Lab Hires Ex-Gyro Global HR Director To Drive Agency Growth And Talent

WOKING, U.K. - May 27, 2014 - PRLog -- Lab, a leading elite independent agency in the UK, working with brands who want to give their customers personalised experiences online, are delighted to announce the recent appointment of Natasha Kenny to the role of Head of Talent and HR.

Kenny will be based in Lab’s head office in the UK, and lead the search for talented, creative individuals across the areas of design, development, digital marketing, and account management, in the UK and globally. Kenny will also work on delivering a constant talent pool from close links with local colleges and universities, and ensure consistent policies, procedures, and benefits across all of Lab’s offices around the world.

“It’s a delight to be joining in such a fast-growing digital agency with a strong future ahead,” said Kenny. “I completely buy in to Lab’s mission of changing the face of digital in the UK, and becoming one of the top digital agencies. It’s rare to see a digital agency like Lab, who really appreciate their staff and take the time to ensure teams have everything they need to get the most out of their work. Every single staff member believes in Lab’s vision and are all enthusiastically contributing towards it, which means there is an incredible buzz about the agency. Everyone who works here, loves working here, and I am really excited to be a part of the Lab story.”

Kenny comes to Lab from digital agency Gyro, where she held the role of global HR director, helping to grow the agency from 100 people to 600 around the world, and developing the highly successful Gyro Academy. Kenny has also worked at iconic department store Liberty, Universal Music, and WPP agency Ogilvy & Mather, where she started her career.

Jonny Tooze, MD and founder of Lab, said, “We’re growing rapidly, and rely on our talented team all around the world to deliver for our clients. Our promise throughout all we do is to make digital A Better Experience™ - not just for clients, but for anyone that works for us, too. With teams based in the UK, Croatia, and South Africa, we are recruiting everywhere and need new creative and innovative minds to join the team. Natasha’s experience doing this for very large agencies means she will be instrumental in helping to make this happen for Lab. I am absolutely thrilled to welcome her to the team.”

About Lab

Lab is a top 20 digital agency in the south of England* and one of the leading independent agencies in the UK, working with brands who want to give their customers personalised experiences online. With over ten years’ experience in creative design, digital marketing, and web technologies such as Sitecore, Magento, and Drupal, Lab are experts in making sure the digital experience delivers results. Lab clients include Motorola, Hearst, Future Publishing, Tesco, the Home Office, Whirlpool, Lewmar, Vintage Roots, Oakhouse Foods, Subway, the BBC, SmartFocus, and Reed Learning. From our customers to yours, Lab believes everyone deserves A Better Experience™. Catch up with Lab at lab.co.uk

* Wirehive 100 2013

Contact

Huw Waters | Marketing Manager | Lab

0207 183 6668 | media@lab.co.uk