Jo Oka

Director of Strategy and Operations

Jo helps turn ambition into disciplined, sustainable delivery.

Trusted for her clarity and operational judgement, she ensures strategy translates into meaningful action, strong culture and consistent standards. She oversees Luther’s strategic execution, team development and wellbeing, helping anticipate and mitigate risk before problems arise. With a background in corporate communications consultancy and think tanks, Jo brings rigour, empathy and structure to complex organisations.

Simon Whale

Executive Chair

Simon Maule

CEO

Adam Thomas

Director and Head of Public Affairs

Beany McLean

Director and Head of Media & Training

Ben Frankel

Director and Head of Crisis Communications

Keith Brookbank

Director and Head of Thought Leadership

Nick Ward

Finance Director

Adrian Dias

Head of Luther Studio and Technology

Jennifer Evans

Associate Director

Jonny Girling

Associate Director

Nick Fleming

Associate Director

Tabitha Adams

Associate Director

Ben McCarthy

Senior Consultant

Ellen Kelly

Senior Consultant

Emily Mahon

Senior Consultant

Francesca Gilham

Consultant

Giulio Centurione

Consultant

Harriet Reeve

Consultant

Holly Brooker

Consultant

Joshua Richards

Consultant

Samuel Durham-Moran

Consultant

Abby Greensmith

Office Manager

Ravinder Theara

Accountant

Mark Watts

Director, LP Brussels

Careers

We are building an increasingly diverse team, bringing together people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Our team includes expertise spanning journalism, design, NGOs, campaigning, local and national government, and financial and corporate affairs – combining depth and breadth across all aspects of our work.

How we work

Excellence that endures
More than 30 years of trusted counsel through crisis, change and disruption.
Built for uncertainty
Proven experience navigating geopolitical risk, regulation, public scrutiny and reputational pressure.
We think and do
Rigorous analysis and strategic clarity, matched by high-quality, hands-on delivery.
Deep institutional memory
Long-standing teams and client relationships, retaining insight others lose through churn.
Values-based
Recommendations and actions informed by enduring principles, not expediency.
Independent and trusted
Clear-eyed advice, constructive challenge and discretion when it matters most.

Opportunities

We are always looking for exceptional talent to join Luther Pendragon. To discuss opportunities, please contact: recruitment@luther.co.uk

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