Ben Richardson and Will Pepperrell: Stepladder

Ben Richardson and Will Pepperrell, both 33
Company: Stepladder
Web: www.stepladderuk.com

When Ben Richardson and Will Pepperrell created Stepladder in 2009, they set out with a proposition that was unheard of in the business world; to create a world-class innovation and design consultancy that is also, uniquely, a property specialist. All Stepladders’ project leaders have years of client-side or property agency experience, giving the company a unique insight into the sector amongst creative agencies.

This sector-focused approach has seen Stepladder become the go-to agency for companies that need strategic or design assistance when marketing property, be it for sale or lease and for both commercial and residential properties. Its client list ranges from a host of prestigious names, including J P Morgan, Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley, to smaller, privately-owned companies, proving its wide appeal. With its hybrid approach, Stepladder is fast establishing itself as a leading international creative agency, citing a revenue increase to £2.5m from £1.6m the year before and with plans for continued growth over the next 12 months.