ALIA AL-DOORI
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Alia is known for her creative approach to life and business. She has led agencies, clients and teams to get outstanding results regionally, nationally and internationally.

With her passion for PR burning for more than 15 years, she’s been lucky enough to work with some of the country’s brightest business minds.

Alia keeps her army of Pearls innovating and striving for the best results for clients by driving a culture of curiosity, self-development and passion for the craft.

NICK BROWN
PR DIRECTOR

Nick is a true Pearl Comms OG and has been a founding member since the start.

Adaptable, creative and results-driven, Nick delivers creative communications campaigns and strategies which go above and beyond, every time.

With over nine years in the game, Nick is never one to shy away from getting involved. From getting to the bottom of a client’s purpose, understanding what makes them tick, he always makes sure that our PR connects businesses with the audiences that matter most.

GEMMA WRIGHT
SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

With 12 years of marketing experience under her belt in sectors ranging from construction to franchising to education, Gemma is a dynamic account director who loves nothing better than streamlining processes for her clients. She has a keen eye for branding and budget management, and thrives when planning campaigns down to the letter, and if there is an event to organise, all the better!

Having worked with both B2B and B2C, in-house and agency side, Gemma is Pearl Comms’ secret weapon, bringing creative and practical solutions to all of her clients.

LEON THOMAS
MEDIA & PARTNERSHIP CONSULTANT

With experience across journalistic, marketing, public relations and business development functions, Leon brings bags of experience to the Pearl Comms team.

Having worked with some of the world’s leading architects, interior designers and the nation’s leading membership body for property agents means that he’s a whizz at digesting complex documents and producing easy-to-understand copy.

Don’t let the smile fool you, with his competitive nature there’s nothing Leon enjoys more than bringing home the best results for all Pearl Comms’ clients.

AMAL AHMAD
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

A graduate of Aston University with a first-class honours degree in Politics and English Language (BSc), Amal combined her education with placements and internships across a range of PR roles. From working in a digital comms role at a law firm to completing an internship with a firm specialising in food, drink and renewable energy, Amal has a broad understanding of a range of sectors including tech; where she cut her PR teeth post-graduation.

A digital native with a passion for creating stand-out corporate social media, Amal also has a keen interest in media relations and enjoys building relationships with journalists to get those all-important coverage results. Outside of work, cooking and baking are priorities for Amal, and she is known for her famous New York style cookies. Another creative outlet is landscape photography, which she particularly enjoys when abroad.

CHRISTINE SMART
SENIOR CONSULTANT

An experienced communications consultant, Christine guides clients through campaigns, which are designed to strengthen and differentiate their brand in their chosen markets.

A skilled crisis communications consultant and media trainer, she is used to advising senior stakeholders and is known for her tenacity and powers of persuasion.

Christine’s ability to scout out a media opportunity and craft technical copy, even on the most complex of topics, helps Pearl Comms’ clients to entrust her with getting results that shine.

ANITA GILL
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Anita is a PR and digital marketing powerhouse with a passion for the written word. Achieving a first from Aston University in Politics and International Relations (BSc) and gaining workplace experience in her role at the Women in Business society, Anita further honed her skills across a placement year at L’Oréal in London, working with top brands including Urban Decay, YSL Beauty and Mugler.

Anita’s keen interest in world politics and international news quickly led her to a career in PR, which combines her love of writing and digital marketing with building strong media relations that shape the news agenda when it comes to business. In her free time, she is an avid reader, a budding chef and seasoned traveller, with Japan locked firmly in her sights as her next destination.

EMMA HORNER
ACCOUNT MANAGER

Our very own dancing queen, Emma’s experience in the industry has seen her achieve top-quality media exposure at a trade, regional, and national level.

Bringing her own creativity to corporate comms, expect to find style and flair in all her work, straight from the dancefloor and into your campaign.

Alongside her comms career, Emma teaches dance at a range of levels – who’s hoping that she can teach us a thing or two?

BECKY SHUCK
CONTENT MANAGER

Becky is a multi-disciplined content manager, with a host of experience under her belt. Becky has spent years developing her skillset, from running a marketing department, which included a website launch and an e-commerce function, to her most recent role in digital marketing. Now returning to her PR roots, Becky is making a splash by building strong client relationships and using her experience to craft content that delivers incredible results.

Her creativity and love of writing was cemented whilst studying English Literature at the University of Worcester, where she also studied creative writing for the duration of her course. Her love of poetry and short stories is matched by her strategic business acumen: when she’s not shaping client content, Becky runs her own successful cosmetics business. Outside of work, she devotes her time to her beloved rescue dogs, is a fierce advocate for pet adoption and helps others to train their own rescues.

IZZY BARBER
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Trilingual, motivated and always on the go, Izzy is just getting started in the world of PR. With a first-class degree in French and Spanish from the University of Birmingham, she discovered the fast pace and variety of PR matched her love of languages and writing.

Fuelled by curiosity and a love of learning, Izzy has thrown herself into agency life; learning about her new clients, their industries and getting into the detail of what makes them tick. With blogs, thought leadership and social posts already under her belt, she is also building strong relationships with key journalists and industry contacts. When she’s not working, Izzy is always one to keep busy. A true creative and sportswoman rolled into one, she is often found playing or writing music, reading or bouldering with friends.

MEGHAN BLASZCZYZYN
JUNIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Following the completion of her BA in media production, Meg went on to achieve a Masters degree in PR, so you can be sure you’re dealing with a ‘master’ of the industry.

The communications and organisational skills she’s developed over the years have helped Meg to create her own music event empire, which promotes young talent across the Midlands region. Her passion is helping other people to shine, both in the music world and in business.

RACHAEL BROOKS
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

With over 7 years’ experience in financial and corporate comms, investor relations and stakeholder engagement, Rachael is an expert in creative story telling with a keen eye for driving business. Having worked in diverse industries from natural resources to agritech, she is able to advise and guide clients on all elements of great PR.

A master in amplifying client platforms across social media, including preparing businesses for IPO and further M&A activity, and with a strong background in crisis management, Rachael is a strategic thinker and safe pair of hands – trusted by clients to get things right even when the pressure is on.

TILLY JUDGES
ACCOUNT MANAGER

Tilly started her career in PR in 2021, driven by a passion for people and writing. Her love of hard work and getting things done right meant a career in PR was a no-brainer!

Always keen to build her experience and diversify her skillset, Tilly’s looking forward to growing her career with Pearl Comms – we can’t wait to see what the future has in store!

ANGELA PODMORE
SENIOR CONSULTANT

With nearly 40 years in PR under her belt, Angela’s career has seen her work with some of the biggest names in the biz, and even built her own successful agency over 20 years in Birmingham. Now she brings her talents to a growing team that shares her passion for PR.

Driven to help every decent business earn the trust they deserve in a competitive marketplace, Angela delights in unravelling complex problems and making a step-change to a brand.