Marketing agency Paladin has signed Alex Taylor to its growing team of marketing professionals.

Alex joins Paladin’s Huddersfield office as account manager having worked in-house in the events, training and technology sectors.

Alex has a wealth of digital marketing experience including content strategy, brand strategy, PPC advertising and campaign management.

He will work on a range of Paladin accounts across sectors such as retail, fashion and professional services with a specific focus on sports marketing.

Paladin managing director Alisdair Straughan said: “Alex joins us having previously led in-house marketing teams and has the right level of experience and knowledge to help us take the next step on our journey.”

Alex said: “Having crossed the divide from in-house to agency, I am looking forward to the challenge of working with a range of clients from different sectors.

“Alisdair’s approach is very similar to mine in that we both have a passion for growing brands through creativity. Our sporting backgrounds means Paladin is a great fit for me and I am delighted to be joining the agency at such an exciting juncture in the company’s growth.”