PEOPLE-FIRST CREATIVITY

 
 
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Our purpose is to deliver creative work that makes a positive cultural and commercial impact.

From our strategic thinking to the way we generate ideas, work with clients, engage the media, create buzz on social, co-create with influencers and connect with the public, our key challenge is always: how do we connect brands with real people in their real lives to truly make an impact?

Being People-First, we believe that team diversity enriches our collaborative culture and our work for clients. We are keen to meet candidates from all backgrounds so please get in touch if your skills, experience and attitude match ours.

Whether you’re looking for a new agency or a new home for your career, we’d love to meet you.

 

  • ALEC SAMWAYS

    CEO

    Alec founded Splendid in 2004 to build a communications agency that creates value for brands in the real world. His previous roles included head of global consumer practise at strategic research consultancy Datamonitor, and head of brands division at Slice, a music and entertainment PR specialist. Alec is a family man and former DJ who has suffered from a life-long vinyl addiction.

  • NIKI HUNTER EKINS

    GROUP IMPACT OFFICER

    Niki leads the Group in Splendid’s approach to a triple bottom line by setting the vision, goals and performance standards that ensure a positive impact on people, the planet alongside profitable growth. Niki has over 20 years of comms experience with a specialism in food and drink. At the weekends you’ll find her in dog friendly pubs, restaurants and hotels across the country.

  • FRAN LANGDON

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR

    Fran is Creative Lead at Splendid, crafting campaigns that connect some of the world’s most exciting brands with their consumers through innovative and disruptive storytelling. Her experience spans automotive, food and drink, arts, heritage and culture. In her spare time, she runs a (very) small jewellery business, designing unique pieces from her home in East London.

  • CHRISSY KELLAWAY

    MEDIA & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

    Chrissy manages operations and team performance across the agency, as well as leading a number of integrated accounts across food, drink, lifestyle and culture and developing new business and growth initiatives. As well as being a mum to a little boy, she’s a travel enthusiast, snapping up every opportunity to explore somewhere new and tick things off her bucket list.

  • CALLY SHEARD

    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

    Cally has over 13 years’ experience working in PR agencies, designing strategic, creative campaigns that connect with the right audience and deliver meaningful results. She has led campaigns for some of the world’s biggest brands, supported start-ups on their growth journey and designed sell out events and impactful experiential. Client experience spans food and drink, entertainment, automotive, personal finance and not for profit.

  • KEVIN PINTO

    FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

    After gaining experience in the design industry, Kevin joined Splendid in 2015. In his role he helps run the finance function for Splendid and the other agencies within the Splendid Collective, as well as playing a key role on the Splendid Diversity & Inclusion team.

  • JESS PROUDFOOT

    JESS PROUDFOOT

    DIRECTOR

    With over 18 years experience, Jess has led big consumer brand campaigns that have consistently delivered high volume coverage. From Beauty, Fashion and FMCG to Parenting, Retail and Technology - her career has spanned a number of verticals. Past clients include Amazon, Boots, Garmin, The Body Shop and Vodafone. When she’s not running around after her two small children, she’s researching the next family holiday, checking out the latest crime documentary or listening to some of her favourite bouncy beats.

  • JENNIE COX

    SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

    Jennie is responsible for all things social and digital at Splendid. At the helm of the team that created and managed the viral Weetabix n Beanz phenomenon, she’s got a proven track record when it comes to creating positive impact for and engagement with brands in a fast moving social landscape. Jennie’s vast experience in FMCG, travel and tech industries has seen her work with household names like Boots, Costa Coffee, Primark, Heathrow Airport, OpenTable and Huawei. When she’s not devouring the latest social trends, Jennie’s found baking or hiking – one a required result of the other past time!

  • FLORA NEESON

    SENIOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

    With 16 years’ experience in consumer PR, primarily focused on retail and FMCG brands, Flora is a skilled, calm and nurturing leader with a hands-on work ethos who thrives under pressure. Flora has extensive experience developing creative comms strategies that deliver innovative, insightful and integrated campaigns. She’s also got seven marathons under her belt!

  • DANI THORNTON

    CREATIVE STRATEGY DIRECTOR

    Dani is a Creative Strategy Director who has great experience utilising a combination of consumer and industry insights to inform brand positioning and deliver reach and resonance for our clients, such as Dr. Martens, V&A, and Relentless.