Laura Duffy

Laura Duffy has a vast and varied work experience spanning over two decades. Their most recent position is as Marketing and Sales Director at Puttshack, a role they began in September 2021. Prior to this, they held several roles at Merlin Entertainments, including Global Head of Brand for LEGOLAND, Senior Global Brand Manager for LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, and Global Marketing Manager. Laura worked at Merlin Entertainments from 2013 to 2021.

Before joining Merlin Entertainments, Laura served at the Zoological Society of London - London & Whipsnade Zoos, where they progressed from Brand Manager to Acting Head of Marketing between 2011 and 2013. Laura also worked as a Marketing Manager at Novus Leisure from 2009 to 2011, as a Brand Manager at McDonald's from 2008 to 2009, and as a Marketing Manager at Thorpe Park & Chessington World of Adventures - Merlin Entertainments Group from 2005 to 2008.

Earlier in their career, Laura held the position of Brand Comms Manager at Premier Inn (freelance) in 2004, Product Marketing Manager at Lloyds Pharmacy from February to August 2004, and Marketing Manager at Virgin Retail from 2001 to 2004, specializing in Rock & Pop.

Laura Duffy attended Dame Alice Owen's School from 1991 to 1998. Later on, they attended the University of Hertfordshire from 1998 to 2001, where they earned a 2:1 BA (Hons) degree in Media Production Management.