Georgia has a background in corporate communications and public affairs and has previously worked at two large agencies. She helps deliver media relations, strategy and reputational advice to clients across a number of industries. Her client work has spanned technology, sports, professional services, sustainability and entertainment, as well as the charities sector.
In her spare time, Georgia likes running, dog walking and chatting about pop culture.
Eleanor joins Hawthorn as a Consultant in June 2024.
Prior to this, Eleanor worked at B2B PR agency Rostrum, delivering coverage for clients across a spread of Corporate and Financial Services sectors, including fintech, mortgages, law and private equity. She holds a BSc in Politics and International Relations from LSE.
In her spare time, Eleanor enjoys cooking, great films and terrible television.
As a Consultant, Labeeb Hussain supports clients to develop and execute impactful communications campaigns.
He brings deep experience in formulating and delivering PR programmes at global agency FleishmanHillard, where Labeeb led media relations and content development for leading technology firms such as Cisco, Visa/Currencycloud and Appian.
Labeeb graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science in Politics and International Relations and holds a Masters in Law and Legal Practice.
Outside of work, Labeeb can be found in his kitchen recreating Thai dishes from his childhood in Bangkok or drifting through London on an e-bike/Brompton en route to a meal with friends.
Anna is a Consultant and supports a range of clients in sectors including financial services, fintech, and industrials on corporate communications and public affairs.
She has 3 years’ experience and began her career on the graduate scheme of a global strategic communications firm. There, she supported listed and private companies in the industrials and business services sector on corporate, financial, and crisis communications.
Outside of her professional life, Anna enjoys yoga and visiting London’s many museums.
Richard has a wealth of PR experience, especially in financial and professional services, including thought leadership and media relations, crisis communications, ESG consultancy, public affairs and geopolitical advisory work.
Previous client experience includes HSBC, Bain & Company, IKEA, Mazars and GIC.
Before PR, Richard taught French and Spanish in south London secondary schools. He is married with a cat, and a fan of Manchester United and Surrey County Cricket Club.
Prior to joining Hawthorn, Josh worked in investor relations at Darktrace PLC, a global AI cybersecurity company. Before joining Darktrace, Josh worked as an intern at an international conflict resolution charity.
Between leaving Darktrace and joining Hawthorn, Josh spent five and a half months in West Africa studying French and taking photography trips across the region. Josh graduated from Durham University in 2020 with a degree in Philosophy and he holds an MSc in Violence, Conflict & Development from SOAS University, with a focus upon modern conflict in Liberia.
In his spare time, Josh is a keen fly fisherman, fly tyer and wood sculptor.
Dougie is a Senior Analyst at Hawthorn, having joined the firm in 2023.
He works primarily in corporate communications, supporting financial and professional services clients with research, analysis, monitoring, and press engagement.
Dougie holds an MSc International Management with Distinction from King’s College London, and a BA Ancient History from the University of Bristol. Outside of work, Dougie has a fondness for all genres of music and is a keen concertgoer. He is also an avid sports fan and unfortunate supporter of Scottish Rugby and Chelsea FC.
Zoe supports several client accounts with research, analysis and communications across digital channels.
Zoe graduated from The University of Leeds with a BA in English and Comparative Literature, studying abroad for one year in Valencia. Prior to joining Hawthorn, she completed several internships in digital marketing and research, before working for an organisation helping charities to increase and communicate their impact using digital and technology.
Outside of work, Zoe is a keen reader and loves to read translated fiction. She also enjoys swimming, cooking and second-hand shopping.
Hatty is a Consultant who joined Hawthorn in 2022, after successfully completing the summer internship the same year.
She supports on accounts across multiple different sectors, providing research, analysis and media monitoring and outreach.
Hatty recently graduated from the London School of Economics where she achieved a BSc in Economics and Philosophy.
In her spare time, Hatty enjoys experimenting in the kitchen with new recipes as well as playing tennis.
Alice joined Hawthorn in 2023 and helps deliver political engagement for a variety of clients across different sectors.
Prior to joining Hawthorn, Alice worked as a Parliamentary Researcher for a Conservative MP at the House of Commons for two years. She provided a range of support and advice and regularly produced research and briefings, including on Treasury Select Committee meetings. She also wrote a successful policy proposal on the roll-out of specialist Sexual Offence Courts across England that was published by the Ministry of Justice.
Alice graduated from the University of Andrews with a degree in International Relations and spent time studying in Germany.
She grew up in Sydney and London and rowed to a nationally-competitive level. Outside of work, Alice still enjoys team sports and plays in a weekly netball league.