Hugh Owen is the CEO and owner of MacRAE’S Digital Marketing and Scott’s Directories, Canada’s leading B2B contact database. With decades of experience in the industrial and manufacturing niche, Hugh has helped hundreds of manufacturers modernize their marketing and increase their visibility in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Under his leadership, MacRAE’S has pioneered AI-first marketing strategies that position clients to be found not only on Google, but in AI platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. Hugh is a sought-after speaker on the intersection of AI, SEO, and industrial marketing, blending strategic insight with practical, real-world tactics that drive measurable results.