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Tangerine founder ‘over the moon’ after leadership buyout

Published: April 3, 2026 at 8:17 am

Author: Chris Maguire

Sandy Lindsay has sold her remaining shares in Manchester-based PR and social agency Tangerine to co-CEOs Sam Gregory and Mary Harding.

Gregory and Harding have increased their shareholding to 36 per cent as a result, and the news comes just weeks after winning Head of Agency at the Campaign UK Awards.

Back in 2017, Tangerine made history when it became the first creative agency in the UK to go employee-owned.

Gregory said: “The co-CEO partnership that Mary and I have developed over the years is grounded in trust, unwavering support and a vision to make a difference.

“We have always shared a belief that our industry can be better and a determination to challenge the status quo and push it forward.

“That belief has shaped the business we’ve built: one that’s grown into a national and international force, powered by brilliant people and exceptional clients who share our ambition to stay ahead and do work that truly matters.

“Tonight, I’ll be raising a glass to all of you who’ve been part of the journey so far, but especially to Mary. I now pronounce us work wife and work wife!”

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