Creativity doesn’t stand still. Neither do we.

We’ve been delivering creative change for our clients for nearly 30 years. Building stronger businesses through better brands. And we’ve changed a lot in that time, too.

When Skerry Read acquired Hampton in 2017, she directed a period of sustained growth, strengthening Hampton’s position as the leading creative agency in north-east Scotland. Now, after an office move, a pandemic and many new brands (including our own), she has completed a management buyout. Meet our new board of Hampton Directors...

Suzanne Irvine, Managing Director

“I am excited to work with Rhona, Simon and Skerry to lead the business through this next phase. During my 11 years at Hampton, I’ve been fortunate to work with and learn from an incredible group of people all of whom have helped shape the ambitious growth plans that we look forward to executing in the future .

We already create and manage brands that drive businesses forward, while producing engaging creative, effective design and powerful digital solutions. The MBO will allow us to further develop our service offering and shape the agency’s future strategic direction.

We look forward to building on the incredible work carried out by Skerry over the past seven years and have set our sights firmly on continued growth and success for our wonderful clients and team.

Rhona Gillan, Client Services Director

“In my five years at Hampton, I've been grateful for the opportunities to grow, contribute and collaborate, and none more so than in this next chapter.

Hampton is built on an incredible legacy driven by exceptional talent and outstanding clients. Suzanne, Simon, and I are excited to lead Hampton with the support of Skerry. Together, we look forward to building on this remarkable foundation and shaping an inspiring future.

Simon Shaw, Creative Director

“After 8 years as Creative Director of BrewDog I joined team Hampton in 2023. I saw potential. I still do. Skerry has set us on the road to success. Now it’s up to the three of us to fulfil that potential. I believe we have the vision, skills, and most importantly, the people to take it to the next level.

After 30 years in the creative industry, I have never worked with such a bunch of enthusiastic talent. Or with clients that totally trust us to deliver effective creative solutions. Solutions built on strong ideas. Tomorrow is what we make it, together. I’m excited (and a little psyched) to be involved.

Bring it on.

Skerry Read, Director

“I’m incredibly proud of the company we have developed over these past seven years and have loved watching it go from strength to strength.

It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Suzanne, Rhona and the team and I look forward to watching this next chapter in Hampton’s journey, while also supporting the new board through this next period.