Lucy brings over 15 years of experience in the publishing and media industries, with a career spanning advertising, bibliographic data services, and international business development.
She began her professional journey in the finance sector before transitioning into advertising sales, working with high-profile media clients including The Bookseller, Broadsheet Press, Sky and Channel 4. This early experience laid the foundation for a deep understanding of the creative and entertainment industries across both physical and digital platforms.ย
In 2008, Lucy joined Nielsen BookData, where she initially managed retailer relationships before expanding into international business development. Her role evolved to encompass publisher engagement, data supply services, and strategic partnerships. As Senior Business Development Manager for MetaData , she worked globally with retailers, publishers, libraries, and distributors to deliver innovative bibliographic SaaS data solutions, including Nielsen BookData Online, Enhanced Services, and Book2Look.
Now serving as an Enterprise and Triage Information Officer at Surrey County Council, Lucy applies her commercial insight and stakeholder engagement skills to support the countyโs economic development.
She plays a key role in triaging business enquiries, curating resources, and facilitating access to support services through Business Surrey. Her work contributes to the councilโs mission to foster a thriving, inclusive economy by connecting local enterprises with the tools and opportunities they need to grow.ย
Lucy is passionate about empowering businesses through data, communication, and collaboration, and continues to build bridges between the public and private sectors to drive innovation and sustainable growth.
