Giles Peddy | Chief Executive Officer
Giles joined Missive as CEO in December 2020 and sits on the Missive Board alongside co-founders Nicola and Emma. Formerly the Senior Vice President EMEA at Lewis, Giles brings over two decades of senior strategic and operational experience to the business. As well as being the client lead for major international brands, Giles has won many industry awards and is a member of the PRWeek Power Book. Giles will lead Missive through the next chapter of business growth, championing our integrated communications services that lead to tangible business impact and helping define the future of technology companies.
Emma Ross | Co-founder and Chief People Officer
Emma founded Missive with Nicola in January 2015 after heading up PR and social media at O2. Emma provides senior communications counsel across the Missive portfolio. She is drafted in to advise on client crises, business strategy and offer board-level communications guidance. Emma is also a seasoned speechwriter for C-Level opportunities. In addition to her client work, Emma is responsible for people and culture at Missive and is passionate about a compassionate approach to leadership and employment.
Nicola Koronka | Co-founder and Chief Client Officer
Nicola founded Missive with Emma and has more than a decade of experience in fintech PR and communications. She is an experienced communicator for established financial services providers through to startups and challenger brands that are disrupting the market. Nicola is focused on driving the consultancy forward, leading the team to develop truly impactful communications programmes.
Louisa Merrett | Director
Louisa has the benefit of both in-house and agency-side experience in equal quantities, having spent six years of her career heading up EMEA communications at First Data. Since joining Missive in June 2017, Louisa has applied her in-depth fintech and payments industry expertise across a range of client accounts, juggling challenges while maintaining her trademark positive attitude and calm demeanour.
Alice Hartwell | Head of Marketing
Alice has enviable insight into the PR industry having spent six years prior to Missive working at the PRCA and Gorkana. Since joining Missive in May 2017, Alice has whipped the consultancy’s back office processes into shape, re-launched Missive’s website and has helped shape the business’s future strategy.
Hannah Devoy | Director
Hannah’s technology PR experience spans sectors including fintech, cybersecurity, software and services with past clients such as Dell, Sage, Hitachi, Palo Alto Networks and SecureWorks. Since joining Missive in December 2016, Hannah has taken the lead on the consultancy’s two biggest client accounts and encourages the wider team to shine a creative light on everything Missive does.
Gemma Dunn | Director
Gemma is a fintech PR specialist with nearly a decade of experience delivering multi-channel, award-winning communications campaigns for businesses including Azimo, Moneyhub, Vitality and Henderson Global Investors. Gemma thrives when working with purpose-led brands and knows exactly what to do to help them stand out in the market.
Julia Lavin | Senior Account Director
Julia’s PR experience has seen her head up media strategy for pan-European events for Dell, as well as leading accounts for clients in sectors such as cybersecurity, energy tech, enterprise software and services. Since joining Missive in 2017, Julia has expertly managed a number Missive’s most strategic accounts, with a natural flair for problem solving and a human approach that sets her apart.
Roberta Main Miller | Account Director
Roberta is an experienced Account Director with a passion for innovative tech start-ups, especially in the retail, finance, AI and security sectors. Her skills in brand storytelling, media relations and corporate communications were honed at a large global technology PR firm and have proved invaluable to both Missive’s clients and team.
Erin Lovett | Account Director
Erin joined Missive in February 2020, bringing expansive knowledge of financial technology PR from her time rising through agencies across Leeds, where she serviced clients spanning security, open banking, credit management and payments. Erin brings five years of experience in PR to the capital and is already well-renowned for her deeply-analytical, tenacious mindset.
Jordan Abrey | Senior Account Manager
Jordan has managed a number of integrated communications campaigns for a variety of consumer and business technology brands including Telefonica Digital, HP, BAE Systems, Norton, Trainline and Box. Her creative nature and positive attitude shows in all her campaigns throughout her impressive portfolio.
Dominic Edge | Senior Copywriting Consultant
Dom is passionate about using communications to benefit people and the environment having previously worked for Peterborough Energy on its Green Energy Switch campaign. As a published author, Dom brings his advanced copywriting skills to Missive and an excellent, analytical mindset.
Clare Collins | Account Manager
Clare works with clients spanning the breadth of the fintech industry and is a strong advocate for open banking technology. Prior to joining Missive in 2019, Clare worked at Cision and has an unparalleled understanding of PR measurement. Her calm persona and creative flair makes her a hit with clients and the media and indispensable to Missive.
Flora Davies | Senior Consultant
Flo joined the Missive team in 2019 with a background in copywriting and recruitment which earned her crucial skills for first rate PR. At Missive, Flo works across a diverse portfolio of clients lending her variety of experience. Flo’s proactive attitude makes her a highly effective consultant and her bubbly nature popular with colleagues and clients.
Juliet Haley | Senior Consultant
Juliet brings a creative approach and top-notch media relations skills to the Missive team. Her ‘out the box’ mindset and penchant for hijacking a range of news stories across the telco, eCommerce and enterprise tech sectors help her clients to stand out and achieve cut-through in noisy marketplaces. Juliet’s passion for technology marketing communications shines through as she believes technology will shape future ways of living and working.
James Gullis | Senior Consultant
James brings an unrivalled black book of media contacts to Missive and a deep understanding of the UK and international media landscapes. Having honed his media relations skills serving the broadcast, not-for-profit, healthcare and fintech sectors, James specialises in corporate communications, including reputation management and profiling.
Alisha Abdul Rahim | Consultant
Alisha has a background in events marketing having built her skills on the job with impressive drive and passion. She joined Missive with experience that aligns perfectly with the fast-paced nature of PR and that offers clients a sound marketing perspective. With a particular interest in AI and fintech, her adaptable and can-do attitude makes her a natural Missive fit.
Harry Mottram | Junior Consultant
Harry joined the Missive team in October 2020 and is currently working across an eclectic mix of clients in the fintech industry providing him with a diverse range of experience. Prior to joining Missive, Harry worked in Advertising supporting clients with their DOOH campaigns. Harry has a passion for copywriting having written blogs and reviews on the music industry.
Abbie Potter | PA & Office Manager
As Office Manager Abbie is responsible for administrative and many financial and HR matters for the business. She oversaw Missive’s 2020 move to its new headquarters in London Bridge and supports the day to day running of the consultancy. Abbie’s efficiency, perfectionism and problem-solving ability makes her a bedrock for the team.
