Our people

Our pledge to clients is that all of our work is partner-led and supported by our outstanding in-house team of account directors, managers and researchers. We work closely with our unique network of associates and advisers – freelance experts who we bring in on a project basis as we build bespoke teams. And we call on our handpicked group of specialist strategic partners to ensure we can always develop and deliver gold standard solutions to meet clients’ needs.

  • Black and white portrait of Andy Coulson, Founder of Coulson Partners.

    Andy Coulson

    Founder

    Andy is a sought after and trusted personal adviser to global CEOs, entrepreneurs and philanthropists.

  • 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.

  • Black and white portrait of Katy Searle, Partner, Coulson Partners.

    Katy Searle

    Partner

    Katy is a communications and reputation specialist with more than 30 years of experience in national broadcasting.

  • Black and white portrait of Jane Sankey, Director, Coulson Partners.

    Jane Sankey

    Director of Operations

    Jane is a senior marketing and operations professional with 20 years+ consumer and B2B experience.

  • Black and white portrait of Alasdair Todd, Senior Account Director, Coulson Partners.

    Alasdair Todd

    Senior Account Director

    Alasdair is a communications specialist with 12 years' experience spanning corporate, financial PR and public affairs.

  • Black and white portrait of Lesley Kezhu Wang, Account Manager, Coulson Partners.

    Lesley Kezhu Wang

    Account Manager

    Lesley is a communications specialist with a background in digital and marketing strategies. Joining Coulson Partners…

  • Black and white portrait of Anouk Asher, Researcher at Coulson Partners.

    Anouk Asher

    Account Executive

    Anouk joined Coulson Partners after graduating from King's College London with a BSc in Politics. She brings consulting…

Senior Advisers

  • Professor Eliot Forster, Senior Adviser to Coulson Partners, smiling into camera.

    Professor Eliot Forster

    Senior Adviser

    A pharma and biotech industry professional with over 30 years of experience - and senior adviser to a number…

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    Murdoch MacLennan

    Senior Adviser

    Murdoch is one of Britain's most experienced media executives; Chairman of the PA Media Group, Independent News…

  • Black and white portrait of Gurtej Sandhu, Senior Adviser to Coulson Partners.

    Gurtej Sandhu

    Senior Adviser

    Gurtej is a highly experienced business and technology executive with a focus on digital transformation within media.

  • Paul Lyons, Strategic Adice, Coulson Partners

    Paul Lyons

    Senior Adviser

    Paul Lyons has 30 years experience as a finance lawyer with deep expertise in real estate finance and fund finance…

  • Piers Hedley, Senior Adviser, Coulson Partners

    Piers Hedley

    Senior Adviser
    Following an early career in investment banking, Piers became a consultant…

Associates

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    Gina Coladangelo

    Associate

    Gina is a communications and marketing strategist, with over 25 years of experience in business and consultancy.

  • Jonathan Charles, Associate, Coulson Partners.

    Jonathan Charles

    Associate

    Jonathan Charles has four decades of strategic communication and media experience at a senior and…

  • Black and white portrait of Lisa Agasee, Associate at Coulson Partners.

    Lisa Agasee

    Associate

    After 25 years in the music and entertainment industry (EMI Records, Sony Music), Lisa has gained a reputation as a…

  • Black and white portrait of Anne Shooter, Associate Coulson Partners.

    Anne Shooter

    Associate

    Anne has a 30+ year background in editorial and commercial communications, and is a respected writer and…

Insight

Our team regularly share insights at events and in the media. You can read selected articles and appearances here.

Contact us

Please get in touch via email for a confidential conversation about how we might help you and your business or, if you are facing an urgent issue, call our hotline.

Crisis Hotline: +44 (0) 203 962 5898
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