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Our 110+ group of award-winning communications specialists, led by our expert senior management team, cover all key markets in the USA, Europe, APAC and ANZ.
Striving to provide impactful results on a daily basis, our talented team of communications specialists has vast experience in the technology sector and use their knowledge and skills to achieve success for our clients.
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James Carter
CEO
James has built a global communications 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 communications 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 Gallagher
Global Executive VP
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 start-ups 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.
Munich
Austin
Lesley Booth
Client Services Director
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 Communications Practice in EMEA and is crucial in onboarding new business and maintaining strong client relationships.
Alyssa Pallotti
Junior Vice President
With nearly a decade of B2B tech PR experience, Alyssa is a tenacious media relations professional with a keen interest in and focus on cybersecurity. She plays a major role in leading specific accounts and in advising the Austin, Texas team.
Natacha Favry
VP of Touchdown FRANCE
Natacha is a seasoned communications 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 curve in the media landscape.
Freddy Staudt
VP of Touchdown DACH
Freddy has been heading up Touchdown’s DACH business since 2012. With more than 15 years as a communications specialist, he has helped over 100 tech companies achieve their PR visions.
Sydney
Paris
Eric Dragt
VP of Touchdown Benelux
Eric is an experienced PR professional with over 15 years’ experience in tech PR, both B2B and B2C and leads Touchdown in Benelux.
Katie Howe
Senior VP of Touchdown APAC & ANZ
Katie built her regional career in Asia working with Fortune 300 clients and agencies such as Burson-Marsteller, Ketchum and DDB. Her work has been recognised with national and international awards by Campaign Asia-Pacific, The Marketing Agencies Association Worldwide and the NSW Government.
Emma Carter
Director
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.
Katie Schaeffer
Business Operations Manager
Katie’s background, which includes nearly 15 years as a PR and Communications professional, combined with her knack for process and detail makes her uniquely suited for Touchdown’s Business Operations Manager role. She is responsible for ensuring Touchdown’s Austin office runs smoothly, professionally and efficiently.
Amsterdam
Sydney
Ben Ralph
Senior Account Director
Originally a law graduate, Ben moved into communications 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 Tieszen
Account Director
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.
Josh Beale-Fletcher
HR Director
Josh joined in 2021 with a focus on recruiting and developing the very best communications specialists to deliver for Touchdown’s clients across the globe, drawing on over ten years experience in roles spanning HR, Recruitment and Operations. Josh has a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management from Oxford Brookes University, is a Chartered Member of the CIPD and holds Ability and Personality Assessment accreditations with the British Psychological Society.
Alexandra Morris
Brand and Marketing Manager
Joining Touchdown back in 2017 as the Operations Manager, Alexandra was responsible for running all international operations between the American and European offices. She moved into the Brand and Marketing Manager role in January 2021.
London
James Carter
CEO
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 Gallagher
Global Executive VP
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 Booth
Client Services Director
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.
Alyssa Pallotti
Junior Vice President
With nearly a decade of B2B tech PR experience, Alyssa is a tenacious media relations professional with a keen interest in and focus on cybersecurity. She plays a major role in leading specific accounts and in advising the Austin, Texas team.
Natacha Favry
VP of Touchdown FRANCE
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 Staudt
VP of Touchdown DACH
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 Dragt
VP of Touchdown BENELUX
Eric is an experienced PR professional with over 15 years’ experience in tech PR, both B2B and B2C and leads Touchdown in Benelux.
Katie Howe
Senior VP of Touchdown APAC/ANZ
Katie built her regional career in Asia working with Fortune 300 clients and agencies such as Burson-Marsteller, Ketchum and DDB. For the past 15 years she managed a boutique consultancy, working with both government and corporate clients in China, Singapore and Australia. Her specialities lie in strategic counsel, corporate communications, business development, branding, media relations and crisis management. Her work has been recognised with national and international awards by Campaign Asia-Pacific, The Marketing Agencies Association Worldwide and the NSW Government.
Emma Carter
Director
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.
Ben Ralph
Senior Account Director
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.
Katie Schaeffer
Business Operations Manager
Jeff Tieszen
Account Director
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.
Josh Beale-Fletcher
HR Director
Josh joined in 2021 with a focus on recruiting and developing the very best PR professionals to deliver for Touchdown’s clients across the globe, drawing on over ten years experience in roles spanning HR, Recruitment and Operations. Josh has a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management from Oxford Brookes University, is a Chartered Member of the CIPD and holds Ability and Personality Assessment accreditations with the British Psychological Society.
Alexandra Morris
Brand and Marketing Manager
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.
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We’re always on the look our for new talent. So, if you’re looking to be part of an inclusive company that offers support, training and career development opportunities, browse our careers page here and join our team of communication specialists.