Phil Hall
As a former News of the World editor, Phil Hall knows the power of the media better than most. ‘No…
ByMonth: February 2019
Patrick Harrison
Weber Shandwick’s director of reputation management and strategic media relations has seen it all. Having worked at Clarence House as…
ByDave King
‘We’ve invested many millions in tech,’ says Dave King, founder of Digitalis. The firm’s technology mitigates online reputational, physical and…
ByTim Luckett
‘Generally, people are completely taken aback by the fast-paced environment they need to be operating in,’ explains Hill + Knowlton…
ByRoland Rudd
Roland Rudd, founder of Finsbury, must have has been engulfed by the call of his capital market clients and his…
ByRory Godson
‘I love to help clients navigate uncharted territory, protecting them from their enemies and getting them home safe,’ Rory Godson…
ByMichael Farrant
When asked about his 2018, Michael Farrant says: ‘Living on a plane is part of it.’ He is referring to…
ByTerence Fane-Saunders
Chelgate’s CEO is an experienced media hand, having established the first foreign PR business in China and led Hill +…
ByJoachim Von Halasz
Joachim von Halasz’s clients include top firms in wealth management and family offices. ‘It is trusted and personal relationships that…
ByLaura Toogood
Laura Toogood, a stalwart of this index and occasional contributor to Spear’s, holds a PhD in social informatics and is…
ByMichael Bodansky
Michael Bodansky has a varied track record, built around a clear enthusiasm and storytelling ability. ‘Even in obscure, technical or…
ByLia Chiarin
Lia Chiarin’s fine art background feeds into her work. ‘From hand-drawing the artwork for major global campaigns, to Instagram consultancy…
ByAlex Just
A former president of the Oxford Union and runner-up in the World Debating Championships, Alex Just is no stranger to…
ByMalika Shermatova
Malika Shermatova is a remarkable success story. ‘I came into the UK at the age of 19, didn’t know anyone…
By
Brexit: how to resolve difficult negotiations
Brexit shows us that where disputes arise between two or all of these parties, positions can become swiftly entrenched, writes…
By
Diary: Alexander McCall Smith on finding joy through travelling
The novelist Alexander McCall Smith describes his global travels and finds joy everywhere from the US to Jaipur It has…
By
Bryn Williams at Somerset House – review
Christopher Jackson reviews a fine restaurant in dry January, where the food is so good you’ll not need wine It’s…
By
Zela London review: Iglesias, Ronaldo and Nadal new restaurant – ‘a totally different ball game’
Arun Kakar visits London’s latest fusion offering, and finds plenty of merit in meppon There’s reason to be sceptical of…
By
Tracey Emin’s Fortnight of Tears: Review
Christopher Jackson attends the YBA artist’s striking exhibition at the White Cube in Bermondsey, and reflects on the state of…
By
Lily Cole interview: ‘Having my first child has had a completely seismic effect on the way I think about work’
Lily Cole has lived a life that many idealists dream of – but, she says, pragmatism is the key to…
By
