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🏆 voice of a new era of leaders

LILY DARBY

Creative leader in business and technology

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Global Operations, Strategy & Creative Production

DARBY

USA 🇺🇸

inspirational leader
Lily Darby
Lily Darby

ABOUT LILY

Lily Darby is a creative leader known for her strategic vision in business and technology. Starting with a love for the arts, she discovered a passion for the creative marketing and tech fields, blending business acumen with innovation. Her career spans impactful roles in world-class global creative agencies and tech companies, leading to a significant stint in Amsterdam, enhancing her expertise and broadening her impact across EMEA. Previously VP of the Global Creative Studio at WeTransfer HQ, and now having returned to her business consultancy, DARBY, Lily's leadership style is characterized by empathy, clear communication, and a strong focus on nurturing talent and building successful teams.

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LEAD BY EXAMPLE AND EMBRACE CHANGE.

Lily Darby

LILY IN A NUTSHELL

Global Operations, Strategy & Creative Production

DARBY

area of expertise

Marketing / Communications / PR / Advertising USA 🇺🇸

companies Lily has worked for

leadership

LILY AS A LEADER

Success for me is about feeling fulfilled and empowered, while making a tangible business impact and creating opportunities for my teams.

Leadership is not self-serving.

Great Leaders have high emotional intelligence and believe in empowering others.

The future of leadership is collaboration and the removal of ego.

When I think of a leader, I think of someone with a strong vision, an innate strength to rally and empower their teams behind building that vision.

Lily Darby
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MISTAKES ARE PART OF GROWTH, HANDLE THEM WITH TRANSPARENCY AND A SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED APPROACH.

Lily Darby

LILY ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Lily Darby’s strategy for maintaining work-life balance involves recognizing the ebb and flow of career demands. She emphasizes the importance of understanding when to prioritize professional endeavors and when to focus on personal life. Viewing her career in seasons allows her to invest energy where it’s most needed, whether climbing a steep hill in her career or taking in a moment of plateau to recharge personally. Lily also finds solace in nature, using exercise and the outdoors to clear her mind and gain perspective. This balanced approach helps her manage stress, maintain clarity, and stay resilient in the face of challenges.

LILY ON CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Transforming a single-market team into a robust global studio with locations in Amsterdam, London, and New York City. The process involved thoughtful hiring, strategic business planning, and fostering a dynamic team culture. Lily values the unique contributions of each team member and believes that a diverse, collaborative team is essential for driving innovation and achieving success on a global scale.

Lily Darby
Lily Darby
Lily Darby
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INVEST IN PEOPLE AND LEAD WITH A HUMAN-FIRST APPROACH TO ACHIEVE GREAT THINGS.

Lily on becoming a better leader

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