Lauren Whyman

Director of Client Services

Lauren Whyman is an accomplished media leader and a powerful advocate for inclusion, wellbeing, and female empowerment within the industry. As Director of Client Services at Generation Media, she oversees an award-winning team and has built a reputation for exceptional client stewardship, strategic leadership, and dedication to nurturing emerging talent. With over 15 years of experience, she is a two-time 30 Under 30 honouree, Toy Industry Rising Star, and IPA accredited professional who regularly shares her expertise at industry events and through her work with Media Smart, promoting media literacy and online safety.

A highly respected mentor, Lauren provides structured development support and informal coaching, strengthened by her qualification in Managing Difficult Conversations this year. Her leadership has directly advanced social mobility through Generation Media’s partnership with the Local Village Network and City & Islington College, widening access to media careers for young people. She is also a driving force behind the agency’s HR partnership, instrumental in securing enhanced maternity benefits that have meaningfully improved support for women across the organisation. She continues to champion gender equality through her involvement with the IPA, completing the Census survey on behalf of the agency and leading a 2025 IPA Training Forum workshop on Navigating Difficult Conversations. Her consistent advocacy, leadership, and tangible contributions make her an outstanding candidate for the Inspiring Women of the Year