Meet the team
behind the work
We’re a close-knit team of creative specialists, account managers and marketeers who know what it takes to deliver great work.
As an Edinburgh agency with more than 17 years behind us, we’ve built our reputation on understanding our clients and creating relationships that last.
Diane Mackie
Managing Director
Diane Mackie
Managing Director
Diane has been the driving force behind maclean’s growth for over a decade. She’s hands-on, an expert at client servicing and has an amassed an impressive list of skills and experience in the industry delivering for big brands, professional services and charities – from finance to tourism and everything in-between.
Katrina Simpson
Account Director
Katrina Simpson
Account Director
With vast experience in marketing, Katrina has in-depth commercial understanding, print knowledge and strong interpersonal skills. She’s cool, calm and collected, applying a methodical approach to every task and quickly building trust with her clients. With her proactive nature, she helps us maximise productivity and effectiveness.
Kristy Hancock
Senior Account Manager
Kristy Hancock
Senior Account Manager
Kristy brings an array of project and account management experience to the maclean team, having worked extensively with global brands in the UK, the Middle East, and Australia. She leads on key accounts, adding her PR, advertising, and content production skills to the mix and ensuring that client's needs are always met.
Paulina Pellowska
Account Manager
Paulina Pellowska
Account Manager
As a team player and strong communicator, Paulina ensures everyone is on board and working towards a common goal. She has a talent for project management and campaign delivery.
Graham Nixon
Designer
Graham Nixon
Designer
A safe pair of hands (or mouse) on any creative project, Graham has extensive experience in creative and in-house agencies. He’s passionate about promoting the best that Scotland has to offer for our local clients with a considered and logical approach and excellent technical skills across print and digital.
Josie Devine
Copywriter
Josie Devine
Copywriter
With a brand-side background in fashion and beauty, working across social, e-commerce and editorial, Josie knows that words need to work hard wherever they go – from straplines to subject lines, right down to the small print. When she’s not writing? She’s probably painting. And it’s the same artistic flair she brings to the table at maclean.
Laszlo Balogh
Digital Designer
Laszlo Balogh
Laszlo is an award-winning graphic designer and illustrator with experience across multiple sectors. Beginning his career as an art director, he moved into visual branding, drawing inspiration from his love of film, pop culture, and historical references. Laszlo works with clients to create engaging digital assets across multiple mediums.
Corina Cristea
Senior Digital Designer
Corina Cristea
Senior Digital Designer
With a background working with major financial clients, Corina joined maclean with a passion for innovation and offers valuable insight to every project. From motion and video graphics to UX/UI design, if it needs some flair, Corina will deliver. She executes to the highest of standards with even higher enthusiasm.
Jonathan Hope
Artworker
Jonathan Hope
Artworker
Give Jonathan a challenge and he’ll give you a creative solution, perfecting every pixel along the way. He has picked up an impressive list of past clients over the years and now adds all that experience to our creative work before it leaves the building.
Diane Mackie
Managing Director
Katrina Simpson
Account Director
Jordan Pollock
Creative Lead
Paulina Pellowska
Account Manager
Graham Nixon
Designer
Laszlo Balogh
Digital Designer
Zoe Macnaughton
Copywriter
Brenna Wilson
Account Manager
Cara Macfie
Junior Account Manager