We’re excited to welcome Elisha Pearce, Chief Growth Officer at Iris, to share 18 years of lessons in growing a global agency. Drawing on her experience of leading teams, winning major clients, and shaping some of the agency’s most culturally resonant campaigns, Elisha will reveal the strategies and decisions that help agencies scale successfully – without compromising creativity or culture.
What you’ll learn:
- Simple, non-salesy habits that help you spot opportunities
- How to grow existing client accounts
- Becoming the person leaders trust with bigger roles
Who this session is for:
This session is for agency founders, directors, and senior managers who want to grow their business smarter and faster. You’ll gain actionable, experience-led insights on scaling teams, winning clients, and building sustainable growth.
About our speaker:
Elisha Pearce is Chief Growth Officer at Iris, where she has spent 18 years shaping culturally resonant campaigns and long-term client partnerships. She led Starbucks’ What’s in a Name (winner of the Channel 4 Diversity Award) and helped guide the agency’s recent rebrand. Known for connecting teams and fostering trust that sparks bold ideas, Elisha is passionate about building empowered, motivated teams. Outside of work, she is a proud mother of two daughters.




