Helena Graves

Client Business Director at JDO

Helena Graves has more than 17 years of experience in various roles within the marketing and advertising industry. Helena began their career in 2003 as a Marketing Assistant at Sony Electronics, where they were later promoted to Product Manager. From 2005 to 2007, they worked as an Event Manager at Apple Inc., managing a schedule of events across Europe. Helena then served as an Account Manager at ASG Worldwide, overseeing the Disney UK Home Entertainment account.

In 2011, Helena joined Lewis Moberly as a Senior Account Manager, where they managed projects for clients such as Johnnie Walker and illy caffe. Helena went on to work as an Account Director at ButterflyCannon, specializing in premium and luxury brands.

From 2014 to 2015, Helena served as a Client Director at Landor Associates, establishing relationships with multiple accounts and winning new business. Helena then worked as a Client Director at Radley Yeldar, leading the GREAT Britain campaign and transforming the agency's relationship with 10 Downing Street.

In 2016, Helena joined Design Bridge as a Senior Client Director, where they managed clients and projects, trained and mentored staff, and won pitches. Helena also spent time in Shanghai and Amsterdam during this role.

Most recently, Helena worked as a Client Director at Marks, an sgsco company, before joining JDO as a Client Business Director in 2020. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated strong leadership and interpersonal skills, as well as a proven ability to work across departments, offices, and cultures.

Helena Graves pursued their higher education at the University of Exeter from 1999 to 2002, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics. Prior to that, they attended Beaumont School in St Albans from 1991 to 1998, where they obtained three A Levels and eleven GCSEs. The field of study during their time at Beaumont School is not specified.

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  • Client Business Director

    February, 2020 - present