They say variety is the spice of life, and here at Toucan we’ve certainly got variety. From the pragmatist to the purist, the key to creating a successful agency is all about finding a perfect balance.

But let's not forget it is the sum of these parts that make us what we are today: an agency where professionalism and experience sit alongside passion and enjoyment to create a unique team spirit, topped on occasion, with a rather large helping of fun and humour.

Click on the images on the right to find out more about our senior accounts team.

We’re always looking for talented individuals so if you think you've got what it takes to join us, send your CV to jobs@toucan.co.uk.

 

 

 

 

As co-founder of the agency, Gary spent the early years being the face of Toucan, dealing with both new business and client servicing. His passion for the product and his engaging manner not only won significant briefs from a variety of sources, but retained an astonishing percentage of clients for over the 10 year mark. Gary’s character still drives the agency onwards and is a defining element in the Toucan experience.

email: gary.rapps@toucan.co.uk

Nina, another classically trained marketer, truly worships at the altar of detail. Her approach to running the agency's external functions leaves no stone unturned and no avenue ignored. Easily recognised in the office by her ability to hold two phone conversations at the same time, whilst simultaneously writing a Powerpoint presentation and supping her fourth tea of the morning, Nina will always have the answer at her fingertips. She is driven to provide solutions which deliver precisely as planned.

email: nina.rosi@toucan.co.uk

When Mike started Toucan with Gary, his remit was nuts and bolts. Handling the staff, the finances, the commercial decisions and the supplier relations cemented in him a solid sense of the realities of business. Now he looks after a range of FMCG clients offering solid project management skills with digital solutions as well as traditional media options all supported with creative excellence. Efficiency, practicality and delivering solutions which meet the client’s needs exactly are his stock in trade.

email: mike.benns@toucan.co.uk

To our new clients, Mary Anne represents the front face of the agency and as such offers an abundance of energy and enthusiasm. Her ability to engage clients with her genuine interest in their sectors, allied to her quick understanding of how we might be able to offer assistance, is virtually unrivalled in our industry. Since she joined Toucan, new business growth has escalated to levels never before seen in the agency’s history.

email: maryanne.fitzgerald@toucan.co.uk

Despite her Italian heritage, Sam runs the agency with all the efficiency of the Swiss railways! She is basically the Toucan-ite who keeps the whole show on the road making sure that internally we have an infrastructure to support the work we do for our clients. With all that on your plate, it takes a special person to also bring a bucket-load of sunshine into the office every day (except Mondays). Sam is truly priceless…

email: sam.lepore@toucan.co.uk

When it comes to directing her client portfolio Jane is always the consummate professional. Wonderfully talented and perfectly organised, Jane’s probably already completed that task you were starting to think about! Jane also holds the record for being the smiliest member of the Toucan team. Maybe it has something to do with the drawer of sweeties next to her desk!

email: jane.mcgown@toucan.co.uk

Having grown up in France to British parents, bi-lingual Michelle's organised and structured approach to life ensure she's always in control and one step ahead of even the trickiest of predicaments. Her contagious zest for life and strong creative streak mean she's equally as good at coming up with winning campaign concepts as she is at bringing them to life through project management.
email: michelle.thomas@toucan.co.uk

Kate brings the perfect balance of youthful enthusiasm and creative experience to the team. Her ability to deliver on-trend campaigns whilst remaining utterly focused on the brand and target audience in question is unparalleled. A stickler for both the bigger picture and the tiniest detail, woe betide any account handler who forgets to put a job number on their briefing form...!

email: kate.springgay@toucan.co.uk