
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.
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Andy Coulson
Founder
Andy is a sought after and trusted personal adviser to global CEOs, entrepreneurs and philanthropists.
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Jon Steafel
Managing Partner
Jon is known for his calm, clear thinking which benefits those he advises and shapes the campaigns he builds.
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Katy Searle
Partner
Katy is a communications and reputation specialist with more than 30 years of experience in national broadcasting.
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Jane Sankey
Director of Operations
Jane is a senior marketing and operations professional with 20 years+ consumer and B2B experience.
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Alasdair Todd
Senior Account Director
Alasdair is a communications specialist with 12 years' experience spanning corporate, financial PR and public affairs.
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Lesley Kezhu Wang
Account Manager
Lesley is a communications specialist with a background in digital and marketing strategies. Joining Coulson Partners…
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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
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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…
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Gurtej Sandhu
Senior Adviser
Gurtej is a highly experienced business and technology executive with a focus on digital transformation within media.
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Paul Lyons
Senior Adviser
Paul Lyons has 30 years experience as a finance lawyer with deep expertise in real estate finance and fund finance…
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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.
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Jonathan Charles
Associate
Jonathan Charles has four decades of strategic communication and media experience at a senior and…
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Lisa Agasee
Associate
After 25 years in the music and entertainment industry (EMI Records, Sony Music), Lisa has gained a reputation as a…
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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
enquiries@coulsonpartners.com