Colin Hallmark: Managing Partner     Background:   Top 5 PR agency / independent consultant       Experience:   Consultant to world-class organisations such as Deutsche Bank, the Met Office and Securicor; supported major crisis and issues following 9/11; launched the UK’s first toll-free internet service provider; has provided marketing and internal communications for Air Products PLC and numerous other multinational organisations       Passions:   Swimming with sharks (literally!)         Rod de St Croix: PR Consultant     Background:   12 years experience in B2B corporate communications with leading London agencies.       Experience:   Rod specialises in building campaigns that achieve genuine cut through and generate tangible results. Rod’s work has helped to protect and enhance the reputation of blue chip clients including IBM, Motorola, Samsung and Unisys. He currently works on internal communications programmes for Air Products (PLC) and Investors in People. In addition, he is a corporate communications advisor to the University of Plymouth.       Passions:   My family and Brentford (Bees) FC, though they’d better start winning soon!     Phil Cain: Writer, publisher     Background:   Journalist and media analyst       Experience:   Copywriter and journalist, with bylines in the Wall Street Journal, Guardian and Financial Times. Editor of Clear Profit, the leading title for socially responsible investors and investees. Provides writing, editing and publishing services to commercial clients, large and small.       Passions:   Digging         Jay Chavda: Political Consultant     Background:   Former Labour party adviser / public affairs agency consultant   Experience:   Political communications for leading organisations such as Honda, Coca-Cola and City & Guilds. Working with clients on issues such as corporate social responsibility, higher education policy, PFI, economic development, the euro; research, writing and briefing for senior politicians such as Gordon Brown and Tony Blair   Passions:   Egging on Henry and Berkcamp while browsing the Labour Party manifesto         Kemal Ahson: Consultant     Background:   Economic development consultant   Experience:   Economic development consultant with commercial, project and research management experience. Provides consultancy, evaluation, research and project management services in economic development, procurement support and innovation.   Passions:   The Gunners and improving the world!         Lesley Streatfield: Graphic Designer     Background:   Graphic and new media design in industry and agency environments   Experience:   Professionally qualified graphic designer with over ten years’ experience in design and concept development, layout and design; understanding of print and production; html design and CSS; web-based marketing deliverables; fluent with accessibility and WC3 standards   Passions:   Animal welfare, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and karate!           Joelle Hallmark: Partner / Finance Director     Background:   Former French teacher   Experience:   Financial management and control; invoicing and bookkeeping; over ten years’ experience in office and systems management in sectors including property and marketing services   Passions:   Whipping up a gourmet meal while keeping at least two hyperactive boys in check!           © 3:nine Communications 2006-2010