- Lead talent function across McCann Central agencies - 7 agencies, across 5 locations. - Sit on wider UK & EMEA People leadership board to create the overarching people vision. Also, member of the global Talent Acquisition leadership group, working closely to ensure TA strategy, approach and tool selection best serves the needs of our global network.- Building/evolving TA function from scratch, embedding process & policy across SLT/ELT & wider stakeholder groups. - Developing & continuing to evolve inclusive hiring processes, working closely with Group DE&I Officer to drive behaviour change & align around values & purpose.- Developing early careers programmes including industry-first partnership with the BRIT School

Non Exec Board Member for Creative Alliance - a leading independent learning provider within the creative and cultural sector, that operates as a social enterprise.

- Co-founded recruitment consultancy specialising in the media, advertising and creative industries; an amazing journey where I was lucky enough to work with some of the very best talent in the sector, which saw us develop a reputation based on strong ethics and an innate ability to spot the very best talent in the industry.- Working at board level, consulted with clients to define talent requirements and develop tailored recruitment and search campaigns to attract the best senior / board level candidates. - Founded acclaimed early careers programme, partnering with regional inward investment bodies and universities/colleges to identify and provide paid work placements to emerging talent.- Advised on employer brand positioning, working with clients to boost their profile and become employers of choice.- Specialties: Search and Selection, Senior & Board Level Recruitment, Interview Coaching, Career Coaching, Talent Management/Development, Employer Branding, Candidate Experience.- Typical roles recruited for: CMO, Marketing Director, Digital Marketing Director, Communications Director, Creative Director, Head of Ecommerce, Client Services Director, MD, CEO.

- Recruiting into the media, advertising and creative sector, both agency and brand side.- Led team of consultants to consecutive years of record revenue

- Talent Acquisition for leading tech companies across Europe.- Consulted with senior stakeholders in complex matrix organisations on effective talent acquisition strategy.