Natalie Gerrish and Steph Cunningham have come on board as business development manager and head of communications, respectively.

Natalie has more than 15 years’ experience in business development and client services, while Steph has 20 years’ experience in communications—including public relations and media work.

After a career with several large direct marketing, design and new media agencies in the North, Natalie set up her own communications and management agency for businesses in the Yorkshire region. As an experienced hands-on practitioner, Natalie understands clients’ needs and can translate them into workable solutions. She is responsible for creating and developing new business leads as well as building and overseeing relationships with key clients.

Steph is a qualified journalist and public relations professional. Previously, she has headed the press and PR function in local government, worked for daily and regional newspapers and in broadcasting, and worked as a communications consultant in both the public and private sectors.

Her skills and experience span communications planning, strategy and implementation, internal and external communications, media relations, copywriting and PR.

Susanne Bell, director of marketing services, said: “Both Natalie and Steph have a wide range of skills and broad experience in their particular specialisms, and we’re delighted that they have come on board to widen the scope of services we can offer to our clients.”