Key Players
Just a few of the people who make a difference here – all of them thoroughly nice and beautiful (on the inside, at least).
Martin Galton
Creative Director
Has created effective, award-winning campaigns for a whole host of brands including Levi’s, Häagen Dazs and Sony, whilst at BBH; and adidas, Pepe, Harrods and Hyundai whilst Head of Art at Leagas Delaney. Proud father of two, painter and stand up poet. Martin also runs Bang Said The Gun, the best stand up poetry night in the UK, so says Radio 4’s Ian McMillan, who knows about these things. If you fancy popping along, it’s on every Thursday night. If nothing else, Martin is sure to buy you a pint.
Oliver Lewis-Barclay
Managing Director
After reading English at Cambridge, began his career as a Graduate Trainee at J.Walter Thompson, working on Unilever, Kraft Foods and NatWest. Later joined BBH, where he was promoted to the Board of Directors, and ran the Audi, Sony, One2One and Alfred Dunhill accounts, among others. Left BBH to travel the world and returned to start Hooper Galton and a family almost simultaneously. Father of two lovely daughters, classically trained pianist, and occasional panto villain.
Olly Wicken
Planning Director
Trained as a qualitative researcher, before turning to account planning. Planning director at Grey, DMB&B and Leo Burnett, working on COI and GlaxoSmithKline business as well as brands such as Mars Bar, Maltesers and McCain. Former vice-chairman of the Account Planning Group, and double award-winner for Fiat and Heinz Baked Beans. Occasional author and up-and-coming under-10 football coach.
Mark Smith
Business Development Director
Tennis-mad Mark has more than 10 years experience working in digital. He was initially at Shopping.com before entering the world of digital advertising at TMN Group, which became part of Progressive Digital Media under Mark’s leadership, following a number of acquisitions and impressive growth. Even more impressive is Mark’s penchant for python-skin boots and matching belt.
Molly Parish
Account Director
Graduated from Durham University with a 1st in English Lit. She began working life at Condenast, followed by DDB and McCann Erickson, before settling at Hooper Galton, drawn by the infectious vitality of its inhabitants. Her great loves include creating vast flower paintings, wearing dresses and singing at the top of her voice.
Dave Westland
Deputy Creative Director
Has more than 12 years experience in both big and small advertising agencies, winning various awards along the way. Started at Y&R then RKCR before moving to Hooper Galton on September 11th 2001 – memorable day. Completely outnumbered at home due to wife and (pink obsessed) twin daughters. Consequently has started playing football again at the age of 38.
Rob Turner
Deputy Creative Director
Arrived at Hooper Galton in 2006 after 7 successful years at TBWA\LONDON, having worked on campaigns for Sony PlayStation, adidas, The Labour Party, BBC, and Thomas Cook to name but a few, picking up the odd award along the way. Group headed the European Apple business for 2 years. A former National Premier League hockey player, he coaches in his spare time (wife permitting) and has recently become an awful snowboarder.
Rowland Johone-Smith
Operations Director
Over 25 years advertising agency experience in Creative Services and Project Management spanning Leagas Delaney, Saatchi & Saatchi and BMP/DDB London. Delighted to join Hooper Galton in 2008 and even more delighted to discover a local Masala Zone nearby. Writes & produces music in purpose built home studio though limited to headphones to keep neighbours complaints down.