# Meredith O’Sullivan

> Meredith O’Sullivan is a Los Angeles-based publicist and co-founder and co-CEO of The Lede Company. She joined 42West from BWR in 2007 and helped launch Lede in 2018 with Amanda Silverman, Sarah Levinson Rothman and Christine Su. Her career includes talent representation, shared agency leadership and mentorship through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles, which honored her with its Sherry Lansing Award in 2022.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Co-CEO at The Lede Company
- **Organizations:** The Lede Company, 42West, BWR Public Relations, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles
- **Known for:** Co-founded The Lede Company in 2018., Received BBBSLA’s 2022 Sherry Lansing Award for professional accomplishments and commitment to mentorship., Included in Haute Living’s 2024 Los Angeles PR Power Players selection.

## Career timeline

- **2007** — Joined 42West from BWR Public Relations.
- **2018** — Left her managing director role at 42West and co-founded The Lede Company; Christine Su became its fourth co-founder.
- **2019** — Appeared with her co-founders in a MAKERS Conference conversation moderated by Angie Martinez.
- **2022** — Received the Sherry Lansing Award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles.
- **2023** — Lede expanded into Paris through its OBCM acquisition.
- **2025** — Lede acquired Element Brand Group.
- **2026** — Lede announced its acquisition of London communications agency Aisle 8.

## Achievements

- Co-founded The Lede Company in 2018.
- Received BBBSLA’s 2022 Sherry Lansing Award for professional accomplishments and commitment to mentorship.
- Included in Haute Living’s 2024 Los Angeles PR Power Players selection.
- Helped lead an agency listed second in Observer’s 2018 PR Power List.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 22, Lede announced the acquisition of Aisle 8, adding a 21-person team and appointing Lauren Winslade to lead its UK brand practice.
- **2025-06** — Lede acquired Element Brand Group; Heather Leeds Greenfield joined as partner and head of brand partnerships.
- **2024-11** — Lede opened a Nashville office for its music business.

## Links

- Website: https://ledecompany.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-o-sullivan-wasson-49ba3b15b

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Last updated: 2026-10-24