Who We Are

With 20 years in public affairs and public relations, Will has an industry-wide reputation for successfully planning and delivering influential communications campaigns. He is the driving force behind Chambré with proven ability to raise issues up the policy and news agenda.

Ben has worked across the UK and Ireland for more than 20 years in public affairs and strategic communications. He has previously been a Director of ULI and RICS, two global membership bodies in real estate, CEO of NIFHA (Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations), worked for the General Medical Council and as a UK Government Press Officer for the Northern Ireland Office. His experience also includes working for three international communications agencies. He has a Law degree, an MBA and an MSc in Political Communication & Public Affairs, as well as being a licensed attorney in New York State. 

Emer holds a first-class honours B.A. in History and Political Science from Trinity College Dublin. During her time there, she was a member of the editing board of the Trinity Journal of Histories. A passionate environmentalist, she has previously worked as an intern with the Irish Green Party. She primarily assists with the political monitoring and research function of the business, while also supporting senior members of the team on a range of client accounts.

Finn studied at Trinity College Dublin, graduating with a first-class honours B.A. in PPES and an M. Phil in Chinese Studies. He is a Trinity Foundation Scholar, and was Chair of Robinson Subcommittee at the Hist, the world’s oldest student debating society. He primarily works on political monitoring and research at Chambré.

Connor graduated from University College Dublin with an MsC in Politics. He has had papers published in internationally recognised policy journals on topics ranging from public health, to EU-UK industry relations to data sharing. He helps support Chambré’s monitoring team and other key services.

Grace holds an MSc. in International Politics from Trinity College Dublin and a first-class honours B.A in History and Political Science from the University of Limerick. She has interned with a Senator in Leinster House and volunteered virtually during the U.S 2020 Presidential Campaign. She supports the political monitoring and research of the business, while also assisting senior team members across various client accounts.

Karli holds an M.A. in Global Security and Borders with Distinction and a B.A. in Politics with International Studies, both from Queen’s University Belfast. She is currently a PhD candidate, researching the political, social and ethical implications of algorithms. Karli assists the political monitoring and research function of the business.

Nicola Bothwell is the only independent practitioner in Northern Ireland Chartered in both marketing and public relations. She is a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Marketing and Chartered Institute of Public Relations. Nicola's expertise spans media relations and communications for top 100 companies, voluntary sector organisations and not for profit clients as well as consumer brands. Her industry experience stretches 30 years and she was previously employed to manage communications at UTV following career development at an international PR firm.

Rohan is an experienced writer and editor, specialising in clean energy and the environment. A regular contributor to Bloomberg, he has written for The Guardian, The Times and a number of public policy titles. Rohan also works with clients to tailor their message, producing compelling media copy and evidence-based reports to help them make their case to government.