The Biz Dev 100: Karen Grainger, business development director, Artefact
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Karen Grainger: Artefact
Below is Karen Grainger, one of those at the top of their field who work in the UK biz dev sector.
Name: Karen Grainger
Job title: business development director
Agency: Artefact
What were your highlights of last year?
Broadening the agency's digital offering to include data consultancy.
What has been your most memorable win - and why?
Marks and Spencer, Ralph Lauren and BA. Iconic brands.
How would you describe your approach to business development?
Intelligent targeting. Understand the business challenge. Shape the conversation.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Questions are more valuable than answers.
What would be your number one tip to anyone starting in business development?
Resilience, planning and creativity.
What is your new business soundtrack?
Psycho Killer - Talking Heads
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