16th December 2024
By gloversure
2 mins read
The Founding Story of gloversure: A Journey Rooted in Values
Looking back at our history after 20 years in the industry
After over two decades as a digital agency, it’s great to look back at not just how far we’ve come over the course of our history, but how we got here in the first place, from humble beginnings to an award winning agency with multiple studios in Wales and England.
Where did it all begin?
Born and raised in Mid Wales, our founder Richard Glover-Davies’ earliest years were spent helping out on the family farm. Despite his strong roots as a farmer’s son, after finishing high school, Richard knew he wanted to take his career in a different direction, focusing on technology and the digital world instead of agriculture. (Although you can still find him helping out during lambing).
Getting the university experience in Aberystwyth
With a career in the digital industry in mind, Richard headed to Aberystwyth University, as well as completing a year in industry that saw him leave with a First Class Honours Degree in Software Engineering. Returning to Welshpool, he knew that his next goal was to start his own business, providing digital solutions to a variety of industries.
The birth of gloversure
From his spare room, Richard set about launching his first business, and in 2004, gloversure was born. As the gloversure name started to gain traction, he soon began to win a variety of clients, both locally and nationally for web design, development and text message services.
From fledgling business to local success story
With gloversure’s continuous success, Richard knew it was time to expand, purchasing our Welshpool office in 2008, not only creating a spacious design and development studio, but extra rental space too. Since then, gloversure has continued to see steady growth, partnering with SuperControl in 2011, investing in a strong team and actively promoting from within.
An award winning digital agency
Richard’s commitment to growing gloversure has seen the agency receive a number of prestigious accolades, notably from the Powys Business Awards for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
From farming to multi business owner
With gloversure continuing to flourish, Richard expanded his business roster, founding the award winning Montgomeryshire Homes and newly established Monty Mix respectively. He’s since become the CEO of gloversure, stepping back from day to day operations and passing the baton to Alex Hinton as the Managing Director.
Looking to the future…
There’s been a lot to celebrate at gloversure recently, with a multitude of new clients and of course our 20th anniversary, an important day in our history. As we look forward, it’s important to remember how far we’ve come as an agency and the hard work our team puts in on every project. Find out more about us here.
Here’s to more future success…