Tony Andrews

I'm Tony Andrews, founder & Managing Director of Blackbridge. I cut my teeth in media and sales, moved into agency life and went on to run a successful advertising group. The commercial and operational sides of the business are my passion, but I also love developing business-changing ideas for my clients. I'm genuinely obsessed with what makes businesses tick and the entrepreneurial nature of Blackbridge lets me explore some really fascinating industries.

Andrew Baird

I'm Andrew Baird and I'm a Director here. I've worked in marketing services and agencies for almost twenty years, picking up a few awards in New York, Chicago, London and Hollywood along the way. My creative remit here is supported by some good commercial insight, gained from managing a successful agency. Nowadays, brand build and development keeps me busy and engaged, and I've spent a lot of time lately putting together programmes for a really diverse mix, from lawyers to fundraisers.

Wes Brandli

I'm Wes Brandli and I'm a Senior Digital Designer at Blackbridge. My background is in digital media and post-production, and I've worked for a variety of web design agencies building really engaging experiences for people online. At the moment, I'm spending a lot of time behind the camera and at the editing suite, too, which gives me a chance to get creative. Film, animation and emerging technologies; that's my bag.

Francesca Bray

I'm Francesca Bray and I'm a Designer. I joined the agency after a couple of years graphic design freelancing with London agencies. Principally, I work with one of our leading clients, designing corporate communications and marketing collateral across print and digital. I'm also the agency's lead illustrator and champion of new design talent through our internship programme.

Dave Brown

Lily Cabianca

I'm Lily Cabianca and I head up the strategic communications team. I spend my time implementing communications campaigns that revitalise the strength, value and visibility of a client's brand. I've had a varied career. Major diversity initiatives for the UK Courts, national sponsorship programmes in environment, and internal engagement campaigns that connect with over 13,000 are real high points.

Lauren Campbell

I'm Lauren Campbell and I'm an Account Co-ordinator. I started my career in digital sales for a big publisher and decided to make the leap to the agency world. I provide administrative and creative support to the account directors here, and get involved with a really wide range of digital campaigns - it could be a website build today or viral e-marketing project tomorrow. I also look after many of our media-supplier relationships, which is where my background really helps.

Thanh Cawley

I’m Thanh and I look after the finances in the North. I help onboard new clients into the agency and help Blackbridge plan for the future. Primarily, I ensure that both clients and our suppliers continue to receive efficient services, right to the end of projects - it’s really important to us that we retain the great partnerships that we have, and of course that our development aims are a reality.

Euan Gillespie

I'm Euan Gillespie and I'm a Digital Producer. I concentrate on delivering digital solutions and advising on strategy with senior stakeholders across our corporate client base. In the digital space, clients often need an insightful, exacting and analytical approach. I've managed to deliver that approach on some incredible blue-chip projects, from implementing social networks to award-nominated internal communications.

Richard Gordon

I'm Richard Gordon and I'm an Account Executive. I've got a background in recruitment marketing, with a big focus on education, which provides my specialism here at Blackbridge. Media planning and buying is a real passion and I make sure that our campaigns run seamlessly, coming in on-budget, on-time, with maximum effectiveness. Client satisfaction always comes first, for me, whatever it takes.

Esther Harrison

I'm Esther and I'm a Media and Communications Executive at Blackbridge. I’m based exclusively on-site with clients and primarily look after internal communications. I am passionate about what positive, well-strategised and effective communications can achieve and, as I've only worked in-house before now, I really value having the level of creative support I now have available through the team.

Marie-Estelle Hebert

I'm Marie-Estelle Hebert and I'm an Account Manager here at Blackbridge. My background is in strategic communications, from EU public affairs in Brussels to working with people like the Arts Council here in the UK. Writing and ideation are my real strong points. Today, I'm learning about new ways to plug strategic communications into the latest brand thinking. In lots of languages.

Caroline Hill

I’m Caroline Hill, a founder and Director of Blackbridge North with experience in people communications, resourcing, media and marketing. I manage client service and lead the strategic delivery of clients’ brand development, resourcing and communications strategy and digital solutions. I wouldn’t sleep at night if the business wasn’t developing new solutions and our clients weren’t satisfied. And I like to sleep. So I also have a hand in operational and business development aspects.

Rebecca Leese

I'm Rebecca Leese and I'm a Director. I focus on managing and developing some of our key client accounts here. My background is in government strategy consulting, which meant that I brought some valuable research, analytic and project management skills to the agency. In addition to my delivering for my clients, I manage and mentor most of our account teams here, driving our dedication to incomparable service.

Finn Lynch

I'm Finn Lynch and I'm a Director at Blackbridge. I started my career in publishing before moving on to successfully manage an advertising group specialising in the public sector. I joined the agency back in 2009. Since then I've been concentrating on combining the best in employer branding with the most relevant technologies and media platforms. I'm also involved in real hands-on attraction work for some of our key clients.

Simon McLoughlinn

I’m Simon, a founder and Director of Blackbridge North. After graduating in English Language and Literature, I worked for a national recruitment consultancy and a major media house. I was a board director with responsibility for three of their businesses across the UK before helping create and launch Blackbridge's northern office in June 2007. I’m a keen sportsman, run competitively and still keep goal for my beloved Withington Posh FC.

Rik Moran

I'm Rik Moran and I'm the agency's Head of Art. I balance my time between developing concepts with the studio and the account teams here, and talking to clients about how we can deliver bold, coherent communications that deliver insight and impact. I really love that journey from brief to finished product. Right now, discussions about the evolution of living, breathing brands and the impact of pioneering technologies get me excited.

Sarah Morton

I’m Sarah Morton and I joined Blackbridge as an Account Co-ordinator. I’ve moved up to an Account Manager, now, and I work with one of our key clients on heavyweight design, brand and digital projects, working with their teams all over the world. It can be demanding, but it’s really satisfying. I also manage our client events here, too - it’s a passion of mine and has its own unique challenges.

Robert Newham

I'm Robert Newham, Director, and I take the lead on all of our digital products and services. I'm big on business strategy and user experience across all channels, finding meaningful ways to engage with external and internal audiences. I'm all about developing digital communications, experiences and services that build relationships of value and trust, increase efficiencies and drive revenues.

Kristin O’Mara

I’m Kristin, I’m an Account Manager at Blackbridge North with a background in product marketing and PR. I’m primary contact for a range of clients including fmcg, retail, financial services and niche sectors. I create evidence-based marketing plans, deliver on-brand and effective design, plus ensure that everything happens on time and to budget. For me, it’s about being efficient and keeping clients informed every step of the way.

Wendy Owen

I'm Wendy Owen and I'm an Account Coordinator at Blackbridge. My background is in business development and client account management in the recruitment advertising space. My client expertise has centered on government, education and not-for-profit organisations. Right now, I'm helping to develop advertising work for one of our key clients in the professional development sector.

Jez Potter

I'm Jez Potter and I'm a Senior Designer. I spent my first few years working in editorial production and commercial graphics in the music industry. Put simply, I concentrate on producing the most compelling work I can. I'm used to the tension between commercial imperative and creative exploration. And, when I'm not tackling the delivery, I'm making sure everyone else is. I like it that way.

Oliver Scott

I'm Oliver Scott and I'm a founder and Director of Blackbridge Communications. Day-to-day, I could be involved in any number of projects. I account direct some of our key clients in the people communications area and I'm also one of the agency's main copywriters. I've recently completed a few major research projects with board-level stakeholders and I'm heavily involved with our strategic communications and media training work, too.

Jim Smith

I'm Jim Smith and I'm an Account Executive. My background is in advertising for attraction, and my resourcing and project management experience is really varied. I tackle the recruitment agenda for some of our largest clients. I've also worked extensively in the third-sector, as an outreach worker for a homeless charity and, more currently, as a volunteer at the Whitechapel Mission.

Natalia Swain

I'm Natalia Swain and I'm responsible for finance at Blackbridge. I've always worked with design agencies and I really enjoy tackling the particular challenges that creative agencies often face. I also get to work really closely with the principles here on making the business really thrive and grow. I enjoy that level of engagement. That's satisfying.

Keshia Thompson

I’m Keshia and I’ve recently started as a Graduate Trainee here at Blackbridge. After completing my English degree at Leeds University, I travelled the globe and managed to get some good experience in a couple of customer service roles. My role at the agency is to learn as much as possible from both the commercial and creative teams about the world of communications so that I can develop a specialist career here. I’m also hoping I can put my writing skills from university to good use, too.

Jamie White

I'm Jamie White and I'm a founder and Creative Director of Blackbridge Communications. I concentrate on the quality, delivery and development of many of our creative products, especially when it comes to brand leadership and helping clients co-create new ways of engaging their audiences. I've worked on some amazing projects recently; from being part of a global rebrand project team to building an on-site newsroom to drive strategic communications. Point is, I prefer to take a hands-on role with clients and love working onsite, really getting to the heart of commercial and creative issues.

Vicky Williams

I'm Vicky Williams and I'm an Account Manager at Blackbridge. I've worked in recruitment advertising for over five years now, and I'm actively involved in a diverse range of work, from planning and buying media to managing significant digital recruitment projects. For me, it's all about delivering for my clients and exceeding their expectations every time.

Fiona Wilson

I’m Fiona and I have joined Blackbridge as a Graduate Trainee. My background is in recruitment, but I’ve always been keen on developing my skills in a creative environment. I’m looking forward to learning about all aspects of the business, from assisting in the preparation of our pitches to coordinating website builds. Gaining this wealth of knowledge and experience will help me when deciding what area I would eventually like to specialise in.