Colin joined LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional online network, in 2011 and is responsible for leading the growth of LinkedIn´s Marketing Solutions business in the UK.
In this role he leads the team that helps marketers to identify, target and engage the world's most influential professionals (http://marketing.linkedin.com). Before joining LinkedIn, Colin was Head of Trading for Yahoo! UK & Ireland, leading the senior-level relationships with Yahoo!’s agency partners & key brands
Prior to this, Colin worked at AOL. as part of the advertising.com business initially, later being part of the leadership that launched AOL’s Platform-A , where he gained invaluable experience leading a fully integrated digital offering across portal, behavioural, affiliate, video, mobile, ad network & contextual offerings.
Colin’s career in digital began in 1999, and has additionally spanned roles in email marketing, search and ad technology. Colin began his career in magazines and & national press and also worked agency side for several years.
Colin lives in the Weald of Kent, has two young children, and is an avid cook and wine buff.
