Punch

Emma Goold

Emma’s background is in corporate and consumer public relations having started her career in-house at the European headquarters of Microsoft in Paris. This role armed her with a wide range of senior business and consumer press contacts and invaluable experience of crisis management, corporate social responsibility campaigns, event management and media liaison.

Having moved into agency work, Emma has also had the enviable task of working with many household lifestyle brands such as Virgin Radio, Virgin Mobile and the world’s largest online dating company Match.com.

In addition to her role at Punch, Emma launched a thriving Brighton-based design agency Belle Etoile in January 2003 and was recognised as one of four Young Designers of the Year by the Greetings Card Industry association in October 2003, demonstrating her creativity.

Holly Henstock

Holly joined Punch in 2009 as an Account Executive.

Since graduating from Nottingham Trent University with a degree in English and History, Holly has worked in-house for top fashion brands Lulu Guinness and Meli' Melo' through which she has built up a vast array of fashion and lifestyle media contacts.

In her spare time Holly is a Facebook fanatic and online shopaholic.

Alex Smith

Alex joined Punch Communications in March 2009 to manage social and digital media within campaigns at Punch.

Having graduated with a degree in media, Alex successfully completed an internship with a global agency based in Brussels, working on clients such as Ingram Micro, Bluetooth and Dow Chemicals.

Outside work, Alex is a keen sports fan, playing football as much as possible. He also likes to rock climb, and looks to hit the wall as often as he can.

Philip Keightley

Having joined Punch Communications in October 2007, Philip has worked in the UK and European Media industry for over seven years, incorporating a blend of experience in advertising and public relations.

Philip has worked with a range of clients including British Airways, St George PLC, the Bahrain Economic Development Board and IFA Hotels & Resorts, providing and managing a range of campaigns spanning public relations, contract publishing, and advertising.

Philip’s experience and expertise lies in providing targeted and efficient campaigns, incorporating a host of media disciplines, across a diverse range of sectors from commercial and residential property to the latest media technologies.

Erica Parsons

Prior to joining Punch Communications in November 2009 as HR Manager, Erica previously worked in a similar role at Sainsbury's and Denton Wilde Sapte, a large, London-based law firm.

Erica has been involved in a wide range of HR projects, including the merger of two large law firms, the recruitment and subsequent training and development of 350 staff for a new Eco store for Sainsbury's - the first of its kind in the country - and a nationwide change-management initiative.

In her spare time, Erica enjoys playing tennis, Pilates, getting involved in village life and having fun with her two young children.

Ben Leuty

Ben joined Punch in September 2007 following five years living and working in London.

Having built up a broad range of experience across many vertical sectors, Ben has the ability to understand and promote anything from complex business structures through to mass consumer products.

Out of work Ben is an keen golfer and an avid armchair sports fan. Unfortunately born a supporter of Derby County, Ben relies on Leicester Tigers bringing the supporters success home.

Pete Goold

Having co-founded Punch Communications in 2003, Pete has fourteen years experience in UK and European Public Relations and an enviable base of media contacts in highly diverse sectors.

With a wealth of communications expertise spanning Consumer, Corporate, Trade and Business-to-Business sectors, he has devised and managed national and international media campaigns for global blue-chip businesses – these have included Microsoft, Direct Line, Boeing & Sony PlayStation, each of which has taken advantage of his talent for clear and concise communication.

Pete also has considerable experience and personal passion for the technology sector having launched and nurtured some of the UK’s most durable and successful internet brands through the European dotcom boom - including FT.com, Excite, LetsBuyIt and lastminute.com.

Pete is a passionate evangelist of online PR techniques and social media adoption within traditional PR strategies - and is currently spending much of his time helping clients to do so. As well as the team blog on this site, Pete also writes a personal blog. Some of Pete's numerous social media profiles can be found here. 

Abbie Upton

A journalism graduate with three years experience in public relations, Abbie joined the Punch team in April 2008. 

Abbie has worked on a variety of corporate and consumer accounts in her career to date including English Partnerships, Ikea, Bridgestone Tyres and First Union. Her experiences in these roles have provided her with strong media contacts spanning a range of sectors and first class writing skills.

In her spare time Abbie enjoys skiing, walking her dog in the countryside and feeding her shopping habit.