Andy is a sought after and trusted personal adviser to global CEOs, entrepreneurs and philanthropists. His deep understanding of media and politics, how public opinion is formed and what to do when faced with problems big and small comes from a 30-year career and life shaped by success and challenge.

He advised Prime Minister David Cameron during the 2010 General Election campaign as Downing Street Director of Communications. He was previously editor of the UK’s biggest selling Sunday newspaper The News of the World. Since founding Coulson Partners in 2017, Andy has brought his unrivalled experience to bear for his broad range of clients.

Andy is listed in the PR Week 2025 PowerBook (no. 3 in the top 10 Crisis and Reputation Management list), the 2025 Spears 500 list as a Top Recommended Reputation Manager, and is recognised by Chambers and Partners, ranked as Band 2 within the Crisis PR & Communications category.