Managing Director of Westco, Ian is an award-winning communications and marketing specialist with substantial experience in politics, local government and the private sector. Ian proudly led Westco to win the CIM agency of 2016 award.
As well as being a Director with Westco, Julia Corkey also uses her vast knowledge of internal & external communications, public affairs and research & policy development skills in her role as Westminster City Council's Executive Director of Policy, Performance and Communications.
As well as being a father of four and a Westco associate providing consultancy support on operations and business development, Christos also found time to solo kayak across the English Channel for the Make a Wish Foundation. Christos is also a Director at the Theotokos Foundation for people with learning disabilities.
Simon is an award-winning communicator and journalist, he’s previously won the UK Newspaper Reporter of the Year award. Simon also has over 10 years’ experience in local government communications and is also currently the Chair of LGcomms - the national network of professional development for local government communicators.
Westco Senior Account Director Marcus has over 20 years of experience working in communications. This includes the Downing Street Press Office, Kent County Council and running his own PR consultancy. He is also Vice Chair of LG Comms and a member of the PRCA.
Jon’s proudest accomplishment to date was working on successful advertising campaigns that have changed peoples' behaviour and saved lives, such as Teens Road Safety and Alcohol Harm Reduction.
Dai is a qualified CIMA professional with 12 years of Financial experience in both the private and public sector. Dai's range of skills extends further than just being a mathematical genius. Our very own Bermondsey boy was the proud winner of the Gentleman’s cake baking competition at his local fete – secret’s in the measuring.
Caroline has gained experience in both the public and private research sector before becoming our Executive Research Director here at Westco. Outside of Westco, Caroline occasionally switches off by binge-watching Game of Thrones. She lives a balanced life and also made time to recently go snorkelling in the Caribbean.
Account Director and Head of Communications at Richmond Council, Ellie started her career as a Communications Assistant, she has worked on a number of high profile campaigns, including the Anti-Heathrow expansion, Rugby World Cup and London 2012 Olympics. Ellie is also a proud Welsh woman who enjoys playing the piano, travelling and shopping.
Account Director and Head of Communications at Sutton Council, Martin is able to draw on his breadth of experience from working in numerous local authorities as well as consultancy and utility companies. He also enjoys spending his free time with his family and once binge-watched the entire back catalogue of Frasier in one sitting.
As our community engagement practice lead, Matt is responsible for our agency’s consultation work on a number of development schemes in Central London. He joined us in 2017 after three years as a Director at the London Communications Agency. Matt specialises in community engagement approaches with a wealth of experience in co-creation with residents, consultation and communications.
Account Director and Head of Communications at Wandsworth Council, Steve can otherwise be found at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea. His proudest achievement to date is organising the Manic Street Preachers to open Cardiff Council's new central library.
Jen leads our Research team, she is continuously working with numerous local authorities and other public sector organisations. She previously worked for the NSPCC’s Insight Team and the Home Office in their Research, Development and Statistics department, specialising in crime and disorder research. Her proudest work accomplishment was helping Westco achieve ISO status as a research team.
Super talented Assistant Creative Director here at Westco, Charlotte spends her spare time enjoying the things she loves – watching West Wing and whisky tasting, not necessarily at the same time.
Felicity is our very own explorer, in-between her solo adventures around the world she can be found buried in spreadsheets and surrounded by tea and doughnuts – whatever it takes to keep our design studio on-point.
Internal Communications Lead at Westco, Grant grew up wanting to be an MP. He went on instead to specialise in marketing and communications and has gained over 10 years’ experience from the financial and public sectors. His proudest accomplishment to date is winning a national award for music composition.
Panos is an Account Manager for Westco, a keen volunteer and talented musician. His proudest accomplishment to date is being part of the Grenfell response team, working towards rebuilding trust between residents and the council.
Westco’s Communications and Engagement Manager and long-suffering Stockport County fan. Martin worked on delivering the first council-led regeneration scheme in the country at Hanwell and is a keen fundraiser for an adoption support charity.
Lynette is our Digital Communications Officer and, when she’s not at work, she enjoys shopping, cooking and binge-watching BBC dramas. Lynette has also had one of her articles featured on the first page of Reddit.
Not only is Jane a brilliant e-communications advisor here at Westco but she’s also a busy and proud Mum to her boys. Jane’s hobbies include sewing and (thanks to us and the kids), sleeping.
Lucy has always had a love of all things nature. After growing up on a farm, she ventured to Costa Rica to help safely release baby turtles into the wild – our very own David Attenborough. When Lucy comes to work she smashes it, both in the work sense and the physical sense. We try not leave anything fragile near her desk.
Before joining Westco Tim Jones was a regional newspaper editor and has over 18 years of experience in media at local, regional and national level. Tim isn’t just good with words, he once rode a camel across the Sahara Desert.
Nathan is one of Westco’s Designers and, in his spare time, enjoys photographing and drawing wildlife. He volunteers at his local Salvation Army and was a winner of the Westco Calm Under Pressure award.
Our Film Officer Sarah can be found perusing charity shops, doing Pilates or binge-watching Homeland. She’s also a proud mother of three and still takes her coffee decaf!
Account Executive, social butterfly and a positive force to be reckoned with. Sandra is an asset to the Westco team and even studied counselling part-time to help her better understand people’s reactions.
After graduating from Manchester University with a degree in Management, Harvey worked in both the public and private sector before becoming Westco’s Marketing Executive. His proudest achievement was receiving a UK Government scholarship to study Mandarin in Shanghai.
Rishi is an Insight Executive here at Westco and was responsible for presenting research findings on Wolverhampton's Place Marketing Strategy, an innovative project for a client dedicated to making a difference to people’s lives.
A keen sailor, as well as Senior Designer at Westco. Andrew’s proudest accomplishment to date was producing a magazine for London 2012, he has also watched Breaking Bad (in its entirety) three times – dedication.
Jordan is our Senior Account Executive here at Westco. When he was younger he wanted to be Indiana Jones, when that didn't work out he chose to work in all things marketing and communications. He works best when filled with tea and iced buns.
Previous to joining Westco, Louise worked at several different charities, leading on media engagement for the DFID funded ICS programme at VSO. Our Campaign Manager and in-house fitness fanatic, if it’s not work, football or half-marathon training keeping Louise busy, then it’s her two family Golden Retrievers - affectionately known as ‘The Girls’.
After completing her degree at Ravensbourne, Jenny became our Graduate Designer. As well as being a huge fan of adventuring and the arts, Jenny has already visited her ‘bucket-list’ destinations, including Hong Kong, Japan and New York.
Laura is our Business Marketing Officer at Westco, a keen traveller and dedicated fundraiser. When she’s not in the office, Laura can be found at the rowing club or on the River Thames.
Media Officer, keen traveller and part-time BBQ doyen, Lyle’s proudest achievement so far was being selected to take part in the work exchange between the UK and New Zealand parliaments. He was also a vital part of our team on the Full of Life Fair.
Splitting her time between Paris and London, Anne is our fiercely passionate communications manager. She thrives on socially conscious living and exploring new cultures. At Westco, she is all about discovering new ways to deliver results, applying energy and fresh ideas to achieve to help improve lives.
Effie is back in London after living in New Zealand, where work highlights included earthquake recovery comms and a (no-longer) top-secret flying car project. Outside of work Effie will be at the gym, in the cinema or doing too much online shopping.
Our Communications Assistant, Alex previously worked in events marketing and social media back home in Brisbane. Since moving to London, he looks forward to travelling around the UK and Europe with Italy and Spain first on the list.
Internal Communications Officer, Gianna’s proudest achievement has been publishing original research in the Caribbean’s first communications journal. In her free time, you can find her at the gym preparing for the next year’s carnival, like a true Trini.
Aran specialises in website and user interface design for Westco. When he’s not designing, critiquing and enhancing websites, he’s either in the gym, at the pub or supporting his hometown football team Brighton & Hove Albion.
Georgina has gained experience in communications and public health research in the public and private sectors. She enjoys travelling and has worked both in the UK and abroad in Australia and Trinidad. In her spare time, she’ll be in a pair of wellies on her family’s farm in Suffolk.
After studying Communications at the University of Leeds, Talima went on to work in Retail and IT before joining Westco as our Internal Communications Officer. When Talima isn’t promoting pride within the business she can be found upcycling old furniture, she’s usually found on the street!
Since moving to London after growing up in Scandinavia, Shirin has worked in events, finance and even the music industry before becoming Westco’s Operations Lead. When she’s not at Westco Shirin spends her time and energy building her handmade jewellery business.
After joining Westco, Alastair was immediately sent to the 'Grenfell Support' team at Kensington and Chelsea where he works on a weekly publication for the North Kensington community as well as social media management. When he’s not at work, Alastair enjoys photography and the study of architecture.
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