Celebrating a Decade of Impact

Eden Smith Turns 10!

Ten years ago, Eden Smith set out with a clear ambition: to empower organisations through data, accelerate capability, and build a stronger, more connected digital community. Today, as we celebrate our 10‑year anniversary, that ambition has not only been realised - but it has also evolved, expanded, and helped shape the careers, strategies, and success stories of thousands across the UK.

Our #ES10  campaign marks more than a birthday. It marks a decade of partnerships, transformation, and impact - and the beginning of an even more ambitious chapter ahead. 

A Decade of Impact - And We're Just Getting Started

Over the past ten years, Eden Smith has grown from a specialist staffing business into a multi‑dimensional data & AI partner supporting the full lifecycle of data‑driven transformation. Across industries - financial services, public services, built environment, energy, consumer markets and more - we’ve been trusted allies to leaders navigating complexity, innovation, and change.

We’ve seen first‑hand how data, AI, and digital capability shift from niche disciplines to critical engines of growth. And we’ve been proud to stand alongside organisations as they’ve built, scaled, and matured the teams, cultures, and operating models that power real transformation.

“10 years ago, we we’re sitting in a room no bigger than a shoebox. 2 friends, 2 phones and 1 idea. From those early days - working out of small spaces, wearing every hat, chasing every opportunity - we’ve grown into a fully‑fledged Data and AI transformation consultancy. A team of over seventy specialists, each bringing expertise, energy, and a commitment to helping organisations build real, sustainable capability.” Matt Smith, Co-Founder & CRO

Introducing #ES10: A 10 Month Celebration of Leadership, Community & Progress

Across the next ten months, we’ll shine a light on the people, partners, ideas, and innovations that have defined the Eden Smith journey - and those shaping its future.

We’ll be rolling out a series of flagship initiatives designed to connect leaders, elevate talent, and spotlight the ideas shaping the next decade of data‑driven transformation.

These include:

• The Legendary Data Lounge – exclusive data leadership networking & insight exchange
• Leaders Advisory Board (LAB) – cross‑functional leadership insights & collaboration
• Industry in Focus – sector‑driven discussions across our core verticals including #FinancialServices & #insurance, #brands, #retail & #ecommerce, #PublicSector & #charities and #CleanTech, #utilities & #energy
• Content Series – ten months of stories, lessons & thought leadership
• Year of the Volunteer # GivingBack – we’re stepping up our efforts and shining a light on purpose and community contribution
• Data for Good Sprint – supporting mission‑driven organisations with pro‑bono capability
• Community Events – we want to get active whether that’s golf days, cycle rides, or something entirely different?!
• FLAGSHIP CONFERENCE & WINTER PARTY - The next few months are all leading to one big end of year celebration of innovation and our biggest event ever – a cross-functional transformation conference and our much-loved winter party!

“When Matt and I were working opposite each other in a small office on Cheapside, with just two laptops and a printer to our name, I didn’t envisage what our business would look like today.

From a data recruitment company to a data & AI consultancy. I want to extend huge gratitude to those who have helped us on the journey, the long hours, market challenges, fantastic ideas, loyalty and grit that every team member has shown. Our team and our community have made Eden Smith what it is today. You are the best and we have many more exciting years to come, thank you so much.” Jez Clark, Co-Founder & CEO

The Next Ten Years

As we enter our second decade, Eden Smith is focused on the future:

• Deeper cross‑industry collaboration
• Bold innovation across data and AI
• Stronger partnerships with leaders shaping organisational transformation
• Continued investment in talent, capability, and community impact

And above all, we remain anchored in our core belief: great people, empowered by data, change everything. This anniversary is not just a celebration of where we’ve been, but a launchpad for where we’re going.

“The last decade has been shaped by resilience, reinvention, and relentless learning. We’ve navigated market shifts, technological leaps, pandemics and the rapid evolution of AI. We’ve built partnerships, delivered complex programmes, and helped clients move from ambition to execution. What a journey!

What Jez and I are most proud of is that we’ve built a strong team and a culture that is really special. Thank you to everyone (and there are many) who have been part of the journey so far and continue to believe in and support the Eden Smith way.” Matt Smith, Co-Founder & CRO

Join Us for #ES10

Whether you’re a client, partner, student, collaborator, or member of our wider professional community, #ES10 is a celebration we share with you.

Thank you for being part of our story.

Here’s to the next decade of impact.

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