Experience

Marlin Communications

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Director & Idealist

  • Jun 1999 - Present

  An idea borne out of necessity: “Fear the time when Manself will not suffer and die for a concept, for this one quality is the foundation of Manself, and this one quality is man, distinctive in the universe…” - John Steinbeck When I first read Steinbeck’s ‘The Grapes of Wrath’, it is no understatement to say that it changed the course of everything. At the time, I had chosen to study a business degree and was feeling disillusioned. The idea that men – and of course, women – will suffer and die for a concept is one which moves me incredibly. It has become a foundation cornerstone of my world view. Although we live in all the comfort and the spoils of a ‘safe’ and secure society, it also speaks to a universal need that I think exists in us all: we must find meaning, concepts worth living for, and devote ourselves to something that is greater than who we are now. As the Founding Director of Marlin Communications; this is what I live for. Being able to inspire others, to care, and to believe in something more... The deliberate choice to only work with cause-driven organisations, also speaks to the unique role that all our clients have. Each of them has the capacity – and responsibility – to make their supporting audiences feel like they can fight for something higher than themselves. In my day-to-day, I am not just ‘lucky’ or ‘fortunate’ – but I seem to have become part of a bigger idea. That ‘idea’ is our agency. An idea that has attracted others who wish to use their skills and talents for a greater purpose, and for this, I feel extraordinarily privileged. To all those who work with us, who believe in the power of transformative creative – and to the clients that make it possible – no words of thanks are enough to properly extend my sincerest gratitude. It is only through you, that we can define our purpose – an idea whose time has come, and an idea borne out of necessity. Show less