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Carrie Rose is the bold, dynamic CEO and co-founder of Rise at Seven: one of the UK’s fastest-growing and most disruptive creative search agencies. Known for her fearless ideas and relentless energy, she has quickly become a highly influential figure in the digital marketing world.
Early Career & Background
Carrie studied Digital Media at the University of Leeds, graduating in 2014. Worked over six to seven years in SEO at agencies such as Branded3, specializing in creative SEO and content marketing before launching her own venture.
Founding Rise at Seven
In June 2019, she founded Rise at Seven with Stephen Kenwright, blending creative content with technical SEO to fill an industry-wide gap. After an initial five-figure investment, the agency became profitable from day one—winning high-profile clients like Missguided through creative pitches.
Rapid Growth & Expansion
Under Carrie’s leadership, revenue soared: ~$1.8M in the first year, followed by nearly $9M by the third year, with over 100 staff across London, Manchester, Sheffield, and an office in New York. The agency marked over 250% growth in 2021/22, reaching more than £7M in turnover, and recently executed a debt-free buyout to become 100% owner of Rise at Seven.
Industry Recognition & Thought Leadership
Honoured across multiple “30 Under 30” lists: Forbes Media & Marketing Europe, PR Week, and Campaign Magazine. Recipient of the Content Marketing Association’s Rising Star and the Mark Hanson Award from the UK Social Media Awards.
