Steffen Horst

Steffen Horst is the CEO and co-founder of Symphonic Digital. Steffen has over 10 years of experience in the digital marketing industry, specializing in search engine marketing.

Horst began their career in 2006 as the Search Marketing Director for Mindshare Interaction. In this role, they were responsible for developing and executing search engine marketing campaigns for Mindshare's clients. Steffen also consulted with local teams on how to improve their search process and pitch new business.

In 2008, Horst transitioned to Universal McCann, where they took on the role of Head of Search for EMEA. In this role, they oversaw all search engine marketing activity for Universal McCann's European clients. Steffen also coordinated global search projects, ensuring that they were executed properly at the local level.

Horst left Universal McCann in 2010 to join Reprise Media as Head of Client Services for EMEA. In this role, they built and managed the central EMEA search department. Steffen was also responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with clients and vendors and grew the team from zero to eight people.

In 2012, Horst left Reprise Media to start Symphonic Digital with their business partner, David Gomez. Symphonic Digital is a full-service digital marketing agency that specializes in search engine marketing. Under Horst's leadership, Symphonic Digital has become one of the leading agencies in the space, with a team of over 50 employees and clients in a variety of industries.

Steffen Horst completed a Masters Degree in Business Administration Management from Hochschule Harz and a Bachelor in Business Administration Management from University of Maine at Augusta.

Some individuals on their team include Dave Antil - Partner & Chief Client Officer, Shawn Walker - VP, Strategy & Product Development.