Rachael Pollard
About Rachael Pollard
Rachael Pollard serves as the Chief Growth Officer at Starling Bank, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in marketing and digital strategy, she has held various leadership roles in notable companies including Just Eat and Comparethemarket.com.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Rachael Pollard serves as the Chief Growth Officer at Starling Bank, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she collaborates with a diverse team of specialists across various fields, including brand, digital, CRM, social media, and creative sectors. Pollard has played a significant role in promoting the Starling brand, contributing to its recognition as Best British Bank. She has also been instrumental in enhancing the accessibility and user-friendliness of banking services through the Starling Bank app.
Previous Experience at Just Eat
Before joining Starling Bank, Rachael Pollard worked at Just Eat as the Global Performance Marketing Director from 2014 to 2017. During her three years in this role, she was based in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. Her work involved overseeing performance marketing strategies that aimed to enhance the company's market presence and customer engagement.
Career Background in Marketing
Rachael Pollard has extensive experience in marketing across various organizations. She held the position of Customer Marketing Director at Comparethemarket.com from 2017 to 2019. Prior to that, she worked as Head of Online at Tommy's from 2007 to 2010 and as Head of Content and Customer Engagement at Bounty UK Ltd from 2010 to 2011. Her earlier roles include Head of Digital at Foundry and Senior Online Marketing Manager at the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Educational Qualifications
Rachael Pollard studied at King's College London, where she focused on Marketing from 2004 to 2005. She also attended the University of East Anglia, achieving a Bachelor of Arts degree in German and Business Management from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in both marketing principles and business management.
Board Membership at Mobile Marketing Association
In addition to her role at Starling Bank, Rachael Pollard has been a Board Member of the Mobile Marketing Association since 2015. This position, held for nine years, is based in New York, New York, United States. Her involvement with the association reflects her commitment to advancing mobile marketing practices and strategies within the industry.