Suzie Maynard

At 19, Suzie Maynard made a bold decision that would define her career: she turned down university to launch her own freelance social media company whilst completing an apprenticeship at a London agency. This unconventional path proved to be the foundation of her remarkable rise through the media industry.

In just four years post-apprenticeship, she transformed from managing programmatic deals to becoming a strategy partner at Carat, leading a team of four strategists. But it's not just her rapid ascent that sets her apart - it's how she's revolutionised everything she's touched along the way.

Her impact speaks in numbers that demand attention: triple-digit team growth, doubled client adoption rates, and prestigious industry awards. Yet perhaps more impressive is how she's fundamentally changed workplace culture through innovative initiatives that have become the blueprint for collaboration across the industry.

Recently named on MediaWeek's 30 Under 30 list, Suzie represents the future of strategic leadership. She's also the founder of a women's creative community that's reshaping how the industry nurtures emerging talent.

Suzie doesn't just deliver exceptional results - she transforms the very foundations of how teams work, think, and succeed together.