Havas WW London Promotes Lucy Powell to Head of Film

Havas Worldwide London has promoted Lucy Powell to the role of Head of Film. Powell replaces Leila Bartlam who is leaving the agency to join Iris. Powell has been a TV Producer at Havas Worldwide London since 2013.

She joined the agency from JWT where worked as a TV Producer for almost three years. Prior to JWT, she spent over three-and-a-half years at BBH where she began her career.

Powell will report to Russ Lidstone, the Havas Worldwide London Chief Executive, and lead a 20 strong film and content production team. She will oversee film and content production and work closely with the Executive Creative Director Mark Fairbanks to further strengthen the agency’s creative output in film.

Russ Lidstone said: “Lucy is an exciting new generation of leader in film and TV. She's proven herself to be as excited by, and brilliant at, small scale video content creation through to large scale productions. It's great to have her lead the film team.“

Powell said: “The film department at Havas comprises a group of dynamic, skilled and dedicated producers.  I am delighted to have the opportunity to head up such a great department at an agency that supports and strongly believes in the importance of film.”