We’re proud to share that our Talent Manager, Zoe Miller, has been named an IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) iList Winner 2026, recognising leaders who are driving meaningful, lasting change in D&I across our sector.
This recognition reflects over 31 years of Zoe’s work championing talent at every stage of the journey, helping more people see the creative and advertising industries as places where they can belong and build lasting careers.
Zoe’s impact spans a number of transformative initiatives, from leading Carbon Academy, M+C Saatchi’s mentoring programme delivered with the University of Greenwich, which gives young women from inner-city schools hands-on experience and real routes into creative careers, to helping build the Creative Advertising and Art Direction degree, co-designed with the University of Greenwich to offer live briefs, industry experience and a direct pathway into advertising.
Through Open House, our global free online training programme opening up access to marketing and communications, which this year saw its highest ever number of global sign-ups, Zoe has also been instrumental in widening access and helping to build a more inclusive industry.
Marcus Peffers, Executive Chair UK and Chair, World Services, M+C Saatchi Group said: “I've known Zoe since the day I started in advertising, over 30 years ago. During that time, I can't think of anyone who has done more to support and promote opportunities for diverse entry-level talent across the industry. In Open House, Zoe has helped build a world-class internship programme, one that goes from strength to strength every year. Zoe never seeks the limelight, but behind the scenes, she has been fundamental to the success of M+C Saatchi since launch. I'm absolutely thrilled she's getting the recognition she deserves.”
Mark Dickinson-Keen, Global Chief People & Operations Officer, M+C Saatchi Group, added: “Zoe has worked tirelessly over many years to champion and support diverse entry-level talent, consistently breaking down the well-known barriers to entry in our sector. At a time when entry-level opportunities are becoming increasingly scarce, Zoe has redoubled her efforts, ensuring our Open House programme reaches more participants than ever, and that M+C Saatchi continues to open up growing numbers of well-supported, fairly paid intern opportunities. Congratulations, Zoe, on this thoroughly deserved win.”
👏 Congratulations Zoe, a hugely deserved win and brilliant recognition of the impact you continue to make.
