Jill Byrne

Jill Byrne is Head of Marketing at Rothco, part of Accenture Interactive, Ireland's leading creative communications agency. When Jill joined Rothco in 2014, her brief was to grow the international profile of the agency. In the first 3 years, the agency increased its international press coverage by 177%.

Jill continues to grow and develop the Rothco brand, now as part of a global family. Her endeavours include engaging the agency and their clients in everything from international judging opportunities; to publishing thought pieces; and speaking on expert stages, including the Cannes Lions stages - 5 times in 5 years, as well as SXSW & Advertising Week. She has also helped the agency to overhaul its awards process leading them to receiving the coveted Cannes Lions Grand Prix in the Creative Data category.