Consultants
Trusted advice. Sector expertise. Global reach.
Our senior consultants boast an impressive array of award-winning experience across all areas of global marketing, public relations, journalism, television, film and political campaigning. They advise CEOs, parliamentarians and governments daily. They are trusted advisors who couple absolute discretion with insightful financial, commercial and political sector expertise. Our consultants mix imagination and flair with practicality and realism.
As a client, you can expect relevant and timely strategic communication counsel in line with your specific objectives. Additionally, each consultant will manage your messaging implementation as necessary so as to ensure maximum efficacy at minimum spend.
Executive Chairman
David W.B. Burnside is Executive Chairman of New Century, a position he also held in the company’s predecessor consultancy, David Burnside Associates, between 1994 and 2007. David was a Member of Parliament, 2001-2005, and MLA at Stormont, 2003 to 2009.
Email: davidburnside@newcenturymedia.co.uk | Read more
Director of Political Communications
Tony is a former Editor of the European Journal and a former Chief of Staff to the Shadow Attorney General and Shadow Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs. He has worked in the Palace of Westminster for over 10 years.
Email: tonylodge@newcenturymedia.co.uk | Read more
Consultant Media Director
Harry has been a national figure in British broadcasting for the last 10 years. Having cut his teeth as Assistant Producer to Chief BBC Correspondent Kate Adie, he became Producer of ITV News and went onto become the youngest ever staff Presenter of Channel 4 News.
Email: harryanscombe@newcenturymedia.co.uk | Read more
Director of Financial Services
Alex is Director of New Century’s financial and professional services practice. He specialises in crisis communications and issues management, and has extensive experience advising clients from Russia and CEE.
Email: alexnekrassov@newcenturymedia.co.uk | Read more
Account Director
Nicola boasts fully integrated PR and marketing experience across the banking, retail, private equity, clean technology and professional services sectors. She has worked both agency and client-side, resulting in a holistic media view and exceptional industry contacts.
Email: nicolakrafft@newcenturymedia.co.uk | Read more
Account Manager
Rupa has a strong public relations background across the public and private sectors, representing a broad range of clients including global consumer accounts, international hotel groups, leading restaurants in the UK and Europe and government organisations.
Email: rupatailor@newcenturymedia.co.uk | Read more
Account Manager
Tom joined New Century from a background in print journalism. His writing on geopolitics and geo-economics has been published in numerous dailies including The Times, The Guardian and The Independent.
Email: tomdrummond@newcenturymedia.co.uk | Read more
Executive Assistant
Faye Middleham is a highly skilled administrative professional with experience gained in a diverse range of sectors.
Email: fayemiddleham@newcenturymedia.co.uk | Read more
Company Secretary
Dianne Marshall, the Company Secretary, handles all compliance and office management issues.
Email: diannemarshall@newcenturymedia.co.uk | Read more
Senior Non-Executive Director
Eddie Bell has held a number of senior positions spanning 30 years in book publishing. Latterly he was the Executive Chairman and Publisher for Harper Collins UK and during his tenure was responsible for publishing the memoirs of both Mikhail Gorbachev and Lady Thatcher, and the autobiography of John Major.
Email: mail@newcenturymedia.co.uk | Read more