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Dave Hatton

Visionary · DISC type Ds
Client Strategy & Operations Director at Gravytrain
📍 Farningham, England, United Kingdom

Dave is a digital marketing leader with over 16 years of experience specializing in strategy, operations, and agency growth. Currently the Client Strategy & Operations Director at Gravytrain, he has a degree from the University of Leeds. Colleagues consistently describe him as an upbeat, kind, and compassionate leader who builds a strong, positive company culture.

He appears to be passionate about leveraging his professional platform for community good. At his previous company, he was heavily involved in organizing an annual charity football tournament, demonstrating a commitment to fundraising and local causes. This suggests an interest in sports, particularly football, and its potential for social impact.

Unique fact: As part of a leadership team, he helped win Best Large Integrated Search Agency at the 2015 UK Search Awards.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Client Strategy & Operations Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Farningham, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Dave shows up

Big Vision Person
Goal-Oriented
Direct & Assertive

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Priorities

Topics Dave cares about

eCommerce Growth
As a director at a Shopify Plus partner agency, he frequently posts about launching new client eCommerce sites and driving growth for online brands.
Agency Culture
His personal philosophy and professional recommendations highlight a deep focus on building positive, empathy-led teams and a supportive work environment.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Client Strategy & Operations Director
Gravytrain
6-2022 - 1-2024
Managing Director
Search Seven
10-2021 - 6-2022
Chief Operating Officer
Search Seven
9-2020 - 10-2021
Paid Media Director & Chief Operating Officer
Search Seven
10-2018 - 9-2020
Head of Paid Media
GAIN
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2008 - 2009
MA
University of Leeds
2005 - 2008
BSc/BA
Canterbury Christ Church University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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