Meet the brains behind The Marketing Trainer
Marketers, coaches and trainers who've been apprentices, taught apprentices, and built this around doing it properly.

Ashleigh Gorton
Co-founder
With years of marketing experience combined with just as much in apprenticeships, Ash ensures the training delivered keeps apprentices and employers ahead of the trends.
Mitch Goodall
Co-founder
With eight years of experience in the apprenticeship industry, specifically in marketing courses, Mitch knows his onions when it comes to coaching, internal verification and curriculum. He co-founded The Marketing Trainer to build an organisation with quality at its core.
Andrew Smithson
Head of Business Development
Andy has over 8 years of experience in business development and training. Previously an apprentice himself, he identified several major shortcomings in the support and delivery of apprenticeships — which is why he was keen to join a team that aligns with his focus on quality and strong principles.
Emma Campbell
Coach
With four years of experience in further and higher education as a marketing trainer, coach and lecturer, Emma plays a key role in guiding apprentices through their learning journey and helping them achieve their full potential.
Kelsey Pilkington
Trainer
With seven years in marketing, specialising in social, Kelsey brings industry expertise to her role as a trainer. Having completed her own apprenticeships at Levels 3–6, she understands firsthand the journey apprentices take and equips them with the knowledge, confidence and perspective to become impactful marketers.
Let's find out how a marketing apprentice could boost your business
Our apprenticeships help organisations save thousands, ease workloads, and build skilled, CIM-qualified marketing teams ready to deliver results. Complete the form and our team will show you exactly how an apprentice could fit into your business — and what funding support you could access.