Hollie Lamond

Client Services Associate Director

Throughout my career, I have focused on empowering emerging talent and creating environments where people can grow with confidence. As an Associate Director at WPP Media, I’ve led on major accounts across EssenceMediacom, while ensuring my team receive the tailored training, exposure and support they need to progress. My leadership approach centres on empathy, open conversation and tailored development, creating an environment where my team can grow in confidence, take ownership, and explore what leadership looks like for them.

Early in my career, I created a dedicated peer group for Account Executives, introducing weekly sessions and practical training. Resulting in three of the five advancing to Account Manager within their first year, standing as a testament to their hard work and the value of community support. Outside of my company drive to improve culture, I’m also the Head of Mentorship at Bloom, where I’ve made it my mission to provide a platform for those in the early stages of their career to grow and excel. This inspired me to create and execute “Bloom Boldly”, a five-part training programme where I aimed to create a safe environment where women can come together, support one another, and grow, not just individually, but as a collective force within the industry. My ambition is to build a supportive network for junior talent, championing skill-sharing and accessible learning. I believe that career development should not be reserved for those with financial privilege, especially in a city like London, where opportunities can feel out of reach.