Holly Bowden

Holly Bowden is a seasoned professional in account management and event planning, currently serving as a Senior Account Director at Bright Partnerships since June 2021. With a history of innovative storytelling and partnership creation in sports and lifestyle, Holly contributed to the company being recognized as the 2020/21 UK Sponsorship Agency of the Year. Prior to this, Holly worked at the Ministry of Education of New Zealand as an Executive Assistant to the Deputy Secretary, where expertise in business performance reporting and equity in education was demonstrated. Holly's extensive background in event management includes positions at Marketing Minds, Keith Prowse, and the University of Exeter, showcasing skills in client relationship management, budget administration, and strategic event execution for notable clients such as ExxonMobil. Educational accomplishments include a BA Combined Honours in French and Italian from the University of Exeter and a CELTA Award for teaching English.