Rachel is a senior marketing leader with over 15 years’ experience in the built environment, working across architecture, design, and placemaking. Since joining HTA in 2009, she has helped shape the studio’s voice, built an integrated marketing function, and driven campaigns that have supported HTA’s growth and reputation as a design-led, sector-leading practice.
As Head of Marketing, Rachel leads strategy, brand, communications and events, and is a trusted advisor to the partners on business development and positioning. She played a key role in the practice’s rebrand, website launch and growth campaigns, and has led initiatives to support studio culture and visibility, including HTA’s 50th anniversary celebrations and the fit out of the practice’s award winning London studio.
In addition to her role leading marketing and culture, Rachel has delivered numerous office fit outs and studio refreshes, managing design development, procurement, and contractor coordination through to handover. She works closely with operations teams to improve systems and services, with a strong focus on user experience – ensuring that HTA’s workplaces support both staff wellbeing and an exceptional client experience.
Rachel is passionate about the power of great design to make a difference, and about the role of communication in helping clients and communities see what’s possible.
