Meet Claire Hutchings: Champion of Agency Growth, Mental Health & Inclusive Leadership

We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome a new Guide to The Agency Adventure Advisory team: Claire Hutchings. Many of you may already know Claire as she is one of the most connected people in the Agency world. She has been part of The Agency Adventure as an Expert Partner, today she joins the Guide team.

Claire brings nearly two decades of experience working inside independent boutique and global network agencies — and running her own business, Chime Agency, which helped over 40 agencies solve one of their biggest challenges: their own marketing.

At Chime, Claire produced game-changing research into how agencies market themselves and combined this with hands-on support that helped founders confidently grow their businesses. She now brings this powerful blend of insight, empathy, and commercial savvy to The Agency Adventure.

"Having worked with Chris for a number of years (and being lucky enough to witness the inception of The Agency Adventure long before it became a reality) it's a total joy to now be joining the team as an Agency Guide.

Their belief in the industry and in each other is infectious. I’m excited to play a part in growing this empathetic consultancy and supporting even more agency leaders to run and shape their businesses.

Navigating the current climate is challenging for all business owners; agency founders are no exception. But they also face their own unique mix of opportunities and obstacles. With a team of coaches, advisors, and guides - alongside an amazing network of expert partners - The Agency Adventure feels like the perfect place for me to support founders in navigating what lies ahead."

Claire specialises in helping independent agency owners and leaders make strong, confident decisions — whether that’s refining their positioning, choosing the right marketing strategy, or simply carving out time to think clearly.

With a deep commitment to mental health and inclusive leadership, Claire is especially passionate about supporting female founders, minority leaders, and those scaling their first agency. She believes it’s absolutely possible to grow a thriving, profitable agency without burning out — and she’s here to help our community do just that.

"At The Agency Adventure we want to have positive impact on as many agencies as we can. This is why it is so exciting to have Claire join the team as I know she will deliver immense value to everyone that are lucky enough to have her supporting them. Claire brings another dimension to the team in terms of her focus, approach and experience. I cannot wait to work with Claire and am so excited for the future. " Chris Bantock

Claire is available from today, so please do reach out to her. We couldn’t be more excited to have her on the journey with us. Welcome Claire.