David advises on business and organisational strategy in the UK, USA and across Europe. With over 30 years’ experience, David has worked with clients in the finance, defence, aerospace, energy, tech, planning, pharma, chemicals, health and food sectors. He advises a range of clients that has included QinetiQ, MBDA Missile Systems and KPMG. Prior to consultancy, David was a Board Member of Nirex, the organisation in charge of the UK’s radioactive waste strategy. He led delegations of politicians to Japan, USA, Russia, China, France, Germany, Finland, and Sweden to share experiences and learn from other programmes. He works with leading global thinkers, academics and senior government officials on long-term resilience. David has an extensive network in the media, industry and politics.

An experienced political strategist, Martha is a founding partner and Managing Director of Lodestone. She advises clients on strategic communications, campaigns, public affairs and strategy. She has led award winning campaigns for the Musicians’ Union and the Bourbon Alliance and leads on critical political issues, regulatory challenges and reputational management.

She is a Trustee of the Institute of the Future of Work, accoladed an ‘environmental champion’ and ‘innovator of the year’ 2024 and co-founded the cross-party, grassroots organisation, RegistHERtoVote dedicated to encouraging women across the UK to vote. She has also advised on a number of political campaigns and headed up communications for Labour Party leadership candidates in 2015 and 2020.

Fran has over 10 years’ experience at board level advising clients on strategic communications and public affairs in tech, sustainability, education, health and a number of other sectors. She has written for the Times, the Fabians, the Cambridge Evening News and magazines and she has made Bafta nominated programmes for ITV and Channel 4. Prior to becoming a director of a communications consultancy, she worked in a policy related role within Government. Fran is a former member of the PRCA Public Affairs Board Executive Committee and is included in Computer Weekly’s list of the most influential women in tech. She Co-Founded the Interparliamentary Forum on Emerging Technologies, bringing together legislators from countries around the world to discuss policy, working in partnership with UNESCO, the Global AI Action Alliance and the World Economic Forum.

Ben has over 20 years of experience in frontline government and political relations, policy development, and wider media and communications roles, working across a range of sectors, with a strong focus on nuclear energy and infrastructure. He established and led the public affairs and media relations function for Horizon Nuclear Power, a multi-billion-pound nuclear new build project, and helped deliver key policy changes at a UK level and EU political/regulatory approvals to support the advancement of vital energy infrastructure development. Prior to that he has held several senior in-house and consultancy positions and has also worked in the public sector, including leading on the communications for a high-profile enquiry and report within the NHS. He begun his career in the House of Commons.

Jo is a Director specialising in public affairs and campaigns across the sustainability, higher education and tech sectors. Prior to Lodestone, Jo worked for Tom Watson MP on his successful Deputy Leadership campaign, General Elections, the Referendum and supporting the DCMS brief, gaining strong networks across the Labour Party and industry. Jo account directs the secretariat for the Parliamentary Internet, Communications and Technology Forum and has been instrumental in the formation of the Data Poverty APPG. She advises clients on strategic and corporate communications, PR, public affairs, brand strategy and campaigns. She was listed in the 2020 PR Week’s 30 under 30, Computer Weekly’s list of most influential women in tech in 2021, 2022 & 2023, is an Ambassador for the Digital Poverty Alliance and an Impact Council Member for We Are Group.

Michael Murphy is a business leader and communications specialist with decades of global experience in helping organisations to change and adapt, become more efficient and successfully develop. He provides senior counsel for Lodestone and has a portfolio of non-executive, advisory and project roles with a range of businesses large and small. Previously Michael was Global CEO at Grayling, a global PR consultancy, CEO of Trimedia International, CEO of Hatch Group, CEO of APAC, Weber Shandwick and CEO, International and CEO of PR Consultants Scotland. Michael uses his extensive and trusted network of global partnerships and relationships to support organisations to achieve their business and growth goals.

Stuart Warriner is a Non-Executive Director at Lodestone and advises Lodestone’s Political Risk unit, which provides investors with insight for their due diligence processes. Stuart has a portfolio of Chair roles in private equity backed businesses from range of different business sectors. Previously he was a Corporate Finance Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers and a Senior Advisor at Houlihan Lokey. He is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant and has an MA in Economics from Queens College, Cambridge.

Victoria is a multi-award winning brand strategy, communications and corporate reputation expert, who passionately believes in business as a force for good. Victoria has more than 15 years experience working with corporates, NGOs and government organisations to deliver exceptional brand communications strategies and responsible business counsel. She led Grayling’s Sustainability division for a decade and for 11 years has Chaired PRCA’s Green Room to broaden awareness and understanding of responsible business issues amongst communicators. Most recently, Victoria advised Horizon on their brand strategy. Her past and current clients include Unilever, O2, John West, Meadow Foods, Costa, Hilton and Sky.

Claudia Wood is the former Director of Demos, the cross-party think tank and is now based in Northern Ireland. Her expertise encompasses research and evaluation, policy development and impact measurement in a range of social policy issues. Claudia has worked at both the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Resolution Foundation, and while at Demos worked closely with a number of trusts, grant makers, the European Union, local government, alongside large corporates like MasterCard. Claudia has led a variety of policy development work encompassing housing, health and social care reform, financial inclusion, disability, early years education and life chances. She advises across a wide range of policy issues relating to Northern Ireland, the UK and internationally.

Alex plays a key role in delivering Research Advocacy and Institutional Influence Strategy programmes for the UK’s leading universities as part of Lodestone’s Higher Education practice. With over a decade of global and political affairs experience, Alex has an outstanding track-record of innovation, impact and creativity. Having built award-winning public affairs functions at both the University of Warwick and the University of Nottingham he has developed an international reputation for sector-leadership and collaboration. He has established groups such as the Russell Group Political Affairs Network, the UK Universities Overseas Campus Network and initiatives such as the UPP Civic University Commission. During his time at the University of Nottingham, he established the Institute for Policy and Engagement and served as the Director of Global and Political Affairs. He combines his time on consultancy with his role as the Director of Global Reputation and Partnerships at the University of Nottingham, as Co-Chair of the UK Universities Overseas Campus Network and as the European Representative on the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education’s Global Commission.

Clark is a communications and public affairs adviser focused on centre-right policy development and the alignment of working-age voters with economic reform. He is co-founder and Director of Blue Collar Conservatism, an initiative examining the relationship between economic reform, labour-market participation and political support among working people.

Alongside his political work, Clark has held senior corporate affairs roles in the global technology sector, advising leadership teams on government relations, regulatory strategy and stakeholder positioning across the UK and internationally. His experience spans the interaction between technology policy, international investment and economic competitiveness.

He was a founder and later Chair of the UK-Japan Tech Forum, jointly convened by techUK and the Japanese Electronics and Information Technology Association (JEITA). The Forum brought together industry, policymakers and technologists to support closer cooperation between the UK and Japan in digital and emerging technologies, including in the context of the Hiroshima Accord and the UK–Japan Digital Partnership. As Chair, Clark helped shape senior-level bilateral engagement, bringing a consistent corporate diplomacy perspective to the relationship.

He advises senior leaders on political risk, policy strategy and stakeholder positioning in complex and highly scrutinised environments in the UK and internationally.

Dr Susan Gilby is a senior leader within the health service and former CEO of an NHS trust. Susan has worked as a healthcare senior executive since 2011 in a range of roles. As Chief Executive of the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust from 2018 to 2022, Susan led the Trust through the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sonia Sodha is a senior journalist, broadcaster, columnist, and author, with a wide breadth of experience across the politics and media sectors. She is a former Chief Leader Writer and columnist at The Observer, a regular contributor to The Times, The Independent and a prominent political broadcaster. Sonia has also worked in Britain’s leading think tanks, including IPPR and Demos, alongside direct political experience as a Senior Adviser to Ed Miliband when he was Leader of the Opposition.

Damian Lyons Lowe is the Founder and Chief Executive of Survation, longstanding partners of Lodestone, working together to deliver market insights and industry-leading analysis for clients. Damian brings 27 years of work experience within leading research environments, across technology, healthcare, financial services and political science.

Orlando is an Associate Director specialising in the development of integrated communications and public affairs strategies. He directs accounts across the tech, energy, higher education, rural policy, health and international trade sectors. As the Secretariat for the Parliamentary Internet, Communications and Technology Forum, Orlando oversees the Forum’s annual programme which delivers regular high-profile events in Parliament on key policy areas such as online safety, cyber security, digital skills and health tech. He has co-written speeches and articles for politicians and industry leaders on energy, infrastructure, and technology, and has a wide network within the media and across Whitehall and Westminster. Orlando delivers training sessions on public affairs, reputational risk and media engagement, working with academics, corporate leaders and their teams to establish effective campaigns.

Harriet has experience in public affairs, corporate communications, crisis and reputation management. She has a wealth of experience both in the political arena and strategic consultancy. Harriet has worked at No.10 as a Special Advisor and on the 2019 General Election at CCHQ as well as two London Mayoral campaigns. Harriet also has worked in strategic consultancy across a range of industries including energy, food and drink, health and other campaigns. Through her work she has strong experience in leading on promotional campaigns both in public and corporate affairs. She also has significant experience in crisis communications.

Graham is a Senior Account Director who specialises in media relations and corporate communications. He has advised clients on issues including multibillion dollar transactions, reputational crises and regulatory engagement programmes. He has worked with a range of clients including a national sporting governing body, FTSE-listed companies, an international media brand, and one of the richest men in the UK.

Eric is an Account Director at Lodestone working across a range of tech, sustainability, health and education clients. Support he provides includes social media strategy, political and media engagement, thought leadership and events management. Eric has supported clients including leading UK universities, NHS trusts, technology consultancies, and clean energy engineering and asset management firms. He also helps run the secretariat for the Digital Inclusion APPG. Prior to joining Lodestone, Eric worked as a research assistant at think tanks including the Henry Jackson Society and UCL’s Constitution Unit, as well as writing on international relations for The National Interest. Eric has a double first in history from Cambridge University.

Niamh is a Senior Account Manager working with a range of clients across the energy, health, higher education and tech sectors. She works across public affairs, stakeholder relations, communications, events management and impactful campaigns for clients including the Parliamentary Internet, Communications and Technology Forum (PICTFOR), the University of Birmingham, and the National Union of Students. She has particular expertise in social listening, analysing online conversations about our clients and our focus industries at large to find out more about the audience. Her previous experience includes providing public affairs support to leading charities, with a particular focus in the areas of climate and tech. Niamh is passionate about increasing accessibility to higher education and is a mentor for social enterprise I Have A Voice working to improve political literacy for disadvantaged young people.

Charlie is a Senior Account Manager at Lodestone working across health, education, and technology. Charlie supports clients with their public affairs campaigns, stakeholder relations, PR, corporate communications and events management. Clients he supports include the National Union of Students, various UK-based universities, NHS Trusts and the Data Poverty APPG – the All-Party group in Parliament dedicated to tackling digital exclusion. Prior to joining the Lodestone team, Charlie worked in a range of roles in the House of Commons as both a staffer to various Members of Parliament and also as a freelance researcher to a journalist at the Independent, the I and London Review of Books. Charlie has also worked on multiple general election campaigns, coordinating volunteers in 2015, 2017 and 2019 and was Unite the Union’s rep to Young Labour.

Megan is an Account Manager at Lodestone working across local government, education, and technology. Megan supports clients with their public affairs campaigns, stakeholder relations, PR, corporate communications and events management. She also helps run the secretariat for the Digital Inclusion APPG. Prior to joining the Lodestone team, Megan worked in policy and public affairs for Islington Council and Sarcoma UK.

Ella works across public affairs and communications at Lodestone, providing research and analysis for a range of education, sustainability, tech and health clients. She has a background in public affairs, policy and economic crime, having previously worked in the Parliamentary office of the Minister for Rail and in economic crime policy advocacy.

Natasha is a Senior Account Executive working across various clients and sectors. She supports clients with communications and public affairs, stakeholder engagement, research, and events. Natasha has worked in policy and public affairs at a national trade body representing the publishing sector, where she focused on technology and digital regulation. Earlier in her career, Natasha worked with a range of charity clients at a public affairs agency.

Mary is an Account Executive at Lodestone working across a range of tech, sustainability and house-building clients. Mary supports clients across public affairs, PR, and media relationships, alongside event management for the Digital Inclusion APPG. Mary has also supported on social action campaigns, drawing from her extensive prior experience across the social justice sector, most recently as the Communications lead for a community support charity in Oxford. Mary has a degree from Oxford University, where she studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics.

Holly is an Account Executive at Lodestone, working across the tech, energy, health, and higher education sectors. She supports clients in public affairs, media relations, corporate communications, and event management. Prior to joining Lodestone, Holly supported a range of social action campaigns, drawing on her experience across the sector, most recently contributing to Gordon Brown’s Multibank initiative. She holds a degree in Politics from the University of Sheffield.

Mabel is an Account Executive at Lodestone, working across a range of sectors including energy, tech, and conservation. She supports clients with public affairs and PR, alongside event management for the Digital Inclusion APPG and the Ireland and Irish in Britain APPG. Mabel joined Lodestone full-time in summer 2025 after graduating from the University of East Anglia with a degree in Politics, having previously completed two summer internships with Lodestone in 2023 and 2024. Over this period, she has built her experience across client delivery, stakeholder engagement, and the development and execution of campaigns and events.

Vika is an Account Executive at Lodestone, working across technology, defence, and social impact clients. She supports public affairs, media relations, corporate communications, and event delivery. Prior to joining Lodestone, she gained experience in defence policy and strategic communications, contributing to the London Defence Conference and supporting policy and organisational work at the Blockchain & Climate Institute. She has also been involved in political engagement through roles with the York Central Constituency Office and Ternopil City Council. Vika holds a First-Class Honours degree in International Relations from the University of York.

Ilse is the Finance & Operations manager at Lodestone and works to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the organisation by providing leadership and support in financial and operational matters. These include processing payments, updating financial and company records, and managing invoices. Additional to this Ilse supports in the successful running of the office.

Jenna is a Finance & Operations manager at Lodestone, working with Ilse to ensure Lodestone runs smoothly supporting in financial and logistical operations. Jenna manages invoicing, payments and HR matters as well as supporting on the running of the office and company growth.