Meet the Team: Jack Warne

Jack Warne is a Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Optix as well as the Head of Training for our Digital Academy. Find out more about Jack, what makes him tick and which very wise figure came up with his favourite quote…

What does you role at Optix involve?

I manage client accounts, working with them to improve their visibility through organic and paid marketing channels. I also work closely with Becky on the Optix Digital Academy where I create and deliver online and in-person digital marketing training sessions each month to up-skill marketers in businesses in the South West.

What was your background before joining Optix?

I studied Japanese Studies at Oxford Brookes before moving to Japan to teach for 3 years. When I came back to the UK, I worked for a Japanese company in London where I decided I wanted to get into marketing. I did MSc Marketing at the University of Exeter and after graduating, worked for a local Digital Marketing Agency before joining Optix in January 2020.

Describe yourself in 3 words

Loyal, determined and supportive

What is your favourite tool which helps you to do your job?

SEMRush

Do you have a favourite quote?

Do or do not there is no try – Yoda

What’s your favourite book?

Alice in Wonderland

What’s your favourite album?

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy – Kanye West

What do you like doing outside of work?

Cycling – I try not to let weather get in the way but sometimes it’s tough going out for a ride on cold winter mornings.

What’s your favourite part of working at Optix?

My colleagues. Everyone’s at the top of their game, incredibly supportive of each other and care deeply about delivering outstanding work for our clients.

What is your proudest professional achievement?

Delivering a full week of Digital Marketing learning for MBA students at the University of Exeter.