The Team

With 50 years combined experience and a vast passion for our work, please meet our team members...

Beth Johnson  − Client Services
Beth founded the company in 2003. Given her previous experience of working with large companies, Beth was resolute in her decision to set up Umbrella to provide clients with more than just Fixed Fee... she aimed to provide a full risk management service.  
beth@team-umbrella.co.uk

 

Nick Carter − Risk & Insurance
Nick has worked in risk management for 13 years. He has a very 'hands-on' approach and works closely with our clients, ensuring no stone is unturned. He is our top number-cruncher and is uber-organised!
nick@team-umbrella.co.uk

 

Nigel Ashdown - Commercial & Finance
Nigel is a Chartered Accountant. He was Managing Director of Fotorama for 5 years before joining Umbrella in 2005. His experience in managing risk means he works closely with our account teams and risk assessment teams on the costing of promotions and all risk assessment.
nigel@team-umbrella.co.uk

 

Linda Wise  − New Business
Linda spreads the company philosopy on to the big wide world and our clients are always reluctant to let her go. Having worked in the industry for 13 years she always has a lot to bring to the table and is happy to hear from clients old and new.  
linda@team-umbrella.co.uk 

 

Brendan Fraser-Smith  − Business Development
Brendan has a great breadth of experience in risk management, including international dealings while he was based in our Sydney office. He is always happy to hear from you and contribute to everything from initial brainstorming to post promotional analysis. 
bfs@team-umbrella.co.uk

 

Lucy Bennett − Account Management 
Lucy manages our Unilever Account. This is no mean feat, with an average of 130 promotions being run through us each year. She's ultra organised, so has it all beautifully under control. 
lucy@team-umbrella.co.uk

  

Kelly Hinds  − Project Management
Kelly is currently on maternity leave. She is sorely missed, but we're all hopeful that she'll be back with us soon.
kelly@team-umbrella.co.uk

 

Zoe Curnow  − Admin/Project Management
Zoe works across all our clients, assisting our risk team in putting together contracts, proof reading terms and conditions and generally ensuring the office is running smoothy. zoe@team-umbrella.co.uk.

 

Karen Thompson − Communications 
Karen has come to us from EHS Brann, so brings with her a mix of agency, creative and data experience. She manages any communication projects - including advertising, website, e-shots and sponsorship.
karen@team-umbrella.co.uk

  

Thea Stallwood − Creative Consultant 
Thea is our little creative gem. She's lent her hand to video production, brochure design, photography... she even made Umbrella a more environmentally-friendly place to be! Having completed a Masters in Art, she helps us out on a freelance basis.