Laura Derbyshire is the founder of OSER, a brand and marketing consultancy specializing in startups, scale-ups, and investors. With a deep focus on strategy and creativity, OSER helps businesses unlock new opportunities, sharpen their positioning, and develop compelling marketing campaigns that fuel growth. Over the past four years, OSER has built a reputation for transforming brands, solving complex business challenges, and delivering bold, high-impact ideas that drive measurable results.
In addition to leading OSER, Laura consults globally as a fractional CMO, working with high-growth startups, scale-ups, and investor-backed businesses to develop and execute commercially driven marketing strategies. She helps companies clarify their brand, differentiate in competitive markets, and create marketing programs that accelerate revenue and long-term success.
Before founding OSER, Laura spent over 20 years in leadership roles at top global advertising and media agencies, including within WPP and Dentsu, where she held positions such as Managing Director and Board Director. Throughout her career, she has blended strategic thinking with creative execution, shaping marketing and brand strategies that drive business transformation and market leadership.
Beyond her consulting work, Laura is an early-stage venture capital deal flow pitch advisor, a brand and marketing panelist, and a keynote speaker. She is passionate about helping businesses think differently, challenge the status quo, and use creative storytelling to build strong, memorable brands.More...