The team

Led by chief executive Mark Thomas, who founded Word Association in 1991, we have dedicated teams responsible for our creative, PR, editorial and central services.

We take an innovative, creative and imaginative approach to what we do, harnessing our team’s combined wealth of talent, skills and experience.

As well as our strong in-house team of professionals, we work with experienced freelance photographers and a range of specialist partners on specific projects.

Click on the photos below to learn more about the people who make up our award-winning team.

Mark Thomas Chief Executive	Melanie Badelek Support Services Director	Lyndsey Maddocks PR & Editorial Director
Jane McCarthy Marketing Manager	Michelle Pearson PR & Account Director	Wyn Matthews Copywriter
Rosie Priestley Creative Manager	Kerri Smith PR & Marketing Officer	Sam Budgen Marketing & Events Officer
Lisa Spencer Support Services Officer