Rachel Hardy

Rachel Hardy is a BAFTA-nominated communications and digital strategy leader with twenty years' experience across television, talent management and digital content creation. She has held senior roles at some of the UK's most prominent independent production companies, working across entertainment, reality, scripted drama and digital formats throughout a period of profound change in how audiences discover, consume and engage with content. Currently serving as Head of Talent and Strategic Partnerships at HB Talent and its parent company Hungry Bear Media, Rachel has overall responsibility for growing the digital slate for one of the UK's biggest and most successful independent production companies. Working directly with high profile talent and identifying relevant strategic partners to build global media brands that sit across multiple platforms. Developed and executed the launch of Holly Willoughby Together with overall responsibility for the commercial strategy, social and digital outp