IPA UK Chairs and City Heads

Providing a voice for IPA members

IPA UK Chairs

IPA UK Chairs and City Heads are figureheads for the industry in their area, representing and championing the outstanding talent in their advertising community and providing a voice for IPA members.

 Helen Blakley

Helen Blakley

IPA Chair for Northern Ireland | Managing Director, Genesis

Gill Jarvie

Gill Jarvie

IPA Chair for Scotland | Director of Client Services, Republic of Media

James Ray

James Ray

IPA Chair England & Wales | CEO, Armadillo

IPA UK City Heads

Sue Benson

Sue Benson

IPA City Head for Manchester & North West | Managing Director, The Behaviours Agency

Gareth Evans

Gareth Evans

IPA City Head for Birmingham and the Midlands | Managing Director, Cogent

Samantha Smith

Samantha Smith

IPA City Head for Bristol, the South West & Wales | Managing Director, April Six (Mobility)

Lauren Thacker

Lauren Thacker

IPA City Head for Newcastle & North East | Client Services Director, Cravens

Alex Uprichard

Alex Uprichard

IPA City Head for Leeds & Yorkshire | Managing Director, IMA HOME