Mike Lawrence

Investment Director at Spark Foundry

Mike Lawrence has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Mike is currently employed at Spark Foundry as an Investment Director since March 2023. Prior to this, they served as a Group Account Director and Senior Account Director at the same company from August 2019 to April 2021.

Before joining Spark Foundry, Mike worked at Blue 449 as an Account Director - Publishing & Audio from August 2017 to July 2019. Mike also held a position as a Senior Manager - Publishing & Audio at the same company from August 2016 to August 2017.

Earlier in their career, Mike gained experience at Manning Gottlieb OMD where they worked as an Investment Manager from September 2015 to August 2016. Prior to this, they served as a Senior Investment Executive from March 2013 to September 2015 and an Investment Executive from March 2011 to March 2013. Mike began their journey at Manning Gottlieb OMD as an Investment Assistant in March 2010.

Before working in the advertising industry, Mike started their career as a Continuity Coordinator at Discovery Networks from January 2009 to December 2009. Mike also gained experience as a Bar and Restaurant Supervisor at Mid-Sussex Golf Club from November 2003 to July 2008.

Mike Lawrence attended Oxford Brookes University from 2005 to 2008, where they obtained a 2.1 degree in Publishing. Prior to that, they studied at Hurstpierpoint College from 1997 to 2004, but no degree or field of study information is provided for this period. Mike Lawrence also has an additional certification called IPA Foundation from the IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising), although the specific month and year of obtaining this certification is not given.

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Timeline

  • Investment Director

    March, 2023 - present

  • Group Account Director

    April, 2021

  • Senior Account Director

    August, 2019