Mosaic - the Integrated Marketing Agency

We are digital thinkers

Meet the team

Karen Ainley

Chief Executive

Karen is our co-founder and CEO and specialises in devising integrated PR, marketing and crisis strategies. She is also our lead trainer with Mosaic Media and Marketing Training. She is a former newspaper journalist, BBC radio newsreader and BBC Look East TV presenter and reporter. She has an MSc in Digital Marketing Strategy and teaches the digital module of CIM's professional marketing qualifications. In her spare time, she is a keen cyclist.
Kevin Bentley

Chairman

Our Chairman Kevin is a radio and TV pro. He spent 20 years working for the BBC - the latter half as a reporter and producer with BBC Look East and the East at Westminster. He has also worked for radio stations including BBC Essex and Radios 1, 2 and 4. Kevin is a co-founder of Mosaic and an experienced media trainer, presenter, voice-over artist and after-dinner speaker. He is the Leader of Essex County Council, a Colchester Borough Councillor and former National President of Round Table. Kevin likes to relax with a spot of Masterchef-style cooking.
Rachel Hillier

Finance & Personnel Director

Rachel looks after Mosaic's finances and HR. A member of the board of management, she hails from a city background - previously working in a global insurance company. Her Higher Diploma in Administrative & Secretarial Procedures means she is extremely organised and precise. Rach is the longest serving Mozzer and has been with us for 19 years!
Gemma Rawlinson

Operations Director

Gemma manages operations and oversees sales, marketing and project scheduling at Mosaic. A member of the board of management, she was runner-up for CIPR Young Communicator of the Year and holds the CIM Professional Marketing Diploma. Gemma was the brains behind a three year social media campaign for the NHS which won a CIPR Gold Award for 'Best Use of Social Media'. Gemma is also a trained yoga teacher and puts this to good use in the office. Her claim to fame is roller skating in a music video!
Lindsay Palmer

Senior Graphic Designer

With a BA (Hons) degree in Graphic Design, Lindsay began her career in London producing creative solutions in the healthcare and pharmaceuticals sector for clients such as Bayer and Pfizer, before working as a Graphic Designer in the fashion industry. Lindsay is one of Mosaic’s in-house designers, producing creative content for print, web and video. Outside of work, Lindsay loves to travel and would like to explore more of South East Asia.
Chris Douglas

Senior Web & Graphic Designer

Chris has a passion for design, gained from a traditional design background, ensuring our creative solutions will always challenge and surpass your expectations. Chris studied design for four years and has worked for a number of creative agencies. He is a keen cyclist and British Cycling coach.
Jenny Grinter

Senior PR & Communications Manager

Jenny has more than 25 years’ experience in senior PR and comms roles in higher education and with the police. She started out as a journalist on newspaper titles in Essex, and loves meeting people and writing their story. She has expertise in PR strategy and campaign development, crisis management, media training, internal communications and publications. Outside work she plays cricket for Colchester.
Alex Ainley

Digital Account Executive

Alex is currently studying for his degree in Electronic Engineering and on his free days helps out the Mosaic team. In his role as Digital Account Executive he gets actively involved with client website and video projects. Alex has a keen interest in music and hiking, is obsessed with Dr Martens, and would love to travel and see as much of the world as possible.
Alexandra Watkins

Digital Account Manager

Alexandra graduated from the University of Exeter with a BA (Hons) in English, and started at Mosaic the same week she handed in her dissertation! She has extensive experience in writing, research and data analysis, teamed with a passion for all things digital. In her role as Digital Account Manager, she uses these skills when optimising websites, developing digital marketing strategies, writing website text and creating social media campaigns. Outside of work Alex is passionate about dance, and has performed in London! She also enjoys writing poetry and spending time with her friends.
Ruth Collin

Head of Media Training

Ruth is a former BBC broadcast journalist, producer and researcher. She moved into media liaison and PR working firstly in the police service and then for a range of private sector clients. She also has significant experience in the development of strategy, governance and policy. Her media training clients include the MOD and the NHS. Ruth is also an experienced virtual facilitator in training, meeting and conference settings.
Emily Jones

Digital Account Executive

Emily graduated from Edge Hill University with a BA (Hons) in Film and Television Production and started her career working for a marketing agency. She has since moved from North Wales to Colchester and joined the team at Mosaic as a Digital Account Executive. She utilises her digital marketing skills and experience to update websites, create social media campaigns and improve website visibility and ranking through SEO. Outside of work, Emily enjoys baking, cooking, and travelling.
Corinne Bishop

Media Training Administrator

Corinne looks after all the Admin for both the Training and Marketing sides of Mosaic, keeping us all on track! She is a qualified Legal Secretary and worked for many years in Lloyd's of London as an Insurance Claims Handler. After having her children, she retrained as a primary Teaching Assistant and Beauty Therapist. Outside of work Corinne loves to travel, bake and paddleboard, she loves spending time with her children and friends.
Joanne Triggs

Senior PR & Communications Manager

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