Our structure is intentional. It allows us to stay agile and maximise impact on a global and regional level, as well as remaining cost efficient and responsive for our clients.
Mel Stark
Director
Billy Friend
Account Director
Beth Jarvis
Partnerships Manager
Bella Cleary
Content and PR Executive
Bryony Partridge
Strategist
Mel Stark - Director
A renowned business journalist and corporate communications professional, Mel has worked in agency, publishing, not-for-profit, corporate and government.
She has more than 15 years' experience leading strategic marcomms programmes and has developed global thought leadership campaigns that shape the future of business.
In 2021, Mel created Stark Comms. Mel has a BA and MA from King's College London and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts (RSA).
Billy Friend - Account Director
Billy is an experienced and accomplished writer and content strategist, passionate about helping organisations tell better stories.
After years of experience working as a producer in television news, Billy transitioned into B2B publishing.
Billy has an in-depth knowledge of supply chain, logistics and tech industries, providing a unique understanding of how diverse businesses operate.
Beth Jarvis - Partnerships Manager
Beth is an accomplished business development and relationship management professional with more than a decade’s experience across sales, communications, and client partnerships.
With a strong background in supply chain and logistics, she combines commercial insight with a genuine passion for helping organisations connect, communicate, and grow.
At stark., Beth builds trusted relationships and drives meaningful results through strategic, story-led collaboration.
Bella Cleary - Content and PR Executive
Journalist turned communications specialist, Bella is a creative writer and strategist who combines a robust editorial skillset with expertise in digital content.
Her experience spans news writing, online content production, and B2B narrative building across public and private sectors, including producing thought leadership content for business publications.
She has a strategic approach to media, with a keen eye for storytelling and positioning clients as thought leaders.
Bryony Partridge - Strategist
Bryony is a versatile communications professional with more than 14 years’ experience developing and implementing impactful PR strategies across brands and organisations.
She’s a skilled copywriter and editor and her key strengths are building relationships with press and clients alike, attention to detail and quick immersion in her client’s sectors and areas of expertise.
Bryony has experience working internationally, including the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Germany.
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