Award-winning PR Agency Manchester

George spent 17 years at Weber Shandwick, the last six years as co-founder and Chief Executive of Current Global, a PR organisation that is part of the Weber Shandwick family. He was previously tech MD and board director at Nelson Bostock, and in 2012, founded the full-service comms agency, Creation, whose client roster included Microsoft, Netflix, Burger King and Adidas.

Becks Wiper is an award-winning communications leader with over 18 years’ experience in PR, digital and brand strategy. As EVP, she drives growth across Manchester, Leeds and the wider region, helping brands connect with audiences through creativity and commercial insight. Becks has led campaigns for some of the UK’s biggest consumer, health and corporate names.

Mike has 14 years’ experience as a versatile creative leader specialising in earned storytelling, drawing on insight to shape work for both global and local brands. Known for quickly capturing the essence of a brand, Mike navigates diverse client needs with clarity, creativity, and impact – essential in a world that’s messier and more fragmented than ever.

Katy has over a decade of experience crafting integrated creative campaigns, specialising in FMCG and lifestyle brands. She brings extensive experience of propelling household names into the spotlight, blending strategic insight with creative flair for brands such as Pink Lady® apples, Tenderstem® broccoli, Northern Rail, ORDO, Metagenics, Caorunn Gin, HECK!, Marigold and Vileda.

Eve is the go-to expert for turning hardworking strategies into impactful media moments. She has experience in both B2C and B2B sectors, with a primary focus on consumer-facing brands. Eve is a master at landing clients in the headlines, managing impactful influencer campaigns and running memorable media and consumer events.

Ruby is experienced working across a range of consumer and B2B clients in areas including fashion, food, healthcare and wellness, and law. Ruby has worked on a variety of projects from press office and media events to influencer campaigns and content creation, and her key strength is writing for a variety of purposes, including press releases, blog copy and thought leadership.

Darcy specialises in digital PR, strategic media outreach and content creation, supporting brands to increase visibility and drive measurable results across traditional, online and social channels. She is a confident communicator and strategic thinker, skilled at building strong journalist relationships and crafting compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences

Prior to PHA, Bronte built her craft as a freelance copywriter whilst travelling the world. She then went on to win School of Thought Leeds 2025, which was pivotal in expanding her understanding of what creativity is and can be. Now, she’s at The PHA Group to create work that pushes boundaries and has a lasting impact.

Laura is a junior account executive within PHA North, working and supporting across a broad range of clients. After completing a year’s internship in the communications department of a global automotive brand, she has kick-started her PR career at The PHA Group.