ABOUT US
We are an international reputation management and policy advisory consultancy with a campaigning approach.
We are experts in building and establishing trust in the science and technology that can help address the global challenges faced by society and our planet.
We partner and collaborate with clients who share our purpose.
Our clients include global healthcare companies, leaders in digital solutions, leading technology companies, agriscience organisations, modern energy suppliers, European trade associations and enterprising start-ups.
OUR FOUR PROMISE TO CLIENTS
We want to make a difference and if we can’t, we won’t accept the brief.
Our client charter and FOUR promise drives how we work and what we do.
Fresh Thinking
Our insight led approach keeps our thinking, ideas and recommendations fresh.
Open
We are open and transparent, welcoming debate and encouraging constructive challenge.
Understanding
To become an extension of our client’s team we seek to understand people, situations and challenges in the round.
Results
We judge ourselves by the results we deliver, always seeking to exceed expectations.
Our philosophy is built on openness, straight-talking and the power of teamwork. We are obsessed with building a service culture that stretches our team and rewards our clients. This delivers a uniquely close partnership with everyone we work with.
Our team and clients receive the very best expertise, from the caring and proactive culture of a purpose driven and highly innovative, entrepreneurial team.
OUR TEAM
LONDON
BRUSSELS
Our main offices are in London and Brussels but our work is delivered by a diverse, multinational team based on three continents, speaking 15 languages with backgrounds in European and UK politics, change management, journalism, social and political campaigning, corporate communications, design and psychology.
This produces a powerful combination of insight led strategic thinking, campaigning know-how and creativity.
The results speak for themselves. Award winning, emotive, high impact and truly integrated campaigns seamlessly fused with traditional advocacy and public affairs.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Founding Partner
Debbie Parriss
Serial entrepreneur and business builder. Over 30 years in consultancy advising clients on reputation management and building trust inside and outside their organisations.
Founding Partner
Matthew Wills
External affairs advisor, strategist and consultancy leader. Over 20 years’ experience working across strategic comms disciplines and industries. Expert at devising and delivering impactful, creative campaigns to tackle business-critical reputational issues.
Partner and Head of Brussels
NICOLA Scocchi
Public affairs and government relations leader. Experience advising companies, trade associations, non-profit organizations and governments on legislative matters, policy shaping campaigns and reputational issues.
Partner and UK Managing Director
India Knight
Strategy, reputation management and policy advocacy expert with a proven track record in advising the world’s biggest companies. Over 15 years’ experience in building and leading high-functioning consultancy teams.
Partner
Katy Searle
Media and policy specialist with over 30 years’ experience advising and managing the BBC’s most prominent news and current affairs programmes, including the BBC’s entire political operation. Expert in managing highly sensitive content to ensure appropriate presentation to multiple stakeholders.
Chief of Staff, People and Culture
Christina Fee
Experienced in designing compelling, inspiring campaigns and messaging. Specialist in employee engagement, change communications and aligning internal agendas around a company’s purpose and vision.
Director
Amy Johnson
Agency veteran with global corporate communications and consumer marketing experience. Specialist in integrated campaign development and management, with deep understanding of industry and commodity branding.
Associate Director
Neil Thomas
Corporate communications and external affairs expert. Over ten years’ experience advising clients on implementing global campaigns.
Associate Director
Raquel Resendes
Healthcare policy expert and public affairs professional. Over 10 years’ experience developing and implementing advocacy strategies both in-house and in trade associations active at EU level.
Associate Director
Adam Kaznowski
Political communications and geopolitics specialist. 10 years’ experience advising high profile politicians and senior executives on traditional and social media strategy.
Non-Executive Director
Fiona Joyce
Over 20 years’ board level expertise in leading and growing consultancies, and driving success for clients, with a focus on reputation transformation and behaviour change. Expert in developing culture to support growth, and mentoring and coaching senior leaders to deliver their business ambitions.
