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Laura spent ten years as a news editor for Al Jazeera English, BBC, ABC News, and APTN. She also brings big agency PR experience from both global and boutique agencies in London and Dubai, and has been listed in PR Week UK’s Power Book for three consecutive years, and is a 2023 judge for the PRCA National Awards. Laura is a luxury specialist, but also boasts corporate communications experience. She advocates a broader approach to public relations with a forté in partnerships and events, which supports a client’s business development.

Her experience spans all sectors, primarily focused on luxury lifestyle, real estate and design, hospitality and travel including brands such as Diageo, Riva yachts, Quintessentially, Ferrari, Miele, Black Tomato, Ritz-Carlton Residences Marrkesh, Luštica Bay, Porto Montenegro, Belgrade Waterfront with W and St. Regis Residences, and Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa.

She has been crowned British Ski Champion and won the title of BJTC Young Journalist of the Year. She is also director for sister company Mercury Yachts, and a brand ambassador for 12 Hay Hill.

Julian is a Co-Founder of Mercury Communications, his duties encompass Business Development, Partnerships, Finance and Operations. He is also the Founder & Managing Director of sister company Mercury Yachts, who advise clients on yacht charter and purchase. His business experience is most relevant for partnerships and client strategy, he has an innate ability to network in corporate and UHNW circles.

Educated at Harrow School and an Economics & Accounting graduate of the University of Bristol, Julian spent over 10 years working in financial services executive search in the City of London.

His passion for adventure and love of yachting then took him to Dubai where he spent three years as Senior Sales Manager for ART Marine, a pre-eminent marine company in the Middle East, working with renowned brands such as Riva, Pershing, Ferretti, Custom Line, Benetti, Azimut and CRN.

In his spare time, he is an avid squash and tennis player, as well as a seasoned guitarist. Time-permitting, he jumps at the chance to get in a round of golf, or to get on the ski slopes.

Freddie is a UK and global PR specialist with over 15 years’ experience in luxury, lifestyle, and corporate communications. She has worked with leading brands across the consumer, travel, fashion, automotive and yachting industries - both in-house and at top communications agencies. She was Head of Lifestyle Communications for McLaren Automotive for four years, as well as working with Volvo and Pininfarina, and F&B brands such as Michelin Guides.

She started her career in fashion, working on accounts such as Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Chloe, Versace, before going in-house with Giles and Gina Shoes. More recently projects have included JW Anderson, Cefinn and Desmond & Dempsey.

Her absolute forté is storytelling, partnering with brands to craft and communicate their stories, building consumer awareness through earned media across all platforms.

She loves travel and has been fortunate that work has taken her all over the world with significant time spent in New York and the Middle East. When not at the office she’s normally out with friends catching up on life – most likely with a G&T in her hand!

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Graduating from the University of Leeds with a degree in Fashion Marketing, Kirsty has built over seven years' experience in public relations across luxury fashion, hospitality, and travel sectors.

Most recently Kirsty was at the Global Travel Collection and parent company Internova Travel Group, where she established a PR department in the UK. In this role, she managed luxury travel, trades, and entertainment media on a global scale, while positioning senior leadership through thought leadership, media commentary, and industry speaking engagements. Her first foray into hospitality was at the Shangri-La The Shard, London, where she coordinated media and influencer visits, events, and strategic partnerships.

Kirsty began her career in fashion, where she was responsible for the daily running of the press office at JOSEPH. There, she worked on fashion shows, product launches, and collaborations with designer brands, while managing editorial placements and VIP dressing opportunities.

Outside of work, Kirsty enjoys cooking and exploring her never-ending list of restaurants to visit. She practices Pilates and travels at every opportunity, constantly seeking new experiences and destinations.

Graduating from the University of Hertfordshire in 2021 with a First-Class Honours in Marketing with Fashion, Eleanor brings over three years of PR experience spanning the lifestyle, fashion, food & beverage, and tech industries.

With a passion for media relations and events, she has worked with a range of high-profile clients including BOSS Watches & Jewellery, Tommy Hilfiger, Pernod Ricard, and she was the lifestyle media relations lead for Bang & Olufsen, giving her a strong understanding of the luxury market.

Outside of the office, you’ll find her powering through a Barry’s bootcamp workout, exploring new destinations, or checking out the latest restaurant openings across London.

Cheryne graduated with a BA in Journalism from London Metropolitan University, followed by a MSc in International Fashion Marketing from Coventry University London.

Driven by a strong passion for the luxury sector, she began her career at Cartier in London, then completed an internship in PR & Communications with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts at their regional office in Dubai looking after a portfolio of about 45 hotels.

She is very global in outlook, is half French and half Moroccan, grew up in the United Arab Emirates, with family in Denmark, and is an Arabic and French speaker. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking healthy meals, travelling, and practicing Pilates.