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Laura Thomas

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Global Marketing Transformation Lead - Home Care at Unilever
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Laura is the Global Marketing Transformation Lead at Unilever, bringing over 15 years of experience from major firms like WPP and THG. An alumna of Saïd Business Schools leadership program, she applies a sharp commercial lens to drive business growth through digital strategy, retail media, and e-commerce.

Outside of work, Laura is a passionate mentor dedicated to supporting women in the tech industry, having delivered courses on leadership and management. She enjoys spending her personal time practicing yoga and with her dogs.

Interesting fact: In 2020, Laura was recognized for her industry impact as a winner of the prestigious MediaWeek 30 Under 30 award.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Global Marketing Transformation Lead - Home Care
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Laura shows up

Persuasive
Informal
Charismatic

They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation. They will fight for you if they come to believe in you. They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.

Priorities

Topics Laura cares about

Marketing Transformation
Her current role at Unilever and public commentary focus on leveraging marketing's power to drive fundamental business transformation.
Retail & Social Commerce
A frequent public speaker on the integration of retail media and social commerce, focusing on data, attribution, and creating seamless customer experiences for global brands.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Global Marketing Transformation Lead - Home Care
Unilever
9-2023 - 12-2024
Global Retail Media Specialist - Home Care
Unilever
2-2023 - 9-2023
Digital Managing Partner
Wavemaker UK
11-2022 - 2-2023
Precision Partner
Wavemaker UK
11-2021 - 11-2022
Head of LOOKFANTASTIC Beauty Box (Global)
THG
In the press

Media appearances

2025 Shortlist Jury – New York Festivals Advertising Awards (includes Laura Thomas, Unilever). Featured in New York Festivals
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Annual Leadership Meeting 2024 – Speakers (featuring Laura Thomas, Unilever). Featured in Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB)
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Education
2020 - 2020
Oxford Women's Leadership Development Programme
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
2010 - 2011
Certificate in Digital Marketing
The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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