Non-Exec Directorship

I am available for Non-Executive Director (NED) roles with purpose-led organisations across publishing, the creative industries, and cultural enterprises.

Drawing on over two decades of experience in publishing and brand strategy, digital innovation, marketing leadership and senior management, I am passionate about bringing this combination of strategic rigour and creative innovation to the boardroom.

What I offer as a Non-Exec

  • Big-picture Thinking
    rooted in commercial and cultural intelligence

  • Creative & Strategic Challenge
    always constructive, always growth-focussed

  • A Growth Mindset
    experience of building brands, teams, and cultures that thrive

  • Leadership Support
    through growth, change, or transition

  • Experience, Adaptability & Insight
    across publishing, marketing and the broader creative sector

  • A Confidential Sounding Board
    who understands the nuances integral to running creative businesses

Experience

  • Successfully launching the UK arm of independent US publisher Chelsea Green; growing it from ground up to profitability, building a team, and driving editorial, operational, and commercial strategy. Drove sale of Chelsea Green to Rizzoli Publishing

  • Led a transformation in how Faber connected with readers. Created a team with a list-first, audience-led approach. Developed award-winning digital platforms and a thriving community-focused membership model.

  • Helped blue chip brands and organisations define their digital, social and content strategies, driving clarity in brand voice, reach and deeper customer relationships.

  • I work with leaders across publishing, marketing, brands and the arts on vision, direction, and resilience.

Ideal NED Partners

  • Independent publishers

  • Creative and cultural enterprises

  • Mission-driven content organisations

  • Start-ups and scale-ups looking for grounded growth