Former WPP Group finance leader strengthens financial leadership in the UK
We’re excited to welcome Harsharan Travers as UK Finance Director. She will report to Mark Chappell, Group Chief Financial Officer, and Richard Hannah, Managing Director, UK & Europe.
In this role, Harsharan will oversee Imagination’s financial and commercial operations in the UK, supporting the continued growth of the business and strengthening financial strategy across the agency’s client portfolio. She will work closely with leadership teams to drive operational efficiency, support revenue growth, and ensure strong financial performance as Imagination continues to deliver experience-led creativity for global brands.
Harsharan brings extensive experience in finance leadership within the marketing and communications industry. She spent much of her career at Ogilvy UK, part of the WPP Group, where she progressed through several senior finance roles before becoming UK Group Finance Director. During her tenure, she played a key role in driving financial performance, managing complex commercial structures, and supporting the growth of the business across multiple disciplines.
Following her time at Ogilvy, Harsharan joined Avantgarde as Global Commercial Finance Director, where she further expanded her expertise into brand experience and experiential marketing.
At Imagination, she will work with teams across the UK to support key client relationships and ensure finance continues to play a strategic role in enabling creativity, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Mark Chappell, Global Chief Financial Officer at Imagination, said: “Harsharan brings an exceptional depth of financial leadership experience from across the agency landscape. Her understanding of complex creative businesses and her strong commercial mindset make her a fantastic addition to our UK leadership team. As Imagination continues to grow and evolve, her expertise will help ensure we have the financial strength and operational clarity to support our teams and deliver world-class experiences for our clients.”
Harsharan Travers, UK Finance Director at Imagination, added: “Imagination has a long-standing reputation for creating powerful brand experiences that connect with audiences in meaningful ways. I’m excited to join the team at such an important time for the business and the industry. I look forward to working closely with colleagues across the UK to support the continued growth of the agency and ensure finance plays a strategic role in enabling creativity and commercial success.”
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