Ed Palmer is an accomplished advertising professional with extensive experience in client relationships and account management. Currently serving as Co-chair of the Client Relationships Group at the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising since January 2019, Ed has also held the position of Managing Director at St Luke's London since March 2016. Prior roles include Managing Partner and Business Director at M&C Saatchi, where Ed successfully oversaw the integrated advertising campaign "Get ahead of the Games" for the London 2012 Olympics. Experience at TBWA\London as Head of Account Management involved leading client projects for major brands such as Mars Petcare and PlayStation, while earlier roles included Group Account Director at Leo Burnett, managing campaigns for notable clients like InBev and the Department for Transport. Ed began the advertising career as an Account Director at St Lukes Communications, progressing from initial client responsibilities. Ed holds a BA in French and Politics from the University of Bristol.