Rewriting the risk

Karen oversees Conran Design Group’s corporate reporting and communications practice. She works closely with the FRC Reporting Lab Steering Group and has a background in FTSE-100 investor relations and extensive experience of corporate comms, both client-side and as an adviser. Karen provides guidance to companies on regulation, best practice and development of their communications and integrated and sustainability reporting.

Andrew leads on research and campaigns, creating quantitative and qualitative insights to fuel both corporate and public strategy and research-led thought leadership and marketing communications campaigns. His work on sustainability issues have covered public consultation exercises, ESG product development, sustainable investment and consumer perceptions and behaviours.

Charles is deputy head of Maitland/amo’s Sustain team, advising clients in the financial, energy and industrial sectors on their ESG strategies and media messaging. During his time at Maitland/amo, Charles has worked with companies on the full scope of their ESG journeys including reporting, materiality assessments and investor relations. 

Charlie has worked in insight, branding and design for over 20 years. He’s worked on B2B and B2C brands for clients such as Merck, Microsoft, Diageo and EFL. A passionate advocate of brand purpose, he believes that brands should carry meaning for employees and customers. He sees ESG/ Sustainability as playing an important complementary role alongside brand purpose.

As our junior consultant, Emily supports various projects across ESG reporting and sustainability strategy. Alongside client work, Emily is also studying for a Masters in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability, bringing fresh insight into the team.

Sarah is an experienced researcher, specialising in sustainability-focused insights and campaigns across a range of sectors. She is experienced in senior stakeholder engagement and strategic advice, engaging with policymakers and B2B audiences. She has led accounts including the IRSG ESG Ratings report – an industry-leading thought leadership campaign, and the Irish Department for Energy and Climate Change, delivering its annual Climate Conversations.

Tom leads the multi-sector public affairs practice, with a focus on sustainability and energy policy. He has successfully led client accounts including the UN Principles for Responsible Investment, Stellantis, the International Hydropower Association, MHI Vestas, and L&G. Prior to joining Cicero/amo, Tom worked for several consultancies, lobbying successfully on the Energy Act 2011 and on Electricity Market Reform (EMR) for energy clients.