Experience
Luke Quilter is the CEO of Sleeping Giant Media, where he leads with a passion for marketing, innovation, and human behaviour.
With an excess of 15 years’ worth of experience in digital marketing, Luke currently runs three businesses based in Kent and regularly lectures, coaches and teaches his expertise in the fields of search engine optimisation, pay per click advertising, social media, and business start-ups.
With nearly two decades of industry experience, Luke studied Marketing at university and later completed a Master’s-level course while working at Holiday Extras. During his time there, he held roles as both Paid Search Manager and Brand Manager before founding Sleeping Giant Media at the age of 24.
Luke’s love for marketing stems from a fascination with how people think – driven by a desire to understand audiences deeply in order to meet their needs more effectively. In recent years, he has focused heavily on the integration of AI, ensuring that Sleeping Giant Media remains at the forefront of digital service delivery for its clients.
Talks and Recognition
Luke Quilter is a nationally recognised speaker, delivering insights on digital marketing, thought leadership, and AI to business leaders across the UK. As a Vistage speaker, he regularly trains CEOs on navigating the evolving digital landscape, combining strategic expertise with practical application.
Luke has also spoken at a wide range of high-profile events, including B2B conferences, digital workshops, TV & radio, marketing expos, and company retreats, where he shares his forward-thinking approach to brand growth and digital innovation. His contributions have supported award-winning campaigns and elevated the visibility of Sleeping Giant Media within the industry.
Qualifications include:
- Art Foundation Course
- Design Management for the Creative Industries (B.A. Hons)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Marketing
Notable achievements include:
- Playing hockey for England (many years ago)
- Travelling around world for 8 months and coming back alive
- Starting Sleeping Giant Media & Giant Campus
- Carrying the Olympic Torch was pretty cool
- Running 100k from London to Brighton
- Kayaking around the Kent coast (350 miles)
Some of Luke’s previous speaking includes:
- Giant Talks, alongside The IAB, Bing, Google, YouTube & Feefo
- Internet Advertising Bureau UK
- B2B Marketing Expo London
- Google Partner Workshops @ Google HQ
- Kent B2B’s – various
… and many more
If you’re interested in having Luke speak at your event, please get in touch.
Luke’s Accolades
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 – KEiBA
- Olympic Torch Carrier 2012
- Digital Leader of the Year 2016 – Wirehive 100
- No. 1 for Customer Service 2016 – The Drum
- Employer of the Year 2016 – KEiBA
- Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 – Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce
- Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 – KEiBA
- Agency of the Year 2017 – The Chartered Institute of Marketing
- Director of the Year 2018 – IoD London & South
- Employer of the Year 2019 – KEiBA
- 27th Fastest Growing Business in Kent & Medway – Mega Growth 50 2019
… and many more!
What Drives Me
Luke Quilter is driven by purpose, progress, and people. He’s passionate about helping businesses reach their goals, developing the Sleeping Giant Media team, and making a positive environmental impact.
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