I am a strategic insight, innovation and category marketing professional with 25 years' FMCG food & drink industry experience.
I've worked with Bakkavor, Premier Foods, Hilton Food Group and Samworth Brothers. I draw upon my rich experience providing interim and consultancy services.
I deliver transformational results through strength of relationship and expertise, provide strategic thinking and practical solutions to deliver marketing excellence.
I am a journalist with nearly 30 years of experience working in national newspapers and magazines,
running news and feature desks.
I now use that expertise in storytelling to create compelling print and online content solutions for businesses, ranging in size from SMEs to global corporations.
I use my journalism background to create great
PR campaigns.
Mary brings a unique blend of strategic thinking and imaginative flair to the table, consistently inspiring our team to push the boundaries of innovation. Her positive attitude and unwavering optimism creates a nurturing environment where creativity flourishes and ideas thrive. Mary not only possesses a keen eye for detail but also a remarkable ability to motivate and empower those around her.
Johann Smith, Innovation Director, Hilton Food Group
Mary has made a big impact in a short period of time due to exceptional leadership
and project management skills, coupled with significant knowledge and experience of the UK food sector. Mary quickly integrated into the team and built a good rapport with both colleagues and customers, leading on short-term immediate priorities and longer-term strategic planning. Mary has been a pleasure to work with and has made a significant contribution during her time
with the Hilton Food Group.
Marcus Sherreard, Commercial Director, Hilton Food Group
Mary brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to any given situation to support a business to think differently, identifying opportunities and supporting strategic development through a creative and innovative approach whilst being grounded in robust insight.
I have always been impressed with the wealth of experience and expertise Mary draws on to ensure a unique approach is given to each situation.
Ross - Bakkavor Director
Working with Mary is thought-provoking and joyful, especially in innovation and strategy development. She thinks differently, often challenging established protocols in a way which unlocks new opportunities and re-invigorates category and brand perspectives to drive growth.
Her skills in team leadership, project management and action planning are unrivalled and it is always rewarding to work with Mary.
Jules - Good Sense Research
We believe in a personalised approach to marketing.
We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and develop customised strategies that deliver results.
We are experienced marketing professionsals who are dedicated to helping our clients succeed.
I have worked closely with Julian for around 20 years.
He is a consumate professional who, in all those years, never missed a deadline and never
did anything less than an excellent job.
It was always a pleasure to
work him.
Kelvin - Ford of Britain