Reading, United Kingdom - April 1st, 2025.
We're pleased to announce that Dan Merrilees, who has served as Operations Director since January 2024, will be promoted to the role of Managing Director at Blend, effective April 1, 2025.
Company founders Sean Sweet and Phil Vallender have ambitious growth plans as we introduce new, innovative offerings to the market and prepare to open our first US office in 2025. Accelerated growth requires a strong and committed team, so Dan's experience made him a natural choice to lead our next growth phase.
"Dan is an exceptional talent; balancing operational excellence, ambition and experience in equal measures. Having joined Blend in early 2024, he demonstrated great leadership skills and I'm delighted that he has agreed to become our new MD. We have ambitious plans for growth and this appointment is an important step in our future success."
Sean Sweet,
Co-Founder at Blend
Dan Merrilees brings a wealth of operational experience to his new role, having previously driven operational efficiencies and profitability at several large, successful agencies. His exceptional leadership skills and proven ability to drive positive change position him as the ideal person to guide Blend into its next growth phase.
"As Managing Director, my focus is clear: scaling Blend with a strong commercial focus while maintaining the creative and performance excellence that sets us apart. We will continue to enhance our operational efficiencies and leverage data-driven insights to make smarter decisions, seize new opportunities, and to strengthen our position as the number one HubSpot website agency."
Dan Merrilees,
Managing Director at Blend
We want to assure our existing clients that this transition will have minimal impact on the day-to-day operations of your projects and accounts. In fact, you can expect to see enhanced efficiency and improved results as we evolve under Dan's leadership.
For new clients, this appointment marks an extremely exciting point to start working with us. Our commitment to continually enhancing operational efficiencies underscores Blend's primary objective: delivering results-driven marketing expertise. By refining our processes and improving our operational efficiency, we maximise the impact of our clients' budgets, ensuring more effective service and better results.
