StudioHawk expands to the US; Appoints Sophie Brannon as Co-Founder and GM of US office

StudioHawk, Australia’s largest SEO agency, has announced Sophie Brannon’s appointment as General Manager and Co-Founder of the newly opened US office based in Atlanta, Georgia. This marks a significant milestone for the SEO specialist agency as it expands globally, bringing its award-winning approach stateside.

With a longstanding relationship with StudioHawk through SEO consulting and cross-team collaboration, Sophie is no stranger to the agency. Her appointment reflects StudioHawk’s commitment to doubling down on SEO excellence in the US market.

“I’m so excited to be announcing Sophie as the General Manager and Co-Founder of the US office,” says StudioHawk Founder, Harry Sanders. “We’ve worked with Sophie for years, and time and time again I’ve been impressed with her ability to strategise, execute and deliver amazing SEO campaigns. I couldn’t think of a better person to run our US office with as we soar to new global heights!”.

Sophie brings over a decade of experience in search strategy, client leadership and team building. Having worked closely with the StudioHawk team over the years, she steps into this role with a clear vision and deep understanding of what makes the agency stand out.

“The biggest opportunity I see for StudioHawk in the US is positioning ourselves as the go-to SEO agency that delivers real results, without the fluff,” Sophie says. “The US market is saturated with full-service digital agencies, but there’s a growing appetite for deep SEO expertise. We’re here to bring a refreshing, transparent, specialist approach.”

As General Manager, Sophie will lead the charge in growing the US team. Fostering a strong, values-driven culture has always been central to StudioHawk’s success, and the US office will be no different.

“There’s something really special about shaping a culture from the ground up,” she says. “I’m excited to build a team that’s proudly different from what I’ve seen so far in the US agency landscape – and to mentor passionate SEO talent along the way.”

With her mix of strategic oversight and hands-on SEO knowledge, Sophie is perfectly positioned to steer the US arm of StudioHawk into its next chapter.

“I’ve helped scale teams, build repeatable processes, and turn SEO into meaningful business outcomes. That ability to bridge the gap between strategy, execution and aligning closely with business goals is something I’m looking forward to bringing to the table as we grow in the US.”

Sophie officially steps into her role on 22 April 2025.

The opening of the Atlanta office marks StudioHawk’s third global hub, alongside its headquarters in Melbourne and team in London. The US expansion signals the agency’s commitment to global growth- bringing high-impact, specialist SEO services to clients around the world.

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