Our council represents a diverse mix of our membership. It features well-known figures alongside younger rising stars in the media.
The council meets regularly to make sure that we continue to deliver an exciting programme of events.
Peter York
Hon President
Peter is an author, journalist, broadcaster and a management consultant. Under both hats the subject of social groupings and market segments is his major preoccupation.
Barney Jones
Vice President
Barney worked as a PR then freelance radio reporter after graduating in politics and economics, then joined the BBC where he worked on a range of current affairs and political programmes.
Susan Morton
Vice President
Susan is Managing Director of Morton PR. She has over 15 years experience in strategic communications and media management, working across the private, public and not for profit sectors mainly in Europe, Asia and South Africa.
Joanna Abeyie
COUNCIL MEMBER
Joanna is an award-winning, agenda-setting Diversity champion and recruiter, social campaigner, TV executive, broadcaster and journalist.
Geoffrey Davis
Council Member
Geoffrey Davies is a Principal Lecturer at the University of Westminster teaching journalism and television since 2002.
PHIL HARDING
COUNCIL MEMBER
Phil is a journalist, broadcaster and media consultant. Previously he was an award-winning producer, editor and senior executive at the BBC.