RAPP has appointed Laura Holme as VP, New Business and Marketing Director to lead the UK’s new business and marketing department.
Holme will report directly into the RAPP UK CEO Chris Freeland, as they, along with President Sophie Daranyi, accelerate the focus on growing the UK agency by organic client growth and new client wins.
Prior to joining RAPP, Holme held the position of Group New Business Director at Publicis UK. Holme has worked in the industry for over 15 years and held similar positions within other prominent agencies including mcgarrybowen, Draftfcb, HTW/Wunderman EMEA, CDP Advertising and Ballyhoo New Business & PR, working with high profile brands such as UBS, Garnier, Nestlé, SCA, EE, Royal Mail, Knight Frank, Coca-Cola, AstraZeneca, Rolls-Royce and Google.
Freeland said, “I’m delighted that Laura has joined the agency at a very exciting time. Laura has great determination, a wealth of experience and a profound knowledge of all things new business and marketing. Her passion, drive and energy to push boundaries on every new business opportunity demonstrate her professional strength and belief in the agency.”
Holme said, “I’m elated to work alongside a smart and ambitious management team in an agency that holds a unique, capable and credible offering. I look forward to generating new business leads, working on exciting new projects and leading the team into the next phase of business generation and marketing."