People

James has built a global PR agency focused on delivering outstanding work for some of the world’s most exciting and innovative business and technology brands. His vision is to provide an integrated and strategic PR platform that delivers impact and value to clients at global scale. His agency has been regularly recognised as one of the market leaders by the likes of PR Week, O’Dwyer’s and Forrester Research.

Emily has been with Touchdown for 10 years. She has been part of the B2B tech PR scene for over 20 years and is particularly experienced in taking VC-funded startups and private equity investments through the IPO and M&A process. Originally from the UK, Emily now heads up Touchdown’s office in Austin, Texas.

Lesley has worked in B2B Tech PR for over 20 years and, most notably, with big brands such as IBM and Skype. Lesley leads Touchdown’s Security and Comms Practice in EMEA and is crucial in onboarding new business and maintaining strong client relationships.

Natacha is a seasoned PR professional and leads Touchdown in France. She has a keen interest in social media’s rapidly expanding role within the PR space and has stayed ahead of the overhaul in the media landscape.

Freddy has been heading up Touchdown’s DACH business since 2012. With more than 15 years as a PR professional, he has helped over 100 tech companies achieve their PR visions

Eric is an experienced PR professional with over 15 years’ experience in tech PR, both B2B and B2C and leads Touchdown in Benelux.

Emma’s role is both strategic and operational, managing Touchdown’s accounting functions and carrying out the financial strategy for Touchdown’s continued long-term growth.

Originally a Law graduate, Ben moved into PR after working in technology sales. With experience ranging from cyber security, networking and unified communications to HCM, consumer technology and industrial design, Ben works with the Touchdown UK team to deliver results-focused PR campaigns for some of the most exciting and ambitious technology brands in the world.

Jeff has more than 20 years of experience in B2B tech PR, working in both agencies and in-house, including at big brands such as IBM and Motorola. He leads several accounts for Touchdown, helping clients achieve meaningful results in key targeted media.

Derrick has been with TouchdownPR for four years. He has more than 10 years of experience in PR and Tech. He brings technical knowledge, business savvy, and creative energy to his approach. He plays a key role in the overall strategic vision for his accounts and has spent years developing high-level media and business relationships that prove to be valuable for his clients in a variety of ways. Derrick is based in Austin, Texas.

Rachael has been with Touchdown for over 3 years, starting out as a graduate and learning B2B tech from the ground up. Having completed a degree in English Language & Literature, Rachael is responsible for producing high quality content for clients, as well as planning strategic PR campaigns and building strong media relations.

Joining Touchdown back in 2017 as the Operations Manager, Alexandra was responsible for running all international operations between the American and European offices. She recently moved into a new role at Touchdown as the Brand and Marketing Manager.