We’ve been a defining influence on the policy and business landscape for over 20 years.
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Our Values
We are a community of some of the most intelligent and brilliant minds in the industry, brought together to create a collaborative strategic mindset that can out-think and outmanoeuvre change.
We not only embrace change, but we think fast and move first. Our innate creativity, relentless innovation and understanding of complexity means we’re the first to arrive at ingenious solutions, outpacing others along the way.
In an era of chance and fake news, our thirst for knowledge, our proven experience and culture of professionalism shines through, meaning we provide our clients with the support, confidence and rigour to drive real and long-lasting change.
It’s our responsibility to be the adult in the room, to map the future for our clients, to shape tomorrow using the ideas, opinions and agendas we believe in. To influence is to be decisive, to administer change and lead with confidence.
Our people
We’re a community of 100+ strategists, thinkers, advisors and policy experts with a unique balance of intelligence, creativity and experience.
Mike Craven Executive Chair Mike co-founded Lexington in 1998. He is a former political adviser and chief media spokesperson for the Labour Party and acts as a lead consultant to many of Lexington’s clients.
Emily Cook CEO A former national newspaper journalist in the UK, Emily successfully led the healthcare practice at Lexington before becoming CEO. As CEO, Emily oversees Lexington's four offices, working with the senior team to deliver positive change and impact for Lexington's clients.
Paul Boyfield Group Head of Property Paul leads Lexington’s Manchester Office and Property practice, advising clients on planning proposals and government policy in a range of sectors including residential, renewable energy and logistics.
Caroline Nagle Chief Culture Officer and Director Caroline has advised leaders in business and government on profile raising, campaigns, issues and crisis management for more than 20 years. She works with clients across a variety of sectors including financial services, transport and the creative industries.
Paul Harrison Senior Counsel Paul advises clients on politics, communications and strategy across a range of sectors. Before joining Lexington, he served as Downing Street Press Secretary.
Ed McRandal Director Ed leads Lexington’s Healthcare practice, advising clients on public affairs, communications and market access campaigns.
Charlie Howard Director Charlie leads Lexington's Corporate Communications & Reputation practice, building strong and robust reputations for clients, managing reputational risk and advising through crises
Sarah Bartlett Director Sarah leads Lexington Middle East, based out of the UAE but serving clients across the GCC. With almost 20 years in the Arabian Gulf, Sarah has advised governments, business and NGOs on how to build and maintain successful reputations in the region. She was previously at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Tinni Guha Roy Director Tinni leads Lexington’s Digital, Data and Design practice, providing strategic advice on how to reach and engage target audiences to drive action both online and offline.
Lloyd Milton Director Lloyd leads Lexington’s Transport, Infrastructure and Technology team within the Corporate Public Affairs Practice.
Will Culliford Director Will is a Director in Lexington’s Health Practice, advising clients on integrated communications and stakeholder engagement campaigns across a number of areas, including MedTech, Diagnostics and Digital.
Chris Peacock Director Chris is a Director in our Manchester office leading on Public Affairs campaigns in the regions including helping clients engage with Metro Mayors, Combined Authorities and Local Councils.
Alison Woodhouse Director Alison leads our Responsible Business practice, helping clients to create, deliver and communicate meaningful ESG and social value strategies to build a more sustainable future.
Stephanie Lloyd Director Stephanie leads Lexington's Labour offer. She has an extensive background in communications and public affairs. Before working in agency Stephanie was an advisor to senior Labour politicians and ran a think tank for centre-left Labour members.
Tom Martin Director Tom leads our work in Yorkshire and the North East, providing public affairs and community engagement support for clients across the property, energy and infrastructure sectors.
Paul McGrade Senior Counsel Paul advises clients on trade and regulatory issues, and provides strategic counsel across all sectors. Before Lexington he was a career diplomat, and also worked in the Cabinet Office and the European Commission.
Nigel Warner Senior Counsel Nigel provides strategic advice and expert insight on policy and politics, particularly in relation to the creative industries, tech and telecoms sectors.
Mary Creagh Chair, Responsible Business Mary chairs our Responsible Business practice, advising clients on their sustainability goals and leading our “From Compliance to Leadership” business engagement series.
Simon Burton Senior Counsel Simon works with a range of clients to navigate the political and legislative landscape. Before joining Lexington, he served as a Special Adviser, most recently in Number 10.
Daksha Versani Finance Director Daksha is commercially and strategically focused, and brings over 25 years of experience.
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We’re headquartered in London with offices in Manchester, Leeds and the Middle East. With more than 100 consultants, we deliver our specialist expertise globally and locally.
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We are members of the FIPRA network of independent consultancies, which offers unrivalled access to bespoke, highly-specialised strategic counsel in over 50 countries across the globe.
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Work is a huge part of our lives. That’s why at Lexington we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture, one based on collaboration, purpose and professional development at every level. If you want to join our dynamic team and help us shape tomorrow for our clients and society, get in touch.
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We adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and build relationships with clients based on honesty, integrity and respect. We are a member of the Public Relations and Communications Association and subscribe to their Codes of Conduct and Professional Charter.
Lexington has signed up to the United Nations Global Compact, the leading principles-based approach to doing business. The ten Global Compact principles help us as a business meet fundamental responsibilities in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Lexington will report annually, publicly against the Global Compact principles.
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