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# Our Employee Ownership Trust

At Clean Digital, we've transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) model, putting our business in the hands of those who make it successful. This approach aligns our interests with yours, ensuring we're focused on delivering long-term value rather than short-term gains.

Enhanced dedication to client success and long-term relationships

Improved staff retention and collective company knowledge

Greater operational transparency and inclusive decision making

Long-term stability that benefits both clients and team members

## Our Team, Our Owners

At Clean Digital, we're not just colleagues – we're co-owners, working together to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

![Clean Digital Team](https://cleandigital.co.uk/images/team/misc/clean-digital-team.webp)

### The Clean Digital Team

## How Does It Work?

Employee Ownership is a structure aimed at driving exceptional growth while fostering a work environment where employees have a stake in the company's success.

### Here's the approach we've taken at Clean Digital:

#### Employee Ownership Trust

Rory has transferred 100% of his shares to an 'Employee Ownership Trust', which now holds these shares on behalf of all employees.

#### Company Structure

Clean Digital continues to operate as normal, with the Trust as the majority owner rather than an individual shareholder.

#### Employee Benefits

All employees benefit from the Trust, with company profits being distributed according to the Trust's rules for the benefit of everyone.

#### Governance Balance

While the leadership team manages day-to-day operations, major decisions that affect company profits require Trust approval, ensuring employee interests are protected.

### Trust Structure

#### Employees

Beneficiaries of the trust

Benefits

#### Employee Trust

Legal entity that benefits employees

Owns majority of

Governed by

#### Clean Digital

Company operations

#### Trustee Directors

Oversee the trust

The Employee Ownership Trust provides benefits to all employees while ensuring long-term company stability.

## Trustee Directors

Our trustee directors oversee the Employee Ownership Trust, ensuring it operates in the best interests of all employees and upholds the company's values and mission.

R

Rory Young

Trustee Director

A

Alex Berish

Trustee Director

S

Sean McGauran

Trustee Director

## Board Directors

Our board of directors leads Clean Digital forward, ensuring the business fulfills its purpose while embracing the ownership model that empowers all our employees.

R

Rory Young

Company Director

F

Fraser Smith

Company Director

C

Claire Young

Company Director

## The Benefits & Impact of Employee Ownership

Employee ownership delivers significant advantages for the business, its team members, and the wider community.

![Fraser Smith, CSO](https://cleandigital.co.uk/images/team/misc/fraser-smith-portrait-colour.webp)

### Our Experience

"We've seen incredible growth and now boast our biggest and best team to date. Our continued success reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients while fostering a dynamic and innovative work environment. Becoming employee owned should accelerate that growth."

FS

Fraser Smith

Chief Strategy Officer

## Work With Us

Whether you're looking to grow your business or join our team, we'd love to hear from you.

### As a Client

- Experience data-driven PPC management
- Work with a team that treats your success as their own
- Access award-winning digital marketing expertise
- Benefit from truly transparent reporting

### As an Employee

- Join a 100% employee-owned agency
- Be part of an award-winning team
- Enjoy a culture of continuous learning
- Balance great work with a great life

Want to learn more about our employee ownership model?