Our Brains

Jess has worked for 22 years in a combination of agencies, corporates and consultancies. She is a long standing Board Advisor and Non Exec for a host of creative service businesses, and has consulted across a broad range of sectors, including; publishing, FMCG, not for profit, local governments, music and fashion.

Dan has worked in class-leading advertising, content & production agencies since 2001 with experience across every major vertical from FMCG, travel, automotive and tech. He's former MD of renowned ad agency BMB, and has most recently exited his own start-up Electroheads - a fast growing media, marketing and activations specialist working with partners across the whole electromobility sector.

Simon's 24 year career includes leadership experience as a founder, MD, COO and NED of technology-focussed growth companies, including successful exits. He's now a consultant and fractional COO helping businesses solve growth challenges and become sustainably high performing organisations

A growth specialist and coach, Robin has worked in commercial and consultancy roles in the tech and creative industries since the late 90s. Alongside his role with Extra Brain, he’s the founder of the specialist management consultancy, Co:definery - advising agencies around the world. Robin is also a columnist for Marketing Week, co-chair of BIMA’s Future Growth Council and a mentor for SheSays.

With 20+ years as a UX and human-centred design leader, Damian drives positive change by challenging businesses to re-imagine customer experiences. Guided by research and empathy, he inspires more human-centric practices in business processes, products and services that delight users and deliver results.

Heidi helps businesses evaluate and improve the impact of their day-to-day operations on people and planet. Amongst others, she’s helped National Geographic Kids Magazine and agency PrettyGreen to become a B Corp, and sits on the board of directors at Planet Purbeck C.I.C, a Dorset-based community driven environmental group.

Jindy has spent 20 years in growth and change consulting roles in a range of sectors and across corporates, startups and the public sector. His passion for humane leadership led to him starting his professional coaching practice, working with leaders and founders.

Veronika leads teams on a journey from problem to prototype with a focus on design thinking and behaviour change. As an expert facilitator, her energy and hands-on approach creates tangible solutions for clients.

Catherine practised as a barrister for 15 years and now brings her experience to her current career in coaching, training and consultancy.
Catherine uses her forensic approach to get under the surface and uncover what is not being said.

Don is an inventor and serial entrepreneur. His passion, experience, and bespoke innovation models have been used by the University of Edinburgh, the Royal Academy of Engineers, along with businesses of all sizes to affect positive change and sustainable but commercial success.

Victoria is a commercially astute Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) with more than 20 years experience gained working in Corporates, including a number of Global Sports & Retail Brands, SMEs and StartUps, with a specialism in Retail /E-Commerce & Digital.

Liam is a people & planet focussed consultant with 20+ years of experience in the Sustainability, Financial Services and SME fields. Liam has built sustainability strategies, led global tech & regulatory projects + advised SMEs and NFPs on growth.

Hugh has 20+ years of experience across the public, private and third sectors in the follow areas: Policy (Skills, business growth & ESG) / Legal (commercial contracts & data privacy) / Finance (clean energy and nature recovery)

A qualified accountant with 20+ years corporate experience, overseeing major commercial turnarounds. Her passion for sustainability led to becoming a qualified practitioner. Sharon now helps clients deliver sustainability strategy and sustainable financial reporting requirements.

Bex is a market researcher and strategist with 15+ years experience in Europe, USA and Asia. Her sweet spot is tackling complex problems with in-depth research and developing insight-led brand and marketing strategy to solve them.

Paul has over 2 decades of expertise in strategic consultancy, customer experience, and product innovation. He’s spent 15 years at senior management level. His passion lies in spearheading people-centred business and digital transformations, enhancing customer experiences, innovating products and services and driving positive outcomes.

Anne is a strategic and creative advisor working at the intersection of culture and commerce. Spanning marketing, strategy, management and development, she works with senior leadership teams to culturally transform their business and launch great, innovative projects. She works with brands, agencies and NGOs to define a singular vision and empower teams to achieve it.

Lawrence is an experienced facilitator and coach with a career spanning 25 years in advertising and consulting, most recently running his own leadership development, innovation and coaching business. His passion is helping leaders and their teams develop the right mindsets to innovate, help them decide what new things to create and to hold them accountable to get those things out into the world.

Andrew introduced fantasy football to Europe in the 1990s, leading Fantasy League through three decades. He is now a coach and consultant, bringing his experience of evolving a business - and as a leader - to work with CEOs and their organisations at pivotal points around vision, strategy and change.