Richard works with leaders to activate their communications skills. A former Editor-in-Chief at Fidelity International and Global Head of Video at the Financial Times, he injects energy into any training room.

Katharina is a trusted advisor to leading business figures in Germany and beyond. A former business journalist, she has provided strategic communications advice to some of the world’s biggest private equity firms and investment banks.

A former business journalist and conservatoire-trained actor, Paul has been training leaders for a decade and has a long-term advisory relationship with many of his clients. He is a founding partner of Activating Leaders.

Tara’s career has spanned journalism (on three continents); PR (on Capitol Hill); and her own high-profile leadership role as President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. She heads up our North American business.

Richard's world revolves around voice. A professional actor and voiceover artist, he works with clients to reactivate their own authentic voices so that they too can command and captivate the room.

A former head of media relations at one of Germany’s largest companies, Lothar has trained and acted as a crisis communications advisor to 100s of business leaders. Lothar also oversees our German language training and advisory.

Juliet is an innovative and persuasive communicator who has trained leaders at some of the world's biggest companies and worked in newsrooms spanning the globe, including CNN, CNBC, CGTN, Sky News, the BBC and Reuters.

A former Reuters Chief Correspondent, newspaper editor, speechwriter and aide to senior policymakers, Douwe is a highly experienced communicator, advisor and content troubleshooter.

A former head of executive communications and expert in Change Leadership, Charlotte helps clients position themselves reputationally. Her new book We Need New Leaders will be published in 2025.

Mike trains and advises leaders around the globe. A former BBC journalist and public relations executive, he has a degree in economics from the University of Cambridge and is the author of PR for Humans.

An expert in equipping leaders with impactful change narratives, Agnes supports BMW executives with their communications and advised one of the “big five” auto shows on a major repositioning of their brand and business model.

David is charged with putting Activating Leaders on a sustainable growth footing that will ensure we can grow without compromising quality. He is a founding partner of Activating Leaders.