Our purpose
We spark positive change
Our purpose is to help organisations build better relationships with the people they rely on. We believe things work better when businesses are open, clear and genuinely engaged with their stakeholders.
Our philosophy of positive change shapes how we think, the work we deliver and the relationships we build. It's who we are - and what we do every day.
Three practice areas One connected approach
Our specialists bring deep global expertise - working together to give clients a consistent, connected approach to stakeholder engagement.
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We support organisations across reporting, disclosure and corporate communications - helping them meet regulatory requirements, communicate performance with clarity and manage their reputation through periods of change.
- Corporate & sustainability reporting
- Disclosure advisory
- Messaging frameworks & content strategy
- Digital stakeholder engagement
- Investor relations & communications
- Multi-channel campaigns & content delivery
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We support organisations in defining who they are, how they work and how they communicate internally. From culture programmes to employer brand, we help leaders create environments where people feel informed, connected and part of the organisation’s direction.
- Culture definition & change programmes
- Employer brand strategy
- Employee engagement initiatives
- Experience design and activation
- Leadership alignment & training
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We work with boards and senior teams to shape ESG and sustainability strategies that are clear, credible and workable. Our advisory helps organisations understand stakeholder expectations, prioritise social and environmental impact and communicate their commitments openly.
- ESG strategy and integration
- Social impact advisory
- Stakeholder and materiality assessments
- Sustainability frameworks & disclosure readiness
- ESG communications & engagement
- Raters, rankers and reporting alignment
Our agencies
Award-winning specialist brands - each with decades of heritage, a blue-chip client base and a reputation for excellence in their field.
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Black Sun Global
Reporting, ESG & Digital
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People Made
Brand & Culture
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Stratton Craig
Strategic Storytelling
Our group capabilities
Managing stakeholder relationships at the level today's business environment demands requires a new kind of expertise - one that combines intelligence, strategy, storytelling, and technology. Here's what we bring.
Built to collaborate
Built to grow
A powerful, enterprise-grade technology platform sits at the heart of our group - an investment that sets us apart in our industry and ensures our people, our knowledge and our agencies work as one, worldwide.
- Seamless collaboration
- Built-in security and controls
- AI embedded by design
- Accelerated innovation
- A platform that scales as we grow
Group leadership
Innovating in a fast-changing stakeholder landscape needs strong leadership. Our management team is focused on the future, while delivering exceptional value to clients across the group network.
David Christopherson
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Paul Edison
Founder and Chief Creative Officer
Adrian Fernandes
Chief Financial Officer
Mari Kieran
Group Head of People & Culture
Sarah Myles
Head of Growth and Engagement
Mirko Savarese
Chief Technology Officer
Simon Henderson
UK Managing Director, Black Sun Global
Richard Dixon
Chief Digital Officer, Black Sun Global
Neale Few
APAC CEO, Black Sun Global
Sue Lawrence-Jones
Global Client Service Director, Black Sun Global
Brook Calverley
CEO, People Made
Karen Race
Managing Director, People Made
Nina Whittaker
CEO, Stratton Craig
Taline Jones
Group Head of Communications
Ian Roe
UK & Europe CEO, Black Sun Global