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Adam is the sole founder of a Westminster consultancy specialising in public affairs, communications, digital, and events, aimed at guiding businesses and individuals to do Different.™
With a career spanning 17 years, Adam has navigated roles in small, medium, and large agencies, as well as in-house positions, before venturing into entrepreneurship by launching a startup. His expertise lies in advocating for and safeguarding the interests of organisations, building and protecting their reputations, fostering and managing engagement, and crafting and amplifying their profiles, particularly during party political conferences. He caters to corporations, SMEs, and trade associations.
Adam's impact permeates right-of-centre politics, with more than two decades of active involvement. He provides support to politicians and aspiring candidates while overseeing a network for conservative communicators, which has experienced a seven-fold surge since its relaunch in 2019. The network now boasts 1,500 supporters and endorsements from one in seven members of the parliamentary Conservative Party.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Adam dedicates time to mentorship and a job promotion service.
Adam's unwavering passion for the industry is demonstrated through his participation in various groups, societies, and the livery movement. Noteworthy roles include being an elected member of the PRCA's PR and Communications Council and a professional member of the Membership Committee, a committee member of the CIPR Public Affairs Group, a court assistant at the Company of Communicators, a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and a freeman of the City of London.
As a staunch advocate for freedom of thought, expression, and the press, he's a member of the Free Speech Union.
When Adam isn’t occupied with the above activities, you will likely find him at Old Queen Street Cafe, La Poule au Pot, or the Carlton Club. His love for reading and staying informed is evident, whether absorbed in a memoir, biography, or novel, perusing newspapers like the Telegraph, Times, or Mail, exploring magazines such as the Spectator, Critic, or European Conservative, scrolling through outlets like POLITICO, Spiked, or UnHerd, or tuning into podcasts such as Triggernometry or those produced by Lotus Eaters and the New Culture Forum. GQ, Esquire, and the Gentleman's Journal are also part of his repertoire, as he seeks a diverse range of opinions. Lately, Adam has delved into researching his family history and taken up running, with Battersea Power Station, Westminster, and Southbank Book Market among his preferred routes. Influenced by visits to Washington, D.C., Adam nurtures dreams of owning a go-to political bookshop and coffee house while also establishing a "do tank."
Having obtained a degree in politics from the University of East Anglia in Norfolk, Adam has contributed to UEA's 'Difference Campaign' for eight years.
Though an (obviously) proud Yorkshire native, Adam now calls South London home, residing with his long-suffering partner and their two-year-old Labrador, all while authoring a community newsletter.
Introducing Albie, Chief Canine Officer at do Different., though he didn't start off as an Albert. Born Kentwone Clementine Boy, this two-year-old Labrador enjoys flaunting his presence in Kennington Park, which was once known as Kennington Common and played a pivotal part in the Chartist Movement.
"Adam and I collaborated for a six-year tenure while at DTCC. During this time, he held responsibility for various business lines and co-managed our consultancies in New York, London, Singapore, and Sydney. I greatly admired Adam's working style, as it consistently generated favourable press coverage for my product line and related subjects in our target media. Today, we are once again teaming up as I introduce SSImple to the market."
"Adam proactively volunteered to relaunch Tories in Comms and has made an enormous impact. He is responsible for its 1,500-strong membership, liaising with industry and circa 60 parliamentary patrons, its content (website, newsletter, and social), and successful event programmes. Well done, thank you, and best wishes, Adam."
"Since 2010, Adam has championed getting more women into politics, and I was delighted to have him work on my bids to become Deputy Speaker in 2013, Speaker in 2019, and Chairman of Ways & Means in 2020. He is very talented and committed, and he is bursting with energy for the projects he enjoys. Adam, I wish you the best of British luck with your business. I am confident it will be rewarding for you, your clients, and the wider society."
"Adam and I have known one another for ten years, and our professional paths have crossed many times. He has been a great support throughout my political career, from being a parliamentary researcher and involved in the youth wing to my experiences as a special adviser, in-house, and now an MP. As I've told him in private, I trust Adam's new adventure will be a big success, and I look forward to us working together again in the future."
"Adam was my go-to person at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), one of the largest employers in the constituency and in North Wales, and he helped out during the general election. He is extremely reliable, and he continues to offer sound advice about local communications and more. I will be keeping an eye on how things progress and suspect this new offering will be very well-received. Congratulations on making the bold move."
"Adam acted as our outside public affairs support, including as secretariat for the UN Women APPG, while I led the NGO's presence in the UK for several years. He's well-connected and understands that networking and relationships are the keys to success. Observing from a distance, I am impressed with what Adam has achieved and applaud his continued fight for gender equality. I've no concerns about recommending him to corporations and individuals who need his support."
"Adam was part of the Corporate & Crisis Communications team at B-M in London, although it was obvious that he had a flair for public affairs. He was strong in both areas and supported local and global briefs. Adam enjoys a challenge and excels at being client-focused. He's also proven to work well in-house. Adam's flair and entrepreneurial skills have been first-class through his management of Tories in Comms. I'm confident do Different. will succeed."
"Adam was integral to helping me build and grow Hume Brophy's UK public affairs offering from 2010 to 2013, and we have remained in touch ever since. He's smart, hard-working, and well organised. We worked on many challenging and innovative campaigns together, having fun along the way. Adam's charm and good friendship mean he has a strong and loyal network in Westminster and Whitehall with MPs, aides, and politicos."
"I worked with Adam on a number of accounts at Cognito PR & Marketing. After he left to learn about all things lobbying and crisis communications, I left to co-found a new consultancy in NYC. Years later, Adam moved in-house, and we reconnected when his team was searching for a new US-based agency. After we won the pitch process, the two of us were again working together. Adam gets things done, and there's never a dull moment. Good luck with your latest venture."
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