Hello! I'm a senior leader with 26 years' experience in media planning, strategic thinking, client partnership, business development and agency leadership. THE THINGS I DO BEST, LOVE DOING AND WANT TO DO MORE OF:- Integrating diverse teams to create strong cultures that support people and businesses through transformation and change- Developing strategies for growth and propositions that support them- Setting and selling a vision, and rallying people around it- Building productive, collaborative relationships that galvanise support from all types of stakeholderAS A LEADER, COLLEAGUE AND PARTNER I'M KNOWN FOR:- My decisive, empathetic and approachable style- An ability to cut through complexity to deliver clarity of thought and simplicity of execution- Injecting energy and positivity in to the toughest and most stressful of situationsI THRIVE ON:- Novelty and change- Pitching, presenting and project work- Working and learning at paceIN ANY ROLE MY GOAL IS TO:Create a positive work environment in which people from all backgrounds feel seen, appreciated and supported to thrive.This involves but is not limited to prioritising DEI initiatives. As Chair of the Roots ECG (employee community group) at EMX, formed to champion our ethnic minority colleagues, my active involvement resulted in staff saying they felt more recognised and valued than under any other leader. At Carat, I was the inaugural Chair of dentsu UK’s Age Inclusion group, founded to tackle ageism in our workplace and drive momentum around the launch of our flagship 55+ return to work/ career change recruitment programme.MY GALLUP CLIFTON STRENGTHS TOP 5:1) HARMONY: I find ways to build consensus, drive collaboration and reduce conflict2) MAXIMISER: I make the most of all types of assets, transforming them from good to great3) INDIVIDUALISATION: I build productive teams, playing people to their unique strengths4) POSITIVITY: I lead with a contagious energy and enthusiasm that gets people on side5) ARRANGER: I enjoy a dynamic environment and am flexible to reorganise around changeRECENT INDUSTRY RECOGNITION includes:- 2024 PMW Powerlist 100- 2024 Campaign A List