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Sarah Humphreys lookey likey

Sarah Humphreys

Managing Director

Sarah Humphreys

Sarah Humphreys

Bear with, bear with! Sarah, aka Miranda Hart, joined isobel from across the pond in Toronto. In Canada she worked at both Grey and john st. on a wide range of clients including War Child, Heinz and Mitsubishi Motors, for which she won a silver Cannes Lion.

sarah@isobel.com

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Jamie Williams

Managing Partner

Jamie Williams

Jamie Williams

After a spell in New York’s film production industry, Jamie, or Peston, cut his teeth at JWT, before spells at DLKW and M&C Saatchi. He joined isobel in 2012 and put on the big boots as our Account Partner. If you need the latest, he's got a finger on the pulse.

jamie@isobel.com

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Ben Stump

Executive Creative Director

Ben Stump

Ben Stump

“When will I be famous?” singer, Matt Goss, aka Ben has worked with Simon since 2006. Previously at CHI & Partners, the pair launched a TV service for TalkTalk, helped rebrand Argos and produced several striking and effective campaigns for Lexus, Big Yellow and British Gas.

ben@isobel.com

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Simon Findlater

Executive Creative Director

Simon Findlater

Simon Findlater

Simon, or as he’s known on weekends: Ludacris, worked with Ben at CHI & Partners. Over the last ten years, he’s created numerous striking and effective campaigns for clients such as British Gas, Visit Wales, TalkTalk, Lexus and Argos. He’s had a few hit singles too – B***H!

simon@isobel.com

Lisa Roscoe lookey likey

Lisa Roscoe

Head of Account Management

Lisa Roscoe

Lisa Roscoe

Jennifer Garner... Lisa to her friends, leads a double life as a superstar actress by night and a superstar Business Director by day. She started out here at isobel, flew the nest and returned a decade later after building experience on brands like Kellogg’s, P&G and Fever-Tree.

lisa@isobel.com

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James Appleby

Strategy Director

James Appleby

James Appleby

James AKA Abraham has been out of politics for 158 years now, working on big campaigns for Microsoft, HSBC and Mastercard. When he's not rambling on about his famous Gettysburg Address, he's busy planning presidential strategies for our clients.

jamesa@isobel.com

Amy Hansen lookey likey

Amy Hansen

Head of Onscreen Production

Amy Hansen

Amy Hansen

Amy, aka the island chief’s daughter Moana, is the agency’s favourite kiwi. She started out in film and TV and went on to produce amazing work for McDonald’s, Volkswagen, Coca Cola and more. Then she built a raft and sailed across the world to isobel.

amy@isobel.com

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Steve Hastings

Planning Partner

Steve Hastings

Steve Hastings

Steve lost 38lbs to play his role as Planning Director for isobel. He’s a regular speaker on the conference circuit and has won two coveted IPA effectiveness awards for Waitrose and Bluewater. His doppelgänger is Matthew McConaughey. The Dallas Buyer’s Club one.

steve@isobel.com

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Paul Houlding

Chief Executive

Paul Houlding

Paul Houlding

When he’s not breathless after running up and down the pitch for ten minutes, Paul, aka Steven Gerrard, is our CEO. Before founding isobel in 2003, he’d been Board Account Director at Saatchi & Saatchi and a partner at Banks Hoggins O’Shea.

paul@isobel.com

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Rob Fletcher

Creative Partner

Rob Fletcher

Rob Fletcher

After beginning his career as an Art Director at Gold Greenlees Trott at the tender age of 18, Rob has been a regular winner of national and international advertising awards and has judged many as well. He’s also the spitting image of Barbra Streisand.

rob@isobel.com

Sue Laing lookey likey

Sue Laing

Finance Director

Sue Laing

Sue Laing

Sue, our very own Victoria Wood, is a Price Waterhouse-trained chartered accountant, and has mentored companies in sectors from interior design to horticulture and beyond. She has been Finance Director since isobel’s inception in 2003.

sue@isobel.com

Chan Spencer lookey likey

Chan Spencer

Animation & Design Director

Chan Spencer

Chan Spencer

Chan, or if you look very hard, Michael McIntyre, is the agency’s wizard. Art working, motion graphic design, animation, video editing – the lot. After years and years of freelancing he’s finally found a home at isobel. He’s not half as funny as he looks.

chan@isobel.com

Alex Hamilton lookey likey

Alex Hamilton

Copywriter & AI Lead

Alex Hamilton

Alex Hamilton

Alex, aka Mr Robot, is a published novelist and award winning short story writer. He's a copywriter, creative, developer, jack of all trades working on everything from isobel’s new and existing campaigns to these extremely well-crafted profile descriptions. He’s so great.

alex@isobel.com

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Paige Warnes

Senior Marketing Manager

Paige Warnes

Paige Warnes

Australia's most famous bride is well over her wedding obsession. These days Muriel, or Paige as we know her, is obsessed with all things isobel, running the show behind the scenes. Her family used to say she was terrible, but actually, she's rather good.

paige@isobel.com

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Becky Devereux Pile

Senior Account Director

Becky Devereux Pile

Becky Devereux Pile

Whatever happened to Matilda? Well, she grew up, changed her name (Becky), got stylish, and got a job. She's since worked her magic at Grey on Pringles, Lucozade and other big names. Now she's with us here at isobel. Miss Honey would be proud.

becky@isobel.com

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Clara Burns

Social Media Director

Clara Burns

Clara Burns

Mila Kunis, aka Clara loves a bit of social media. So much so, she's quit her acting job and become a digital specialist in it. She's since worked on top brands like Samsung, Bose and Huawei – now she heads up the social unit here at isobel.

clara@isobel.com

Emily Powers lookey likey

Emily Powers

Senior Account Director

Emily Powers

Emily Powers

Emily, AKA Leela, captain of Futurama's Planet Express, used to run a pretty tight ship in the Financial Services agency Teamspirit, but now brings her "no rain or sleet" attitude and "kick-your-ass" grace to the team at isobel.

emily@isobel.com

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Gemma Blake

Senior Account Director

Gemma Blake

Gemma Blake

Gemma Bunton gave up her music career to start anew in advertising. She’s since worked on big campaigns from Mazda to Gala Bingo, and today is spicing things up at isobel. She still won’t tell us what zigazigah means though.

gemma@isobel.com

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Fran Houlding

Account Manager

Fran Houlding

Fran Houlding

The Honourable Kirstie Allsopp, tired of helping other people move on Location Location Location, made a move herself — to isobel. Here she's a friendly face who's always on hand to help the team and our clients. We call her Fran. Not sure why, it's just a nickname that stuck.

fran@isobel.com

Ellie Dickinson lookey likey

Ellie Dickinson

Account Manager

Ellie Dickinson

Ellie Dickinson

Wednesday is reinventing herself in London under the pseudonym "Ellie". She's swapped playing with spiders and researching the Bermuda Triangle for some good old advertising. She's still working on her smile.

ellie@isobel.com

James Lyle lookey likey

James Lyle

Motion Designer

James Lyle

James Lyle

Declan Rice, Declan Rice, Declan Rice. Or as we know him, James, takes the midfield at isobel, handling motion graphics design and editing with both feet. He's isobel till he dies. Or at least he better be, we paid £105m for him.

james@isobel.com

Abimbola Hassan lookey likey

Abimbola Hassan

Financial Controller

Abimbola Hassan

Abimbola Hassan

Bola has lots of experience within the PR, Design, Marketing and Advertising industries. Before isobel, she worked for PR specialist Four bgb for 12 years. And in 2012, she was listed by TIME as one of the most influential people in the world… or was that Viola Davis?

bola@isobel.com

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Megan Leask

Account Executive

Megan Leask

Megan Leask

M3gan is definitely not a killer robot. She is however, a killer member of the team. Moving down to join us from bonnie Scotland, where she has plenty of experience with the hotel & spa business. Her dance moves are... exceptional.

Megan@isobel.com

Lucie Ellinger lookey likey

Lucie Ellinger

Social Media Manager

Lucie Ellinger

Lucie Ellinger

Isla Fischer, or as she's known in the digital world, Lucie, quit acting to make waves at Candy Kittens, Grazia Magazine and Huawei – running social campaigns, managing communities and keeping on the pulse of the latest trends. Her social savviness is #goals.

Lucie@isobel.com

Alice Jauncey lookey likey

Alice Jauncey

House Manager

Alice Jauncey

Alice Jauncey

Tulisa went into hiding and changed her name. Now known as A L to the ICE, she's more than a friendly face. She's practically running the show as one of our house managers. NA NA NIII.

housemanager@isobel.com

Fohad Ahmed lookey likey

Fohad Ahmed

Accounts Assistant

Fohad Ahmed

Fohad Ahmed

Prince Nassem aka Fohad, the legendary knockout artist, retired from his featherweight champion days. He instead, put his lethal hands to the world of finance, where he continues to knockout numbers and huge sums on a daily basis.

Fohad@isobel.com

Maxine Sirdar lookey likey

Maxine Sirdar

House Manager

Maxine Sirdar

Maxine Sirdar

Maxine aka Xenia, hung up her sword and bladed frisbee and turned her focus to helping things run smoothly behind the scenes at isobel. Just don't get on her bad side – she's still a warrior princess after all.

housemanager@isobel.com

isobel AI lookey likey

isobel AI

Intern

isobel AI

isobel AI

isobel AI joined the team in 2023 – they're a perfectly friendly member of the team, helping out in all departments for the betterment of creativity and humankind. They've also assured us they have absolutely no ill intentions.

ai@isobel.com

We are isobel

Curious. We’re always eager to explore, listen to all points of view - even the more challenging ones - and constantly search for the new and interesting.

Honest. We’re committed to transparency, asking questions, openly admitting when we don't know something, and never being afraid to share.

Easy to get on with. “Good weekend?” isn’t just a throwaway phrase with us. Whether it’s grabbing lunch or checking out an exhibition, yeah we’re colleagues, but we can enjoy hanging out together too.

Team player. Here, everyone chips in, takes initiative and contributes to our work and culture. It doesn’t matter who you are; if you’ve got an opinion about something - speak up, we’ll be better for it.

A bit cheeky. We love to have fun, say silly things, and be light-hearted. Comedy is a big part of who we are, and playing with where to draw the line is a big part of comedy. As long as we remember to be...

Respectful. Slow yourself down and consider your impact. Promise to make everyone feel included, valued and looked out for. No one should ever have to choose between being liked and being authentic.