We’re a collective of entrepreneurial minds obsessed with progress. What unites Verkeer’s senior team is a relentless curiosity, a passion for performance, and a refusal to stand still. We treat every client’s business like our own—solving problems, spotting opportunities, and driving serious commercial impact.
We don’t just deliver digital marketing. We build true growth partnerships.
Nick Wassink is the Founder and CEO of Verkeer, with twenty years of experience driving digital success for clients. He blends visionary thinking with practical expertise, always striving for better results. Nick is known for his approachable leadership style—whether he's mapping out a strategy or collaborating with the team, he makes sure everyone is aligned and motivated. Under his guidance, Verkeer has become a respected name in digital marketing, balancing ambition with a culture rooted in humility.
As Managing Partner at Verkeer, Hannah Carthy is at the helm of the agency's operations and growth strategy. With extensive experience leading top agencies, she has honed her skills in SEO and digital marketing to deliver exceptional results. Hannah leads with a strategic mindset and a hands-on, collaborative approach. Her leadership is marked by a focus on continuous improvement, ensuring Verkeer maintains its culture of learning while delivering smart, innovative campaigns.
Rodrigo Lasanta is an integral part of Verkeer’s leadership, bringing years of experience in marketing strategy across a range of industries. His strength lies in crafting data-driven campaigns that stay ahead of the curve. Rodrigo’s leadership is characterised by his focus on precision, always seeking new opportunities for optimisation. His approach is methodical yet approachable, always ensuring that clients and colleagues alike feel supported and informed in every stage of their digital journey.
Kayleigh brings a sharp strategic mindset and a passion for performance to her role as Verkeer's Account Director. With a background in SEO, paid search, and digital strategy across both agency and in-house roles, she knows how to drive sustainable growth for ambitious brands. Whether she’s planning campaigns or deep in the data, Kayleigh’s all about results and bringing the energy while she’s at it.
Sudarsha Ramgathi is a Project Operations Manager at Verkeer, focused on keeping projects running smoothly and teams aligned. Known for bringing organisation, positivity, and calm to her work, Sudarsha focuses on seamless project delivery and fostering collaborative team environments.
Samantha Hops is Senior Search Manager at Verkeer. She is a skilled SEO specialist with a strong foundation in content marketing, technical SEO, and digital strategy. She brings a unique perspective to her work, shaped by an MSc in Marketing and additional qualifications in education, biology, and data analysis. Samantha’s strength lies in blending creativity with data-driven thinking to craft search campaigns that deliver meaningful results. Her approach is thoughtful and collaborative, and she’s known for making complex digital challenges feel clear and manageable for both clients and colleagues.
Leanne Douglass is an experienced SEO Manager at Verkeer with +9 years of experience and a strong background in digital marketing and a proven track record in the advertising industry. Her expertise spans SEO, PPC, SEM, and Google Ads, allowing her to create well-rounded strategies that drive measurable results. With a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Digital Marketing, she combines technical know-how with a genuine passion for helping clients grow online. Known for her positive energy and ever-present smile, Leanne brings both professionalism and warmth to every project she takes on.
Liam Tizzard is the Technical SEO Lead at Verkeer, bringing a deep understanding of web infrastructure and digital analytics to the team. With a background in digital marketing, Liam specialises in technical SEO — from site audits and schema implementation to advanced tracking through Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics. His well-rounded expertise also includes Google Data Studio, basic JavaScript, and web development. His curiosity and hands-on approach extend to every part of his work, making him a go-to problem solver for all things technical.
Leah McHugh is a Senior Performance Marketing Executive at Verkeer, specialising in driving growth through PPC and paid social campaigns. With nearly six years of experience across both agency and in-house roles, she brings a passion for crafting strategies that deliver real, measurable impact. Leah thrives on building strong client relationships and tailoring campaigns to meet each business’s unique goals. Her work is driven by results, but it’s the fast-paced nature of paid media — and the opportunity to constantly learn and evolve — that keeps her inspired.
Gabriëlle Steyn is an SEO Specialist at Verkeer with a strong focus on data, reporting, and continuous learning. With a Master's in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, she brings a unique academic depth to her work — blending analytical rigour with a natural curiosity. Gabriëlle’s background as a book reviewer reflects her love for detail and storytelling, qualities she now channels into crafting high-impact SEO strategies. She specialises in on-page and off-page SEO, keyword research, content optimisation, and Google Analytics, helping clients strengthen their online presence and drive meaningful results.
Matthew Dyke is an SEO Executive at Verkeer with hands-on experience in on-site optimisation, keyword research, performance reporting and more. With a background in content creation and a Data Technician apprenticeship under his belt, Matthew brings a strong analytical mindset to every campaign. Having worked across a wide range of industries, he’s adaptable, approachable, and always ready to roll up his sleeves to drive results. His collaborative nature and technical know-how make him a valued member of the team.
Sonja Grebe is a Paid Media Manager with expertise in planning, executing, and optimising digital advertising campaigns that drive performance and business growth. She combines strategic thinking with a data-driven approach to improve campaign outcomes across paid search and social channels. Known for her calm confidence and strong insight into media strategy, Sonja is focused on helping brands achieve measurable results and scalable growth
Luther de Lange is an SEO Executive at Verkeer. He brings hands-on experience across digital marketing, content creation, social media management, writing and video editing, with a strong focus on storytelling and audience engagement. He has led content projects end-to-end, from concept development and on-camera hosting to video editing and distribution, giving him a well-rounded understanding of how content performs across platforms.
At Verkeer, we believe culture is the foundation of performance. We’ve created a place where smart, driven people can do the best work of their lives—without ego, micromanagement, or bureaucracy. Whether you’re remote or in the room, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your growth is supported.
Our culture blends high standards with human values. That means clarity over chaos, teamwork over silos, and real recognition when we win. We move fast, think sharp, and keep it fun—because great work should never come at the cost of well-being.
If you’re the kind of person who gets stuck in, lifts others up, and takes pride in your craft—we’re already excited to meet you.
Work on international projects with world-class brands across multiple continents.
Ongoing training, certifications, and career development programs to elevate your skills.
Comprehensive health coverage, wellness initiatives, and flexible work options that put your well-being first.
Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and recognition programs to celebrate success.
Regular team outings, off-site retreats, and an inclusive atmosphere where everyone’s voice is valued.
As the lead technical SEO expert, I’ve had the chance to work on brilliant projects with fantastic clients. What really sets Verkeer apart is the way we treat each other—clients and colleagues alike—as family. That culture of care, trust and dedication is what drives our results and earns long-term loyalty.
It keeps the work focused and rewarding. Working across different clients means no two days are the same, and there’s always something new to learn. There’s a lot of room to grow here, which makes it a great place to build your skills.
Over the past four years, I’ve had the pleasure of building partnerships that make the job so rewarding, whilst being surrounded by such a talented and supportive team. On top of that, the guidance and opportunities I’ve received from Hannah and Nick have been instrumental in my growth and development.
There are three things I like most about working at Verkeer. One, the team of super knowledgeable experts. Two, the fast-paced and growth-focused environment. Three, the variety of amazing clients I get to work on which always keeps things fresh & interesting.
You get training where you are most interested, this makes for everyone loving what they do and better work environment and team work. No one ever sends you away when asking for help, if the person you ask for can't help, you will always be pointed to someone who can assist.
Want to work with an energised, enthusiastic team of talented digital marketing and SEO specialists? Find out what working at Verkeer offers you.