Uncommon people. We are a group of individuals brought together by a shared passion for strategy and creativity in all our design and development work. Our combination of strengths and experience places Unco in a unique position and gives us the ability to deliver measurable and lasting success.

Managing Director

Mark founded Unco in 2000 while he was still studying computer science at university in Aberdeen. Since then he has directed a wide range of innovative projects for Cambridge and Durham Universities, DC Thompson, Shell, Aventis, and Samsung, winning a couple of entrepreneurial awards along the way.

He is a member of the Marketing Society and a supporter of the
Princess Scottish Youth Business Trust.

Mark was married in Venice last year and has been struggling to learn Italian ever since.

Creative Director

Mike is a digital creative director with a strong sense of aesthetics and visual identity, with over 12 years experience in print, typography, online and interactive design. At his best when developing creative strategies, 'drawing pictures' and helping clients exploit the opportunities offered by digital media.

Originally from Cardiff, he moved to Glasgow in 2007, and ran his own agency, Mister, before joining the Unco team in 2008. Previously to that he enjoyed 5 years as a freelance art director working for agencies UK wide. Has worked on campaigns for clients including Scottish Power, SWIP, Slaters, NHS 24, Nairns, FCO, National, Hitachi, Panasonic and Cardiff University.

When not trying to buy limited type edition posters, he spends too long trying to get his useless Holga to work.

Project Director

Trained as a web developer Nicola worked as part of the original Scotsman.com development team building the Scotsman, Scotland on Sunday, Evening News and Edinburgh Festival websites. From Scotsman.com she moved to the online agency Thought Interactive, as Production Resource Manager. Nicola was responsible for the production of high profile sites such The Oval - Surrey Cricket Club and Citizens Advice Bureau and ‘seeme’.

Nicola then joined CitigateSMARTS Advertising working as Online Account Director. Nicola's understanding of the full website production process led her to be the main driving force behind the online presence of clients such as First Group PLC. Nicola joined Union Digital in 2005 and worked on clients such as Scottish Government, Careers Scotland, ProjectScotland and Historic Scotland before joining Unco in 2008.

A keen, all weather ridge walker, she loves both the Scottish mountains and Lakeland Fells and often competes in equestrian pursuits when not checking out a cheeky Rioja.

Financial Director

David Chandler is a former senior partner of Deloitte & Touche. Following a successful career in Canada he was responsible for establishing and developing the firm's Aberdeen office between 1981 and 2001. David's specialism was services to OMBs and SMEs, and in his work he developed a broad contact base across Scotland.

On leaving Deloitte & Touche in 2001 David has worked with a variety of companies as a part time Finance Director and as a director of a Business Angel Group that has invested in three early stage Scottish businesses. He began working with Cynosure/Unco three years ago, and ensures our finances, systems and procedures continue to support the growth of the business.

David is a keen skier, hillwalker, and golfer and always makes time to watch the rugby.