Who are we?
Over the past 10 years, we’ve become a seasoned team of web developers, digital marketers and creators, based in Sheffield and working with businesses across the UK and beyond to help them Arise!
Digital marketing is something we’re passionate about. As a team deeply rooted in the Sheffield business community, we have developed a strong understanding of what it takes to help local and national businesses grow their online presence and achieve real, measurable results.
Our impressive portfolio of clients includes businesses from a wide range of industries who we’ve achieved remarkable results for.
Ben Walker
Director
Director
As well as Director and owner of Arise, Ben is also a digital marketing specialist overseeing all our projects.
Prior to founding the company back in 2014, Ben has been working in web for over 20 years and completed a degree in Computing, worked at an award-winning design agency, and purchased a social media business.
Ben is also a prolific writer having written articles for publications such as Boagworld, Hotel Owner, Hotel Designs, Boutique Hotelier, Hotel Speak, Luxury Hospitality Magazine and Boutique Hotel News.
When he’s not at work you’ll typically find him at home spending time with the family and playing with his little girl, in the great outdoors, or at church.
Ben is an avid Star Wars fan and once helped a group of Latvians push a coach up a motorway in a blizzard.
Daniel Evison
Head of Digital Marketing
Head of Digital Marketing
Daniel is our Head of Digital Marketing at Arise and brings a wealth of experience to the team.
He graduated with a marketing degree in 2017 and has worked in the industry ever since. He’s always had a passion for all things digital and knew it was an industry he could thrive in.
Daniel also loves football (playing & watching), outdoorsy ventures into the peaks, travelling, and is an avid festival goer.
He’s also a twin, and cycled the world’s most dangerous road and survived.
Alex Hollingworth
Head of Web Dev
Head of Web Dev
Alex brings a host of website development skills to the team.
Alex is a website developer, he builds websites, supports clients with their web needs, dabbles in SEO, and writes an occasional blog post. Alex loves to experiment with web design and coding. He has a degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Lincoln, and lots of experience as a web developer and QA tester.
Alex built his first website as a means of playing games on the school computers. He also once spent Spent 6 months travelling Asia, collects vinyl, and is a DJ.
Favorite quote?
Some might find me borderline attractive from afar But afar is not where I can stay and there you are – FFS
Andy Lester
Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager
Andy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Arise Team.
30 years of building relationships and account management. Andy is passionate about service and helping businesses grow.
Andy is the Father to his beautiful daughter. He’s a multiple winner in American 9 ball pool and snooker and loves to compete in his free time. When he’s not playing cue sports, he enjoys exploring new cities and indulging in good food and wine.
One of Andy’s favourite expressions is “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” It’s clear that his dedication and hard work have paid off, and we’re thrilled to have him on the Arise Team.
Matheus Barancelli
Search Specialist
Search Specialist
Matheus graduated in Business Administration from Universidade Paranaense in 2009 and earned a Master’s in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Universidade de Coimbra in 2017.
His multidisciplinary background enables a proactive approach to problem-solving. He’s passionate about search marketing and technology and has experience working in the UK, US, and Brazilian markets.
Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, playing the guitar, travelling, and watching football and he’s fluent in three languages!
Luisa Lusuardi
Digital Marketing Manager
Digital Marketing Manager
Luisa is an experienced marketing and communications specialist with a strong focus on social and influencer marketing.
Her background includes building and managing online communities across a diverse range of sectors, including the hotel, gaming, podcast, and agriculture industries.
Outside of her professional life, Luisa enjoys trying new restaurants and cafés every weekend, bringing her Kindle everywhere but never finding the time to read, and, despite her efforts, being terrible at video games.
