Lauren Payne-McLeod

Lauren Payne-McLeod is an accomplished professional in the fields of strategy and creative direction, currently serving as the Head of Strategy & Creative for North America at Fight or Flight since June 2021. Lauren has held various positions within the company, including Director, Associate Director, and Account Director. Prior to this role, Lauren worked at Teneo from August 2018 to June 2021 as a Consultant and Associate Consultant. Lauren’s experience also includes a position as a Trainee Executive at Teneo Blue Rubicon, and as a School & College Liaison Officer at Downing College Cambridge, where responsibilities included the strategic development of widening participation initiatives. Early career experiences include an internship at Walker Books and editorial work experience at Step Ahead Magazine. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Cambridge, completed in 2015.