Samantha Lester

Samantha Lester is an experienced professional in the creative industry, currently serving as Studio Head and Managing Director at ICHI Worldwide since April 2017. Previously, Samantha held roles as a Freelance Account Director at Don't Panic London and New Accounts Partner and Head of Account Management at YunoJuno. Samantha's career includes a stint as Freelance Managing Director (Maternity Cover) at ICHI Worldwide and multiple freelance positions at Creative Works London and ICHI Worldwide, beginning in 2010 with the role of Account Handling Producer. Early career experience includes serving as a Production Assistant at Unit Post Production. Samantha Lester holds a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Studies from Solent University and is currently enhancing expertise through a Connective & Active Strategy program at D&AD.