Black and white portrait of Jon Steafel, Managing Partner, Coulson Partners.

Jon Steafel

Managing Partner

Jon is known for his calm, clear thinking which benefits those he advises and shapes the campaigns he builds. He spent more than 25 years in editorial leadership roles in UK media including a decade as Deputy Editor of the Daily Mail during which he launched and ran successful campaigns across a diverse range of causes.

Battles won include justice for Stephen Lawrence and the victims of the Omagh bombing, banning single use plastic bags and funding prostate cancer research. Jon now advises businesses and institutions for whom his media insight, team leadership experience and finely-honed ability to see beyond the horizon are invaluable.

Jon features in the 2025 Spears 500 as a Top Recommended Reputation Manager.