Linda Anderson MCIPR joined Argyll in June 1986, having met Argyll’s founder Norman Manners when she worked in the chairman’s office of his client The Plessey Company. Since that time, Linda has been a cornerstone of Argyll, as Office Manager, executive assistant to the CEO and, for a number of years, assistant company secretary. She has provided invaluable support to the Board throughout this period, and also to Kaizo’s public relations account teams, ensuring the smooth-running of vital administrative office systems. Linda’s organisational skills and efficiency are legendary, as is the unwavering 7.15 a.m. start to her working day in the office.
Christopher’s background is in public relations and journalism. He now works in the area of sustainability and climate change and runs seminars for businesses in every sector. He also writes about sustainability and advises businesses on their journey to a low carbon operating model. He is well connected in the political, NGO and commercial spheres of climate change and has access to the most prominent thought leaders on the subject.
Stephanie MacLeod, Director
Steph has over a decade’s experience in communications consultancy spanning corporate, consumer and business-to-business sectors. During this time she has developed specialist skills working with leading consumer brands such as P&G, Gala and Scottish and Newcastle, to create and implement integrated issues based campaigns targeted at consumers and regulatory/governmental bodies in the UK.
With specific focus on consumer and b2b technology at Kaizo, Steph is using her experience on brands such as Apple, Samsung, LG Cisco and Symantec to inject creativity into the award-winning integrated campaigns she currently leads for clients.
Rosemary is recognised for her expert strategic counsel and as a leading specialist in issues management and crisis communications, advising companies on establishing, reviewing and testing their crisis management planning. Rosemary has directed national and international communications programmes for blue-chip companies principally in food, farming, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and rail transport. She is a hands-on driver of communications campaigns with a reputation for building long-term client relationships, in some cases over more than 20 years.
Rosemary Brook, Chairman
Crispin Manners, Director
Crispin is the founder of Kaizo and has over 25 years’ PR experience advising organisations from FTSE 100 companies to global brands and start-ups. He is an industry thought leader on how brands should use WOM techniques to drive sales and loyalty. He created a world first in consumer engagement in April 2007 for Simple, the UK’s number two skincare brand. He is the immediate past Chairman of the Public Relations Consultants Association and a Fellow of the CIPR.
Linda Anderson, Company Secretary
Christopher Broadbent, Non-Executive Director
Rhodri Harries, Managing Director, Kaizo
Rhodri combines his role overseeing the management of the business with extensive client facing work. He has proven expertise working with blue chip corporates, consumer brands and Government agencies on UK and international campaigns with experience in brand building, public awareness campaigns, issues management and dealing effectively with crises. He has particular expertise in advising businesses and Government on targeting small and medium sized businesses. Clients have included Business Link, ACAS, the Health and Safety Executive and Compuserve and, in sectors that include Property, Professional Services, Public Sector and HR.