Shaped by a life between cultures, I bring a depth of perspective rooted in an instinct for what connects across differences and a fluency in how meaning travels across contexts. I turn strategic intent into moments that solve complex problems and create a lasting resonance.

I build creative ecosystems rooted in brand purpose, where visual expression stays agile but the brand's emotional truth remains unmistakable, no matter what the organisation, the technology, or the culture demands.

I lead from wherever the work needs me. I cultivate creative bravery because the work that endures is rarely the most comfortable to make.

I notice the small things. They're often where the work really begins.

Close-up of vintage letterpress printing type arranged on a metal composing stick.

0 → 1

Built a new team that was 30% above profit targets

£350K+

Generated per quarter through creative pitches

1 → 100

Scaled a regional creative team into a global hub

Grounded

Creative culture upheld through major change

In others' words

“Olive is a fantastic creative lead. She is great at problem-solving and always goes the extra mile. She is that rare combination of a creative thinker with commercial awareness.”

– Liz Watts, Chief Strategy Officer, EdComs/EVERFI

“Olive led our creative function in a highly efficient and effective way, bringing creative and operational leadership which genuinely advanced our business. Her fundamental belief in the difference that great design makes informed our sport and education work, and her clarity and strategic understanding helped us to win and deliver major contracts, including Expo 2020 Dubai and World Athletics. Olive consistently challenged and pushed the work to achieve excellence. She builds capable, confident and purposeful creative teams.”

– Nick Fuller, Founder & CEO, EdComs/EVERFI (Head of Education, London 2012)

“She is a natural creative lead with a clear vision on how brands should represent themselves in the world. She coaches thoughtful creative through ideation, sharing and workshop sessions to help bring out ideas across the team, which I found particularly helpful to expand my references, learn from others and broaden my understanding of different disciplines and how they relate to the work I do. A lot of creative leaders are good at running teams and operations, so for me this helped Olive stand out - bringing the team together through discovery and putting those ideas in to action through our work. This made it much easier to pivot as we transitioned through divestment from EVERFI to Blackbaud - Olive maintained the core of our culture.”

– Ben Jay, Executive Producer, EVERFI/Blackbaud (now Head of Video at Trustpilot | ex-Google)

“As a key member of the global marketing team at Legendary, Olive was instrumental in far-reaching campaigns for some of our biggest titles... Olive was an excellent link with our China office, able to take control of the in-market localisation needs and ensure the China office were equipped with event, digital and social materials for their campaigns. She’ll be an asset wherever she goes next!”

– Laura Curran, Marketing Manager, Legendary Entertainment (now Client Services Director at MXW)

“Olive is extremely capable. She was a key member of the department who could always be counted on to come up with innovative ideas... Her contribution has been invaluable, affecting not only the UK team but Macmillan design globally, helping to raise the standard of our products.”

– Will Fallon, Head of Design, Macmillan Education (now VP Product Design at BlackRock)

I’m never not creating…

From food photography to lino-cut. Making is thinking.

Christmas treats, including chocolate truffles covered in white coconut flakes and cocoa powder-coated truffles, arranged on a black surface with pine branches and gold ribbon decorations.
A slice of chocolate nut cake with white icing on a black cake stand, and a larger section of the cake behind it, with a pumpkin in the background, all set on a dark surface.
A green zucchini with a small stem, an onion with dry outer skin and roots, and a cucumber, all placed on a dark fabric surface with scattered dried leaves.
Close-up of a slice of pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped cream on top, placed on a white plate with a red rim. Part of a pie crust is visible on top of the pie. In the background, a larger pie with a browned crust is on a yellow and black ceramic
A stack of five pancakes with syrup on brown plate, paired with a white pitcher of syrup in the background, against a light gray background.
Meringue dessert topped with mixed berries including raspberries, blueberries, and red currants, with sugar dusting and falling sugar sprinkled over the berries, set against a black background.
Stir-fry in a black wok with beef, red bell peppers, and green onions, with steam rising.
Sliced seared tuna with vegetables salad on a black plate, chopsticks, a small bowl with sauce or dip, and raw meat in the foreground on a textured blue surface.
A black bowl of ramen with slices of salmon, chopped green onions, and noodles, set on a wooden table with chopsticks beside it.
A bowl of fried dumplings on a wooden table with chopsticks and dipping sauce, with tea and teacups in the background.
A plate of roasted pork belly served with mashed potatoes and sautéed mushrooms on a blue rectangular plate. There is a glass of white wine in the background with leafy green plants nearby.
A beef Wellington with a golden, flaky pastry crust, sliced open to reveal a medium-rare beef tenderloin center, placed on a dark board with some greenery in the background.
A whole roasted chicken seasoned with spices cooking in a black cast iron skillet, with blurred colorful lights in the background.
Illustration of a man wearing a cowboy hat, suit, and tie, with a background featuring abstract concentric circles and geometric shapes. The man has a serious expression and is partially shadowed. The text includes the title 'Westworld' and credits f
Illustrated map of Hokkaido, Japan, displaying various animals and plants native to the region, with Japanese labels and descriptions.
A poster for The Blair Glyph Project showing a wooded forest scene at night, a small red symbol at the top, a grayscale stick figure made of sticks, and white text describing a story about three students who disappeared in 1994 while collecting wood
Person assembling a metal honeycomb-like component with tools on a cluttered workbench.
Close-up of multiple white cards with green Christmas-themed reindeer and snowflake design, arranged on a surface with a blurred background.
Multiple red and white printed cards with a wolf's face design are spread out on a dark surface, intersected by a vintage black typewriter with round keys.
Close-up of a decorated Christmas tree with a gold ornament and a blue and white sticker or card among green pine branches.
Yellow illustration of a tiger on a green background with stylized text reading 'Tiger of 2020'.
Traditional Asian dragon illustration in dark blue on a yellow background, with swirling cloud motifs.
A decorative cutout design featuring snakes, mushrooms, and leafy patterns on a maroon background.
Red and black signs with a dragon illustration and the words 'DRAGON' and 'VODKA' hanging on a metal rack.
A large chalk drawing on a dark green board features a mythical figure with a horse's head playing a pipe, surrounded by mountains, a sun in the sky, and various abstract shapes. The word "BE HAPPY" is written vertically on the left side of the drawi