Meet The Team

Simon Russell

Simon Russell

Director and Founder with over 16 years experience in communication management, public relations, public affairs and issues/crisis management.

Amy Finlayson

Amy Finlayson

PR consultant with over 12 years experience in both consumer and specialist accounts, involved in brand building, product/services awareness and public affairs.

Gail Painter

Gail Painter

PR consultant with over 16 years media relations and event experience — something of a specialist in food and drink.

Dafne Alonso

Dafne Alonso

PR consultant and PR graduate with strong trade and consumer media relations experience.

Andrew Young

Andrew Young

News editor and partner of SWNS, with considerable experience of providing stories directly to the national newspapers and broadcast media.

Paul Walters

Paul Walters

Picture editor and partner of SWNS, with considerable experience in creating and supplying pictures directly to the national newspapers and broadcast media.