Name : Garry Pickles

Position : Managing Director and founder of Online Media Direct

Bio : After leaving Alder Grange High school I joined the army at the age of 16 following a back injury I was discharged and joined my local college to study Media. Following 2 years completing a BTEC National Diploma I then completed a HNC in Broadcasting, Film and Communication. My love and passion for the internet began during my college days. Starting out in the internet marketing Industry at the bottom of the ladder selling Banner Ad space and moving my way up towards Google Adwords management and Search Engine Optimisation. I have also been a Retained Firefighter which was a fantastic way of giving something back to the local community.

Promotion to Sales Manager and Sales success followed but I knew my ambitions would lead me to starting my own business and I did this initially in the evenings and weekends. I finally took the bull by the horns becoming Ltd and growing the seeds of business full time. My main strenghts are my passion for the internet, disipline and Organisational skills.

Weekends -

My other main passion is Burnley Football Club and if I am not in the office you will find me at Turf Moor following the clarets. I enjoy cycling locally on my mountain bike to keep fit and am also a James Bond Film buff.

Favourite Film – Goldeneye

Ideal Meal – Scottish Smoke Salmon with capers and lemon dressing. A Medium Rare Aberdeen Angus Sirloin Steak with a creamy peppercorn sause , Asparagus and new potatoes with a garlic butter dressing. The desert would have to be something chocolate related !

Favourite Day Trip – Grasmere the Lake Districk

Email – garry@onlinemediadirect.co.uk