Andy Coulson is a former Downing Street Director of Communications and now a personal adviser to leaders of global businesses and influential family offices.

He advised David Cameron in the four years leading up to and during the 2010 General Election.  As Downing Street Director of Communications, Andy directly advised the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

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 put his unrivalled experience to work on behalf of 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 in the Crisis PR & Communications category.

Andy is also the host of the successful podcast Crisis What Crisis?