Sydney-based Felicity Wainwright, Senior Sales Manager, talks about helping to launch a business in Australia, her interest in adtech, and her life outside of work.
Why did you decide to join LoopMe?
Prior to LoopMe, I was working at JCDecaux, where I became more and more interested in programmatic out-of-home (OOH). It made me realise I wanted to work on the digital and technology side of advertising, so when the role at LoopMe popped up and I had the chance to not only move into tech, but help launch a business in Australia, I jumped at the opportunity.
Why did you decide to work in this industry?
Honestly, I moved into advertising because I was working in the NGO space previously and was looking to find a more stable job. I started working at Dentsu as an Exec and I remember being told that I would spend 80% of my day in Excel. I love Excel so I was very excited by that. On my first day I was given a swipe card to enter the building (rather than a single, silver key) and saw the amount of Milo I could have (for free!) and my decision was finalised.
Tell us a bit about yourself.
I’m 34 years old, I live by the ocean in Sydney with my partner Harrison. I adore dogs, although I don’t have one myself, and I prefer early mornings to late nights. I’m extremely curious and love having conversations about the meaning of life or anything else equally existential.
Do you have any hobbies?
Yes, I have tons. I love to read (anything psychology-related), to run, I travel whenever possible, and I’m currently writing a book.
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose and why?
This is an answer that constantly changes. Right now, Costa Rica because I’m learning Spanish and have recently learnt how to surf.
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