Engage 2025

Emily is a BSc Nutritionist and No.1 Sunday Times Bestselling author, driven by a love of food, her ethos is to marry the science of nutrition with the joy of eating. Emily creates balanced, delicious recipes to inspire healthy eating. 

Alex Partridge is one of the leading pioneers of social media content in the way we know it today. Having founded UNILAD at 21, Alex is now a mental health advocate, openly sharing his journey with alcoholism and ADHD, of which he was diagnosed with at 34. He’s become a leading voice on neurodiversity, with over 250,000 followers and hosts the chart-topping podcast ADHD Chatter. Other prominent roles of Alex’s have included Social Media Manager of The Hook Group, which boasted over 8 million social media connections, and the Head of Facebook at Steven Bartlett’s Social Chain. He was won eight Cannes Lions Awards.

Anna Norfolk leads insights and research at Time Out globally, with a focus on creating meaningful connections between brands and consumers. Bringing experience from both client and media environments, Anna has a well-rounded perspective on leveraging insights and data for business success. Before joining Time Out, Anna progressed through senior insights roles at Future PLC, where she led strategic initiatives, drove the development of innovative insight products, and played a pivotal role in the company's digital transformation. 

Wayne has been head of Time Out UK’s Creative Solutions team since 2018, creating bespoke, multi-channel campaigns for a range of clients including Uber Eats, British Airways, TfL, Deliveroo, FREENOW, Madri, Häagen Dazs and more. Wayne leads a team of strategists, project managers, event producers, writers, videographers, and designers and is responsible for the ideation, pitch and delivery of all of Time Out UK's commercial content partnerships. 
 
Specialising in entertainment and culture marketing, Wayne’s 20-year career reflects his agnostic approach to content marketing with prominent roles at Metro and Global Media. This approach has played a significant role in aiding Time Out's recent transformation from a legacy print publisher to a world-leading 360 digital and experiential media and hospitality business. 

‘Pocket Rocket’ Mary McCarthy is a driving force in London’s run scene. With years of experience and a genuine passion for movement and wellbeing, she’s a respected figure in the fitness and lifestyle space. Mary blends fashion, fitness and food into an engaging online presence that resonates with her huge community. 

Working as an ambassador for brands including Lululemon, New Balance and Free People, he champions a lifestyle where performance and style go hand in hand. More than just a digital creator, Mary is known for pushing boundaries, whether it's through a new challenge or a personal goal, all whilst encouraging her audience to do the same. Her story is one of energy, resilience, and authenticity. 

Ollie Presswell is the Global Innovation Lead at Wanderlab, Tripadvisor’s in-house creative studio. He leads the charge in developing bold, future-facing ways for brands to connect with Tripadvisor’s global community of passionate travellers through storytelling, insight, and innovation.

 Jenny Haggard leads Global Thought Leadership at Spotify. In her role, she analyses trends, tests hypotheses, crafts content, builds marketing campaigns, and after more than 11 years at the company, is still trying to figure out how to turn on private mode while listening to her Guilty Pleasures playlist. She’s held multiple roles in creative strategy, content monetisation, and branded content. She’s based in LA, and when she’s not squinting at data dashboards or wielding a pen, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, speaking at leadership conferences, and guiding others as a Certified Discernment Director.