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Across countries and time zones we are connected by decades of friendship and shared experience

Our team developed their skills at big agencies, major corporations, and world-level events. Now as senior professionals we have the freedom to collaborate from home-bases and studios in the UK, Switzerland, Dubai, USA and New Zealand.

This low overhead business model brings a vastly experienced, highly motivated, and efficient team to our clients. We work at the senior level of complicated communications and business strategy projects delivering peer-to-peer knowledge and trust that our clients value.

 
 

MEET THE TEAM

PURE PURPLE HAS A CORE TEAM OF EXPERT CONSULTANTS SPECIALISING IN ALL ASPECTS OF BRAND, DESIGN, MARKETING AND BUSINESS STRATEGY

 
 

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Raewyn Topp

Founder

  • Raewyn is an Effie, Cannes Lion and Gold Clio winner. Her ability to think big picture and create action from this gives brands more practical horsepower. She uses Pure Purple's unique approach and her experience to cut through the grey and ensure clients get stronger brands and more marketing for their budgets. Raewyn has worked with some of the world's most well-known brands including: FIFA, World Athletics Championships - Oregon 22, FIH (International Hockey Federation), ITF (International Tennis Federation), US Army, Crocs, Berkley University, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Herman Miller to name a few.


    Raewyn’s Leading Purple Trait: 'Can do' & original thinking.

    Find Raewyn on LinkedIn.


Megan Tidbury

COMMUNICATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA & PROJECTS

  • Megan is a highly efficient multi-tasker who excels at managing complex projects. With a background in international event management and associated communications and branding plans, she loves aiding visual projects to come to light and has helped brands to communicate their purpose and vision in grandiose settings. She has previously worked with ADIDAS, Emirates, Nagra Kudelski, AIBA, FEI and was the Event Director for a member of the Kuwaiti Royal Family for seven years.

    Megan’s Leading Purple Trait: Keeping calm and action oriented amidst chaos.


Michelle Nuyen

Project Manager

  • Michelle is an all action ‘energizer and organizer’. She specializes in the smooth running of large and complex Pure Purple projects, and helps manage our resources, and activities. She is an expert in planning, monitoring, and communicating with both creative teams and stakeholders, ensuring the successful delivery of projects on time and on budget. She brings a wealth of experience and expert skills in the areas of project management, training, corporate communications, and change management. She has worked for several major companies: the New York Times, Merrill Lynch, Philip Morris International and Burlington Air Express (BAX).


Sally Wyatt

COPYWRITING & PROJECTS

  • Sally is a communications specialist and brand storyteller. Combining a broad history of marketing communications experience and a talent for writing, she lends brands the rocket fuel to build their narratives in a way that connects, inspires and drives action. With strategic planning, account handling and copywriting capability, she has helped start-ups to build their brand from scratch and household names to reimagine their brand communications for new audiences and times. From galvanizing employees to engaging customers and fans, she has operated with purpose and impact for brands like TEDx, HSBC, GlaxoSmithKline, TTB Sport Capital and Sport Group.

    Sally’s Leading Purple Trait: Creating brand narratives that inspire action.


Michelle Palikot

COMMUNICATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA & PROJECTS

  • Michelle is a highly experienced communications expert who excels in leading and rolling out comprehensive communications plans and social platform experiences. She is a Millennial who has worked with a diverse range of businesses but has an extensive background in FMCG and retail. Michelle excels in sensitive and challenging environments, remaining calm and assured in her decision making.

    Michelle’s Leading Purple Trait: Actions focused multitasking through strategic communications.


 

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James Dean

PRODUCER/VIDEO EDITOR

  • A multi-talented director, film producer and video editor. James has a deep understanding of what makes a great film…from storytelling with long format documentaries to short retail commercials, James has the unique ability to effortlessly move between all types of communication styles. James has worked with many great brands and broadcasters including Ford UK, Ford of Europe, Clarks Originals, Hush Puppies, AXA, World Athletics Championships – Oregon 22, Government of Odisha, India, Polytan, AXA, Channel 4, and the BBC.


    James’ Leading Purple Trait: Instigating action through captivating productions.


Kim Hickford

CREATIVE & DESIGN

  • Kim is a highly skilful Graphic Designer, with more than 20 years’ experience. Kim’s work is magnificent, she is a master at crafting information to make it visually inspiring. An expert in communication hierarchy, typography, illustration, and digital, as well as traditional print and production techniques. Kim recently completed the majority of the design work for the World Athletics Championships, Oregon 22. Including the roll out of their marketing plan, ticketing campaign, volunteer recruitment campaign, as well as concept development for the event look and feel.


    Kim’s Leading Purple Trait: Creating visual masterpieces that entice and inspire.


Sally O’brien

COPY WRITING & EDITING

  • A formally trained copy editor, with 20 years’ experience, Sally’s skills range from creating Lonely Planet books, to authoring and editing large annual reports, communication documents, articles and so much more. Sally has a high attention to detail and is regularly proofing and editing content on behalf of Pure Purple clients. Brands Sally has worked with include IOC, IFA, Sport Group and IMD.

    Sally’s Leading Purple Trait: Ensuring perfection.


DYLAN LUC DU PLESSIS

ILLUSTRATION & DESIGN

  • Dylan is a highly creative illustrator and graphic designer with a talent for bringing large projects to fruition at all levels, from website UI to book design - and everything print and digital in between. With significant experience in a wide range of industries from education to the arts and hospitality, festivals, and civil engineering his ability to adapt his style to the client is extraordinary. Comfortable behind the machine or in front of a client, he knows what it takes to shepherd that crazy beautiful idea over the line while not losing sight of business objectives.

Matt Herivel

CREATIVE, DESIGN & WEB

  • Matt is an Art Director, Illustrator and Designer with a wealth of international brand and major event experience. Matt has an eye for detail as well as the ability to take key insights and craft them into visually engaging communications. Matt has developed campaigns and designed for the likes of Colorado State University, City of Chicago, Crocs, Sport Group Holdings, ITF and the FIH.


    Matt’s Leading Purple Trait: Turning marketing insights into visually inspiring design.


Simon Jacobs

COMMUNICATIONS & FACILITATION

  • Simon specialises in strategic communication and bringing about sustained improvements in employee engagement through a focus on leadership behaviour. He is a 'simplification expert' cutting through the grey to give clarity and purpose to organisations. An expert facilitator and developer of strategic content, Simon has an unique ability to write narratives that bring about deep and sustained behavioural change within organisations. His previous experience includes a number of senior level HR roles, including the Board of Waterstone's Booksellers. His pragmatic and commercial approach has seen him help clients from multiple industries, including; ITF (The International Tennis Federation), Peugeot Citroen, London Underground / Transport for London, The British Transport Police, BBC, Mothercare, Virgin Media, Lloyds Banking Group and Cathay Pacific Airlines to name a few.

    Simon’s Leading Purple Trait: Cutting through complexity & helping organisations find their 'higher purpose'.


Huw Williams

CREATIVE, DESIGN & WEB

  • Huw is a UK based, creative thinking marketing specialist with over 20 years supporting the brands he loves. Huw has a wealth of experience delivering complex global campaigns for clients including FIFA, UEFA, FIH, Microsoft and Visit Britain. Huw’s efficiency is often key to successful projects as, despite tight timings, a high quality execution is still vitally important, and this is where he thrives; happy to roll his sleeves up and do anything that helps drive the business forward, whilst calling on his experience across the industry to deliver the most appropriate solution.

    Huw’s Leading Purple Trait: Making the complicated simple.


 

TALENT AS REQUIRED

Pure Purple’s business model means we have a network of talented consultants available around the world to assistant you in nearly every area of your brand, marketing and business delivery. We will hand-pick the right talent for your project when you need it, if you require creative services over and above what has already been outlined.