievement

Awarded JP Morgan Leadership Certificate for demonstrated leadership on a key project.

Sales Management Team Coaching Financial Services
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
2005–2007
MSc Management Information Systems

Glasgow Caledonian University

2002–2004
MBA International Business

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences Formerly Allahabad Agricultural Institute (AAIDU)

2003–2005
Master of Commerce

University of Mumbai

Certification
Lean Sigma Green Belt

National Australia Group

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FAQs

Common questions.

Career history, availability, and the tools I work with.

Nearly twenty. The first digital analytics role was at Clydesdale Bank in October 2006, followed by agency and client-side roles, before moving into global ecommerce performance for multinational brands, and then into independent consultancy under the JS Digital IQ name.

Yes. Senior analytics and digital delivery contracts are a core part of the practice, running alongside the SME consultancy. Current availability and notice period are best discussed directly, since both change depending on what is already committed elsewhere.

From FTSE 100 companies and global multinationals through to single-owner businesses. The enterprise work covered brands including Unilever, Philip Morris International and GlaxoSmithKline; the SME work covers owner-managed firms with no in-house digital function at all, which is a very different kind of problem.

Google Analytics 4, Adobe Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio, Power BI, Tableau, Content Square, Glassbox, Treasure Data, Google Ads, GoHighLevel, WordPress and Shopify, plus SQL for the questions a reporting layer simply cannot answer on its own. Tools follow the question, not the reverse.

The current focus is consultancy and contract work rather than permanent employment, but a genuinely interesting proposition is always worth a conversation. It costs nothing to ask, and asking is considerably better than assuming the answer in either direction without checking first.

Delivering business growth through digital means — nearly 20 years of enterprise experience across global brands like Unilever, PMI, GSK and Costa Coffee, personally applied to growing UK businesses.

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