About Us

With more than 25 years of experience in the design and creative sector, Johnny has overseen the development of Thrive’s creative arm over the last five years.

In recent years, Johnny's focus has shifted onto business development starting a completely new chapter of his career. An upbeat networker and part of the esteemed Entrepreneurs Forum, Johnny now leads our sales process and new client accounts.

He is also one of the key faces in Thrive’s HubSpot team of specialists, with a number of marketing and sales certifications to his name.

With Rachel’s commercial and marketing background of over 25 years, she is an esteemed account handler, with experience in managing international accounts for a major global brand. 

Since the successful creation of Thrive, over five years ago, Rachel has nurtured the marketing department and transferred her skillset to the budding team. Today, Rachel is focused on using her organisational and management skills to ensure our client accounts are managed with professionalism and a little sparkle!

Rachel is also a Director on the Aycliffe Business Park Community board, flying the flag for Newton Aycliffe’s ever-expanding business community.