Steve Boddey - Managing Director
After graduating in design and working in Toronto and New York, Steve returned to the UK for six years to work for DDB Needham, Senior King and MCP before he headed to Sydney to work for O&M. A phone call from an old friend inviting him back to start up an agency was just too tempting and Lovell Vass Boddey was formed. After five years and record growth the business was sold to Draftworldwide, one of the largest DM agencies in the world. Steve remained for two years as Creative Director, and, immediately prior to becoming a shareholder in TMA had been working with Golley Slater.
Helen Cawthra - Client Services Director
Helen has over 20 years’ experience bringing brand communications to life. Starting out in the regional networks of both Saatchi and McCann-Erickson, she rose to work with and provide strategic direction on some of the world’s biggest brands for McCann-Erickson in London. Over the years, Helen has directed integrated campaigns for L’Oreal, Powergen, Holsten Pils, American Express and Hyatt Hotels. Now at TMA she has left the challenges of her old M4 commute behind to lead the Client Services team and spearhead new business wins.
Ian Shortman - Production Director
Ian began his career in the direct marketing arm of EMI Records, with responsibility for the management of three record clubs each with a six-figure membership. Following a spell in pharmaceutical marketing, he joined below-the-line agency Bridge Marketing and Advertising in 1986, becoming a board director following a management buy out six years later. Ian became the MD of TMA in 2002, leading the Yonex and Johnson & Johnson accounts, on which he has worked for over 15 years. CIM-trained, his expertise spans the entire marketing mix.