. Manley

“Giving Manley the recognition he deserves in a LinkedIn post is not possible. I've been trying for six months.  Working with Manley is the right decision, every time.”

“There’s a lot of really thoughtful recommendations on LinkedIn for Manley, all of them are very true and very accurate. Read them and you’ll have a pretty good feel for Manley's impact on the people and businesses he’s helped over the years, particularly in the digital, retail and agency worlds. We did some good deals together. Whenever Manley stays at our house, my 6 year old son gets very excited and when Manley adds new COVID bedtime reading books to his YouTube channel we both get excited (and laugh our way through them together). Manley is kind and he cares a lot and unlike many of us, a lot of his time is dedicated to helping others…his favourite question is ‘how can I help you?” There’s a chance you may be talking to Manley about a new direction, something different to the tech and agency world he’s inhabited for the past few decades. If you are, please hire him.”

“One of the best hires of my career. Evaluated, hired, trained and directly managed Manley as we established BloomReach's UK office and built out the staff, circa 2011/12. Manley is highly skilled and commands authority in domain expertise, excels at building credibility, confidence and interpersonal relationships with customers, and provides considered counsel based upon decades of successful experience in his field. Manley was pivotal in BloomReach's success at establishing our initial foothold in UK and what then became our beachhead to the continent. He'd be excellent in an advisory/board role, customer recruitment/persuasion, and in helping educate and lead teams. Also a joy to work with. Didn't pay me to say that.”

“I worked closely with Manley for four years at BloomReach and highly recommend him. I was the product marketing manager for a new solution and Manley's help steering the development roadmap and product positioning were huge assets. I accompanied Manley on a number of customer calls in the UK and saw how his strategic thinking, active listening and creative solutions benefited the customer and BloomReach. He's sharp, witty, naturally inquisitive and humble. I truly hope to work with Manley again someday.”

“I think of Manley as an Icon. Manley is a builder, someone who can lay the foundation, do everything possible, and more than what's possible to create impact and that too 10x impact. I would always read of all the amazing things that Manly did in the UK office and think this is the last example of all the amazing stuff, but Manley, as usual, would surpass that level :) again and again. Manly has an uncanny ability to relate to people, build relationships, and trust and be a leader who sees the big picture. He with his talent has scaled the company to great heights. Last but not least he is too witty! It's an honor to work with Lord Manley at the same time and space! ”

“Having worked with Manley several times, I would happily do so again. A unique character with a wealth of knowledge and experience, happy to answer any question fired at him, you can be sure of a refreshingly honest opinion. Affable, always inclusive and solution focused, his collaborative approach and expertise make him a great person to have on board and an asset to any business. ”

“Building Bloomreach would have been impossible without Manley.  He fulfilled so many roles during his tenure, all of them critical.  All of the largest, most complex deals were won, largely because of his way of matching the business problem with our solutions.  More than this, Manley embodies a unique and memorable approach, with flair, panache and authority.  A must hire for any savvy tech organisation. I would work with him again anywhere. He will also want me to point out that he is tall, blonde and stunningly attractive.”

“Manley is unique. As an exec, I love a person who's not afraid to speak up and explain his vision. He knows how to use his creativity and industry knowledge to make you think, smile, or get people on board who were initially on completely different pages. He's simply a great advisor to get you on the right strategy or help you with his amazing network.”

“I have had the privilege of working with Manley, for a few years, as peers across the pond tasked with building a satellite office from the ground up.. Manley is a very talented individual who is quite phenomenal at understanding complex customer requirements and matching them with appropriate solutions. Manley is able to work with people across several technical and non-technical disciplines as well as across many business types. As the UK Office formed up, Manley was exceptionally easy to work with and his attention to detail ensured not only a great sale experience but a smooth transition to post-sales and a smooth implementation of the project.”

“Manley was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and constructive when we putting a digital platform through development. His ability to troubleshoot the likely problem areas was very valuable to the team. Forthright yet amiable, I was impressed with his focus on the issues at hand, adapting strategies and offering commercial options that could be applied throughout the process which made it easy to make decisions. ”

“Manley is one of a small group of people whose opinions I most respect and value in the organic search industry. He brings insights and clarity that few are capable of, and has also been great at holding me to account over the years for justifying my own opinions, explaining myself clearly, and not getting sucked into going with the crowd when the crowd is wrong. If you have a chance to work with him, and particularly if you have a chance to benefit from his advice and insights, I'd highly recommend taking the chance. Not only will you benefit from all of the above, but I'm sure you will also enjoy the experience.”

“Since joining Bloomreach, I was amazed at the talented leadership team in EMEA, and the person that had the most impact to me, was Manley. Manley is one-of-a-kind leader, who takes the time to really understand what Customers and Partners need for their business, and translates that into tangible and practical solutions that can be delivered by the wider Bloomreach team. He embodies the best strategic and creative thinking that I have seen in the digital industry, and always has deeply insightful observations that cut into the heart of the problems that a business has. Personally, Manley embodies empathy, and is a pleasure to work with, especially when I encountered any teething, operational issues - he always had time for me and to lend a hand.”

“I call it “The Manley Factor”. There is something intangible Manley brings to every customer engagement, sales cycle, presentation, negotiation (the list goes on) that you cannot describe, and he completely changes the dynamics of the room. It is a unique mixture of gravitas, expertise, thoughtfulness, caring, and humour that few people I’ve met in my career possess. Manley and I have worked together side-by-side for six years and my success, and the success of our UK and European business, are inextricably linked to him. He is a leader, executive sponsor, strategist, technologist, solution consultant, and most of all, a friend who cares deeply about his colleagues and makes the journey we are on together fun and memorable. Lucky are those who have a chance to work with someone so unique, talented, and special as Manley. I am one of those people.”

“Manley says it like it is which is refreshing in a sugarcoated world. This means he builds trust really quickly and people lean on him as an advisor. He also really cares about people and fairness - acting as a mentor and support to (far too) many people..! ”

“Manley was instrumental in recruiting me to Bloomreach and in so doing, he fundamentally changed my life for the better. Since then he has been a mentor to me and somebody who I have always looked up to. I sincerely respect him. He would be an asset to any organisation lucky enough to have him. ”

“I’m an SEO who was sold what I do to me. Only Manley can pull that off. Unique personality, walking encyclopaedia and a value add for any business. Manley is my go-to whenever I need all types of advice in the business/SEO realm. ”

“Manley was our first hire at BloomReach when we decided to open in Europe. It was a brilliant move as Manley set the tone that would make the UK 30% of the global business within three years. He is a character that stands out, attracts talent/customers and builds teams w/strong culture. He is technically astute and a deep domain expert that can entertain. Manley’s reputation and ability to empathetically consult with senior executives was instrumental in the companies growth. But be careful, from the moment you meet him you’ll be hooked. I was and it helped my business and created a good friend I’ll value for the rest of my journey.”

“Manley was my line manager for a number of years, and within that time he had a large impact on my growth as a digital marketeer and as a person. Manley has a very strong personality and is unforgettable within a business environment. He back up his unique personality with intelligence and knowledge around all things digital (and often more). Through the years I worked with and for Manley, I saw him grow into a capable leader within the company, and showed that he was able to drive the business forwards with thought leadership, expertises, selling skills, mentoring abilities and much more. He is also a lovely man to have for tea or just a chat. He would be a asset for any business, not matter the vertical, so if you are looking for a dynamic business leader you have found a solid candidate. ”

“Over the five years I worked with Manley he was an instrumental member of BloomReach’s UK - and subsequently European - expansion, providing sage guidance to both senior leadership on matters of strategy, and to entry level employees simply in need of advice. His ever nuanced insight, and ability to see beyond the immediate concerns in favor of “the bigger picture”, have no doubt made BloomReach the business it is today.”

“There are a lot of things about Manley that are quite impressive and his record speaks for itself. There are very few professionals I have met who have expertise in all aspects (sales, marketing, technical) in their vertical. I won't bore you with those details, you may read other reviews for those. 

The thing we shall talk about how he makes others better and inspires a better sense of collaboration. Once you work with him, you want to work with him more. He has discipline, isn't afraid to kill his darlings for the greater good, and speaks his mind in a constructive, thoughtful, and consensus-building manner. Moreover, he is an exemplary advisor, guru, and tea connoisseur. If you get to pick his brain, you are in luck. :)”

“Manley is a person that will always leave a impression. He is incredibly smart and one of the most knowledgeable people in "digital" I have come across. In addition he has an amazing sense of humor and will make sure that the team spirit stays positive even in stressful times. There are many people that have roles or titles referring to "strategy" but with Manley this is truly the case. He looks at the holistic picture and he is able to see how something seemingly irrelevant can actually impact a business significantly. It is not hard to become an expert in something but taking this knowledge from operational to the strategic level is a true art that few master. I would be honored to work with Manley again and any organisation that wants to grow and ensure they offer services that make a real difference for their customers is in need of Manley.”

“Manley is a bit of a legend within the digital marketing landscape, with stories about him flying far beyond the walls of LBi London where we worked together. He is obviously very knowledgeable and an expert in the field, but also has a very rare ability to hold the attention of a room and tell a story. A true pleasure to work with, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone.”

“Manley's knowledge of SEO and it's surrounding skills are second-to-none and I would have no hesitation in recommending him both as a colleague and subject matter expert. His ability to give both heavily detailed and lighter summaries depending on the audience was invaluable to our business.”

“Manley is a highly experienced search marketer with years of experience in SEO. He’s someone with the rare capability of being able to easily handle discussions about SEO and related areas of digital marketing at multiple levels within a client organisation, from senior stakeholders to technical teams at the client.”

“Every company needs a Manley. An individual who is not only hard working, intelligent and knowledgeable but also has personality. His flamboyant approach means that he comes up with solutions and angles that nobody else would have thought of. He is loved by collegues and clients in equal measure because he delivers results with style. He can always be relied on to produce high quality work on time and the whole process is always a joy. He was insipration to people who both reported into him and just worked with him and I hope I will get the chance to work with him again.”

“Manley is extraordinary”

“A true asset to any company, Manley is at the forefront of the UK search industry. One of the most knowledgeable people in the field of SEO, Manley prides himself in creating bespoke SEO campaigns that cater for a diverse range of client requirements. Always taking time to share his extensive knowledge with his peers Manley is the go-to-guy for seemingly unsolvable problems. I wouldn’t hesitate in using any company that had him on board.”

“Manley's knowledge of SEO and digital media is exemplary and crucially he is always on top of the latest changes. He can always be relied on to come up with creative solutions for clients and I have never seen him stumped by a question. Manley works extremely hard for those above and below him and always has time for his colleagues, even when it eats into his personal time. It has been a huge pleasure to work with him and I believe he would be an asset to any company.”

“Manley is one of the most knowledgeable SEO experts currently working in the UK. His depth of knowledge and ability to find work-arounds for "impossible" problems put most people in the industry to shame.”