Laura Wade

Laura Wade was promoted to Global Head of Sustainability Strategy at EssenceMediacom in 2023, having previously been VP, Head of Sustainability at Essence in 2022, and previously VP Content and Innovation in EMEA since 2018. In the role, Wade is empowered to build and scale sustainable media practices at the agency, including an industry-leading media decarbonisation strategy.

Wade is a revered leader in sustainability in media, winning the IAB Europe's Outstanding Contribution Accolade in 2023, Wade is also an active member of the IPA climate charter steering group, as well as GroupM's Mission Zero taskforce. She is also a non-executive trustee at the Arts Charity Lighthouse, connecting art, technology, science and society.