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Ned Poulter

Pole Star Digital
CEO & Founder

About Ned Poulter

Ned Poulter is a multi-award-winning digital marketing consultant, strategist, coach, non-executive director, and the founder of Pole Star Digital. With 15+ years’ experience, he works with growth-minded businesses to cut through digital complexity and turn strategy into measurable commercial impact.

Over his career, Ned has led and advised teams within multi-billion-pound global organisations, and through Pole Star Digital has personally driven £69m+ in revenue and £93m+ in qualified pipeline for his clients across a range of sectors.

Known for his pragmatic, evidence-led approach, Ned focuses on what actually moves the needle – blending SEO, digital strategy and leadership experience with a strong bias toward outcomes over optics. He’s a regular industry judge, speaker and mentor, and brings a candid, real-world perspective to conversations about sustainable growth in digital.

Talk details

Ned will be a panellist at HiveMCR 2026 alongside Lisa Paasche, Charlie Whitworth & Sophie Brannon. He will be on the wrap up panel dissecting the day’s topics and adding his perspective to the themes of the day.

  • Conference Pass

    Friday 22 May

    • Full HiveMCR Conference
    • Stand-up Comedy
    • After Party
    Get your ticket for just £99
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  • Conference + Opening Party Pass

    Thursday 21 May

    • HiveMCR Opening Party with live music & DJ
    • Manchester All Stars Talks & Panels

    Friday 22 May

    • Full HiveMCR Conference
    • Stand-up Comedy
    • After Party
    Get your ticket for just £149
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  • Full Festival Pass

    Training + Party + Conference

    Thursday 21 May

    • Full-day specialist training masterclass (choose after booking)
    • HiveMCR Opening Party with live music & DJ

    Friday 22 May

    • Full HiveMCR Conference
    • Stand-up Comedy
    • After Party
    Get your ticket for just £299
    Book your ticket

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