Independent thinking.
Experienced people. Communications that make a difference
SHIFT is an independent B2B public relations and strategic communications consultancy, which is based in Surrey and works with businesses across the UK and internationally.
Founded in 2010, SHIFT brings together more than 25 years of PR and communications experience with a practical and personal approach to helping organisations tell their stories.
Our work spans corporate communications, media relations, thought leadership, technical copywriting, brand positioning and creative design, with particular experience in engineering, infrastructure, environmental technology, property and professional services.
We work with businesses that have something worthwhile to say, but need the right expertise to communicate it clearly, credibly and effectively.
A different kind of communications consultancy
Good communications begin with understanding a business: what it does, what makes it different, where it wants to go and what its audiences need to know.
At SHIFT, we take the time to understand those things before recommending a course of action.
Unlike larger PR agencies, we don't operate through layers of account management. Clients work directly with experienced communications professionals who are involved in both developing the strategy and delivering the work.
That means direct access to senior expertise, honest advice and a flexible approach shaped around each client's objectives.
We also believe that the best corporate communications start with original thinking.
Whether we're developing an executive's thought leadership, communicating a technical innovation or helping a business redefine its position, our job is to uncover the substance behind the story and make it worth hearing.
Meet the specialists
Stuart Pearson
Founder & Strategic Communications Director
Stuart founded SHIFT in 2010 and brings more than 25 years of experience in public relations and strategic communications.
Working directly with business owners, senior executives and leadership teams, he specialises in corporate positioning, B2B public relations, thought leadership and translating complex subjects into compelling stories.
His experience spans engineering, infrastructure, environmental technology, manufacturing, property and professional services, with a particular focus on helping businesses communicate their expertise and build stronger reputations.
Stuart remains hands-on across SHIFT's work, combining strategic advice with the writing, creativity and practical delivery that turn ideas into effective communications.
Lester Clark
Creative Director
Lester is an independent creative design consultant who collaborates with SHIFT, bringing more than 30 years of international experience and having developed over 80 visual identities for businesses ranging from ambitious SMEs to global institutions.
His career has taken him from London to Hong Kong, where he worked alongside renowned designer Henry Steiner on brands including Shangri-La Hotels and Hongkong Land. He subsequently established his own design practice before returning to the UK to lead graphic design at architectural practice PRP.
Working independently since 2017, Lester specialises in corporate brand identity, creative direction and graphic design, combining strategic thinking with distinctive visual execution.
Andy York
Brand Strategy & Verbal Identity Consultant
Andy is an award-winning writer, creative director and brand strategist who collaborates with SHIFT on brand positioning, messaging and verbal identity projects.
His career includes developing early brand storytelling for Ericsson, contributing to Deloitte's iconic green dot rebrand and serving as Director of Verbal Identity at Interbrand, where he helped shape the voices of brands including Nissan, KPMG, Barclays and InterContinental.
Now working independently, Andy helps businesses of all sizes and stages of development use language more imaginatively and effectively. Finding their distinctive voice through creative strategy, naming, tone of voice and compelling corporate narratives that connect with audiences and deliver commercial value.
Stuart Sutch
Graphic Designer
Stuart is an award-winning independent graphic designer with more than 15 years of commercial experience, collaborating with SHIFT on a wide range of creative projects.
Since graduating with a First-Class BA (Hons) degree in 2009, he has worked across sectors including education, travel, publishing and the charity sector.
Specialising in corporate graphic design, visual identities, brochures and marketing materials, Stuart combines creative thinking with meticulous attention to detail.
His approach is grounded in understanding each client's objectives and developing thoughtful, practical design solutions that communicate clearly and make a lasting impression.
Our clients
