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Hello

I’ve spent my career working with some of the most ambitious thinkers within fast-moving environments, where priorities shift quickly — places where decisions matter, pace is high, and there’s no room for anything to slip through the cracks.

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I was the first assistant hired for YouTube in Europe and spent over a decade at the heart of Google during its early growth years. As the business scaled from start-up energy to global operation, I supported senior executives navigating complex, high-visibility work — helping bring structure, clarity and consistency as everything evolved around us. I worked closely with executives and their teams to anticipate issues, sense-check ideas, and keep momentum steady when the pressure was on. I was trusted to represent leaders externally, hold the detail internally, and ensure nothing important was missed — especially at moments that really mattered.

 

Earlier in my career, I worked with the Walkers marketing team at PepsiCo, supporting major UK campaigns in creative, deadline-driven environments where expectations were high and execution had to be spot on.

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That experience shapes how I work today. I step into complexity, bring calm structure to busy situations, and protect my clients’ time so they can focus on the work only they can do.

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Alongside this, I’ve always worked locally in and around Henley — from my first work experience placement at the Henley Veterinary Centre, to supporting small businesses, individuals and events across the town. 

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Henley has always been home to me. It's shaped by ambitious, like-minded people and it's wonderful to have the opportunity to work alongside such a wide range of businesses and talented neighbours.

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Outside of work, I have a longstanding interest in animal behaviour, with a strong academic foundation in the subject that I continue to build on through further study and professional accreditation. It’s a discipline grounded in observation, empathy and consistency — qualities that quietly underpin how I support the people I work with.

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When I’m not working or studying, I’m juggling my own busy life (often thinking I could really do with an Admin Spa of my own) — spending time with my husband, son, cat, training Kodi the Aussie puppy, walking dogs locally and chatting with Henley’s animal-owning community. I also enjoy roasting my own special blends of coffee.

© 2026 Lorna Baker. Based in Henley-on-Thames | Supporting clients locally and remotely

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