Our People

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Our team has the experience, knowledge and skills to help solve the most complex communications challenges and the tenacity and determination to deliver results that matter.

We have a strong track record of hiring talented people and investing in them to help them to do great work. We’re proud to have been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work, placing in the top rankings for small businesses. Six years straight.

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Our Team

Alex McKie

senior account executive

Alex McKie

senior account executive

After graduating from the University of Exeter, Alex began her PR career as an intern at firstlight. She has since been building her knowledge across a range of clients in the higher education, financial services and ad-tech space. Outside of the office, Alex loves a game of netball and discovering London’s restaurant scene.

Alice Ford

account director

Alice Ford

account director

alice.ford@firstlightgroup.io

Alice is passionate about corporate and business communications, and has experience running press offices and integrated campaigns for clients across a broad spectrum of sectors, including retail, telecoms, fintech, manufacturing, professional and financial services. In her free time she enjoys exploring London and live music.

Anna Price

managing director

Anna Price

managing director

anna.price@firstlightgroup.io

Anna delivers integrated corporate, b2b and public affairs campaigns for global clients across a range of sectors – from transport and technology to financial services, food and drink, and education. Once an avid globetrotter, these days she is a fair weather walker and cyclist, and all weather wine lover.

Anne-Laure Dondina

HR consultant

Anne-Laure Dondina

HR consultant

al.dondina@firstlightgroup.io

Anne-Laure is an experienced HR consultant specialising in fast growing start-ups across various sectors, from travel to real estate. When she takes off her people hat, she enjoys dancing while cooking for her friends and family. She is also a keen yogi and passionate about self-development.

Bex Barton

account executive

Bex Barton

account executive

After graduating from the University of Nottingham, Bex joined firstlight as an intern. Since then, she has been building her knowledge across a variety of clients across the automotive, retail and technology space. Outside of work, Bex enjoys going to the theatre, and scouting out a good pub garden.

Charlotte Skeggs

senior account manager

Charlotte Skeggs

senior account manager

charlotte.skeggs@firstlightgroup.io

Charlotte’s experience spans corporate, B2B and higher education PR, with a particular focus on business schools and building communications plans around cutting-edge research. On the weekends, you’ll find her at the pub, a gig or on a long post-roast walk.

Conor Nugent

senior account executive

Conor Nugent

senior account executive

conor.nugent@firstlightgroup.io

Conor began his career in public relations after graduating with an MSc in Marketing. Since first joining firstlight as an intern, he has been building his experience working across the financial services, adtech and climate sectors. On the weekends, Conor enjoys planning trips abroad and exploring London’s pub and live music scene.

Crystal Ampofo

account executive

Crystal Ampofo

account executive

From the University of Nottingham, Crystal started her PR journey as a trainee at firstlight and has since been building her experience working across the climate, higher education and technology spaces. In her free time, she loves to travel, socialise, and explore all the food and live music London has to offer.

Dani Wiggins

account manager

Dani Wiggins

account manager

dani.wiggins@firstlightgroup.io

Dani's roots are in b2b communications, with her experience spanning the tech, legal and property sectors – although she has dabbled in consumer PR too. Outside of work, Dani enjoys live music and good food.

Deirdre Sheridan

office manager

Deirdre Sheridan

office manager

Originally from the New York area, Deirdre keeps all of firstlight running smoothly as our office manager. With diverse project management experience in consulting, financial services, and hospitality, she supports our HR and Marketing teams. Outside of work, you’ll find her reading, gardening, or gaming.

Electra Gerolymbou

account manager

Electra Gerolymbou

account manager

electra.gerolymbou@firstlightgroup.io

Electra's experience is in B2B and corporate PR and spans several sectors including financial services, logistics, retail and advertising. During her downtime, she enjoys musicals, reading, cooking and a good glass of red.

Ellie Rust

account manager

Ellie Rust

account manager

ellie.rust@firstlightgroup.io

Ellie's communications experience is rooted in technology, with a particular focus on the video games industry – although she has also worked in the transport and consumer space. Following her graduation, Ellie also worked in the office of former MP Justine Greening. In her spare time, Ellie loves to travel and socialise, and she is a volunteer for Age UK.

Emma Collingwood

associate director

Emma Collingwood

associate director

emma.collingwood@firstlightgroup.io

Emma’s expertise lie in corporate and B2B communications, where she has extensive experience across a range of sectors including transport & logistics, education & workplace and financial services. When not working, Emma can be found enjoying life on the south coast as Mummy to Theo, keen baker and watersports enthusiast.

Harri Thomas

account manager

Harri Thomas

account manager

harri.thomas@firstlightgroup.io

After graduating with an MA in International Public Relations and Global Communications Management, Harri started his career in television research and production. He gained experience in strategic communications and international development before joining firstlight in 2021. He has since worked with clients across a range of sectors including higher education, legal and automotive. Away from work, Harri’s passions include rugby and travel.

Imogen Robinson

associate director

Imogen Robinson

associate director

imogen.robinson@firstlightgroup.io

Imogen is a corporate and business specialist, with experience running effective campaigns and high-volume press offices for clients across multiple sectors including retail, transport, engineering, and professional services. Outside of work, she enjoys live music, festivals and reading.

Isabella Iacovone

senior account executive

Isabella Iacovone

senior account executive

isabella.iacovone@firstlightgroup.io

Isabella’s communications experience has predominantly been around clients focused on technology and social purpose, although she also has experience across fashion and beauty PR. Outside of work, Isabella likes to travel and enjoy white wine amongst friends.

Isobel Tennison

senior account manager

Isobel Tennison

senior account manager

isobel.tennison@firstlightgroup.io

Isobel started her career in B2B PR focused on technology and investment, working with a range of clients from start-ups to venture capitalists. She now works with clients across a range of sectors including advertising, retail, tech and logistics. Outside of work, Isobel enjoys running, trips to the pub, and planning her next getaway.

Jemima Wright

senior account manager

Jemima Wright

senior account manager

Jemima is experienced in planning and executing B2B strategies for clients across the corporate, financial services, and technology sectors. Outside of work, you can find her exploring London’s independent restaurant scene or dreaming up her next trip abroad.

Josie Workman

account director

Josie Workman

account director

josie.workman@firstlightgroup.io

Josie started her career in financial PR and her experience spans across B2B and corporate PR. She has particular knowledge of the HR, real estate and automotive sectors. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, travelling, and spending time in the great outdoors.

Justin St Clair-Charles

director

Justin St Clair-Charles

director

justin.scc@firstlightgroup.io

Justin has over 25 years of corporate communications experience, gained in agency and in-house, and across multiple sectors. His specialist sector expertise is in real estate and financial services. Beyond work, his indulgences include great books, music and wine.

Keir Bosley

director

Keir Bosley

director

keir.bosley@firstlightgroup.io

Keir started in the not-for-profit sector, before making the switch to employer brand and B2B PR work. With more than fifteen years in agency-side comms, today he’s a corporate and campaigns specialist. Off the clock, you can find him haunting London theatres and working on his 10k time.

Layla Angell

senior account executive

Layla Angell

senior account executive

Layla’s communications experience spans B2B and corporate PR, with roots in financial services and technology. She holds a master’s degree in Strategic Communications, and on the weekends, she likes to read, travel, and visit London’s art exhibitions.

Natalie Worpole

associate director

Natalie Worpole

associate director

natalie.worpole@firstlightgroup.io

Natalie is a corporate and B2B comms specialist, with experience across a broad range of sectors including financial services, professional services, education, technology and enterprise. Outside of work, Natalie can often be found at the local soft play with her two children, or bingeing the latest true crime documentary on Netflix.

Neil Young

associate director: digital

Neil Young

associate director: digital

neil.young@firstlightgroup.io

Neil is firstlight’s digital lead, drawing on wide-ranging experience across sectors to deliver integrated global and regional campaigns. A New Zealander who once played at a middling level in the amateur rugby era, he has lived and cycled in London for almost two decades.

Olivia Parkinson

senior account manager

Olivia Parkinson

senior account manager

olivia.parkinson@firstlightgroup.io

Olivia started her PR career in the B2B tech space before expanding her knowledge across financial services, logistics, and advertising. Outside of work, you’ll find Olivia in a spin class, discovering the latest comedy podcast or planning her next trip to a sunny destination.

Paul Davies

CEO

Paul Davies

CEO

paul.davies@firstlightgroup.io

Paul founded firstlight to help clients be bolder, provocative and more influential. His career has spanned corporate, consumer and business to business sectors and includes some of the world’s largest, smallest, most admired and most scrutinised organisations. Outside of work, Paul wishes he were an ambassador for the county of Shropshire.

Peter Carson

account director

Peter Carson

account director

Peter specialises in digital with a background running integrated social media campaigns for B2B technology and consumer gaming clients. When not at work, he can be found fantasising about headlining Glastonbury or seeing bands that actually do.

Rosie Stafford

senior account manager

Rosie Stafford

senior account manager

rosie.stafford@firstlightgroup.io

Rosie's focus is on B2B and corporate PR. Her experience spans across a range of sectors including financial services, HR and logistics. In her spare time, you'll most likely find her cooking up a storm with a glass of red in hand.

Sam Hopkins

account executive

Sam Hopkins

account executive

Sam trained a a multimedia journalist, gaining experience working in the media as well as in-house press teams. He joined Firstlight as a trainee and has since been expanding his knowledge in PR, working with a range of top clients across the financial services, e-commerce and real estate sectors. Outside of the office, you’ll likely find Sam at Selhurst Park supporting his beloved Crystal Palace or down his local.

Sam Rowe

business development lead

Sam Rowe

business development lead

sam.rowe@firstlightgroup.io

With a background in both b2b and b2c communications and content, Sam has worked with small businesses, big brands and government. Her broad sector experience ranges from tech to travel and marketing to money. She is a big fan of an alliteration.

Sarah Bartlett

account director

Sarah Bartlett

account director

sarah.bartlett@firstlightgroup.io

Sarah is a B2B and corporate communications professional with experience across multiple sectors, including technology, marketing, workplace, skills and HR. In her spare time, she dabbles in climbing, walking, and planning the next firstlight social.

Ursula Gore

account director

Ursula Gore

account director

ursula.gore@firstlightgroup.io

Ursula is a B2B and corporate PR practitioner with particular experience in the financial services, technology and professional services industries. Outside of work, she enjoys playing tennis, travelling and, more recently, attempting to grow vegetables.

Zack King

director

Zack King

director

zack.king@firstlightgroup.io

Zack has a decade’s communications experience behind him. He has a strong background in crisis, issues and change management, having helped guide a number of high-profile businesses through challenging periods. Outside of work he can mostly be found in the kitchen or on the golf course.

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