• by Fern Siegel , July 9, 2024

Iris Worldwide has named two executives to senior posts. Elisha Pearce has been promoted to managing director, growth and marketing, UK & EMEA. Amy Green was named growth director, UK & EMEA.

Both are charged with enhancing accounts in the regions. Pearce will report to Claire Humphris, CEO, Iris, while Green will report to Pearce.

Pearce joined the global agency in 2007. Previously, she was managing director in the U.K. Her new business accounts from existing clients include Pizza Hut, Delta and Jack Daniel’s.

Her current remit is a repeat performance with key clients in the U.K. and Munich, Germany.

Separately, Green joins from content marketing agency PinPoint Media, where she was marketing-sales director. In her new role. she will be charged with nurturing new leads and converting new business. 

Claire Humphris, CEO, Iris, said: “I’m thrilled to have not one, but two exceptional female leaders join the growth team in London." She cited Pearce's "tenacity" and Green's "challenger mentality" as assets for the company's future.

Pearce added: “I’ve always loved the thrill of new business ... and I was keen to be more involved in the agency’s growth. Getting involved in developing the Iris brand into its 25th year is an opportunity I couldn’t turn down.”

Iris bills itself as The Participation Agency, with more than 14 offices worldwide. Brand work includes Samsung, adidas and Bentley.