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 We’ve been a defining influence on the policy and business landscape for over 25 years.

 
 

Our Values

 
 

Our people

 

We’re a community of over 100+ strategists, advisors, media experts, and policy specialists bringing together intelligence, creativity and experience.

 
 

  • Mike Craven

    EXECUTIVE CHAIR

    Mike co-founded Lexington in 1998. He is a former political adviser and chief media spokesperson for the Labour Party and acts as a lead consultant to many of Lexington’s clients.

  • Emily Cook

    CEO

    A former national newspaper journalist in the UK, Emily successfully led the healthcare practice at Lexington before becoming CEO. As CEO, Emily oversees Lexington's three offices, working with the senior team to deliver positive change and impact for Lexington's clients.

  • Paul Harrison

    CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ADVISORY

    Paul advises clients on politics, communications and strategy across a range of sectors. Before joining Lexington, he served as Downing Street Press Secretary.

  • Lloyd Milton

    CHAIR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE

    Lloyd leads Lexington’s Transport, Infrastructure and Technology team within the Corporate Public Affairs Practice.

  • Stephanie Lloyd

    DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY

    Stephanie is Director of Strategy and leads Lexington's Labour offer. She has an extensive background in communications and public affairs. Before working in agency Stephanie was an advisor to senior Labour politicians and ran a think tank for centre-left Labour members.

  • Simon Burton

    HEAD OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND SENIOR COUNSEL

    Simon leads our Public Affairs practice and works with a range of clients to navigate the political and legislative landscape. Before joining Lexington, he served as a Special Adviser, most recently in Number 10.

  • Ed McRandal

    CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HEALTH

    Ed leads Lexington’s Healthcare practice, advising clients on public affairs, communications and market access campaigns.

  • Will Culliford

    DIRECTOR, HEAD OF HEALTH

    Will heads up Lexington’s Health Practice, advising clients on integrated communications and stakeholder engagement campaigns across a number of areas, including MedTech, Diagnostics and Digital.

  • Darcie Farrell

    DIRECTOR, HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

    Darcie leads Lexington’s Corporate Communications and Reputation practice, specialising in strategic communications, media relations, and guiding clients through high-profile issues and crises.

  • Paul McGrade

    SENIOR COUNSEL

    Paul advises clients on trade and regulatory issues, and provides strategic counsel across all sectors. Before Lexington he was a career diplomat, and also worked in the Cabinet Office and the European Commission.

  • Anna Yearly OBE

    SENIOR COUNSEL

    Anna Yearley OBE is Senior Counsel at Lexington, where she advises clients on government engagement, bringing over 25 years of experience at the centre of British politics and civil society. She served as Assistant Political Secretary to Prime Minister Gordon Brown in No. 10 Downing Street, and as Director of Political Relations for Ed Miliband during his time as Leader of the Labour Party. She went on to lead Reprieve, the international human rights charity, and was awarded an OBE for services to human rights in 2021. 

  • Rob Loughenbury

    MANAGING DIRECTOR, LEXINGTON NORTH

    Rob has worked across property strategy and communications for 10 years and recently returned to Lexington, leading our Manchester office, after four years as Director of Strategy and Executive Team Member at a major Northwest housing association.

  • Tinni Guha Roy

    DIRECTOR, HEAD OF DIGITAL, DATA AND DESIGN

    Tinni leads Lexington’s Digital, Data and Design practice, providing strategic advice on how to reach and engage target audiences to drive action both online and offline.

  • Alison Woodhouse

    DIRECTOR

    Alison leads our Responsible Business practice, helping clients to create, deliver and communicate meaningful ESG and social value strategies to build a more sustainable future.

  • Hannah Baxter

    DIRECTOR, HEAD OF GROWTH

    As Head of Growth Hannah oversees our new business and marketing across Lexington's four offices. Hannah is a strategic and award-winning growth and communications specialist, with over 10 years’ experience winning new clients and developing and executing integrated communications campaigns for some of the world’s most famous brands.

  • Daksha Versani

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Daksha is commercially and strategically focused, and brings over 25 years of experience.

  • Paul Boyfield

    STRATEGIC COUNSEL

    Paul advises clients on planning proposals and government policy in a range of sectors including residential, renewable energy and logistics. 

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Our Network

 

Headquartered in London, we deliver

our expertise globally and locally.

 
 

Our commitments & memberships

We are members of the FIPRA network of independent consultancies, giving our clients access to highly specialised strategic counsel in over 50 countries worldwide.

We are committed to making a positive impact, building relationships based on honesty, integrity, and respect. As a member of the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), we follow its Codes of Conduct and Professional Charter.

We are accredited as a London Living Wage Employer, ensuring that all our staff and contractors are paid a wage that meets the real cost of living.

We are members of AMEC, the global association for communication measurement and evaluation, reflecting our commitment to best-practice standards in measuring impact.

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Join us

Work is a huge part of our lives. At Lexington, we pride ourselves on an inclusive culture built on collaboration, purpose and professional growth. If you’d like to help us shape tomorrow for our clients and society, find out more about joining our team.

 
 
 

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