Daniel Marriott is the co-founder of SDM, combining a background in finance, trading and strategy with a passion for storytelling, publishing and creative development.

With experience in financial markets, business strategy and digital marketing, Daniel plays a key role in developing and growing SDM's publishing, media and creative projects. His focus is on building a modern, global publishing house that brings original British stories to readers, screens and audio.

Alongside his work with SDM, Daniel is completing a Bachelor of Business (Finance) and continues to develop his expertise in finance, entrepreneurship and creative industries. He is passionate about mystery, history and psychological storytelling, and is committed to building SDM into an internationally recognised brand.

Spencer Marriott is an accomplished author with a lifetime devoted to writing and storytelling. His work has previously been published in New York, Sydney and by Pan Macmillan, and he has received multiple writing awards.

Through SDM, Spencer continues to develop original fiction and nonfiction, exploring British mysteries, intriguing characters and compelling stories.

His creative experience and dedication to the written word form an important part of the publishing house's identity and future.