A management buyout of North East digital marketing agency Podium has been completed, with ownership transferring to three long-standing members of its senior team.

Ownership of Podium, a digital marketing agency specialising in SEO, PPC and social media management, has transferred to Sarah McKevitt, Lia Gordon and Katie Toman.

Founder and managing director Andy Thevarokiam, who set up the company in 2012, is stepping back from day-to-day leadership.