About

Fenton Fitzwilliam is a public affairs and strategic communications consultancy built for organisations operating in critical and highly regulated industries. From energy, infrastructure and defence to technology, telecoms and healthcare, we work where business, politics, regulation and reputation increasingly collide.

In these complex environments, simply being heard isn’t enough. You need the people who matter to understand your business, your ambitions and the decisions you need them to make. That’s our client promise: you’ll be understood, not just heard. We combine political and policy insight, sector expertise and strategic communications to cut through complexity, shape the debate, build support and turn ambition into action.

Headquartered in Dublin, with teams in London, Glasgow and Brussels, we bring together experienced consultants and a bench of senior advisers drawn from government, politics, business and industry. We’re deliberately senior-led and hands-on, bringing the right people and expertise around the table to tackle the issues that matter.

Our team

We’re a dynamic team of communicators, policy geeks, strategic thinkers, and hands-on doers who use our curiosity in politics and policy to fuel your business.

Moray Macdonald

CEO

Moray has over 25 years’ experience and an award winning record of innovation and delivery in public affairs and public relations, including as a senior political adviser in the UK, EU, and New Zealand.

Jonas Palmqvist

Chair

Jonas is CEO of Paritee, a global network of comms agencies. Previously EMEA COO at Weber Shandwick, COO of Prime, and CEO of United Minds, he was also a political adviser to former Swedish PM Carl Bildt.

David O'Donnell

Managing Director

David is a strategic communications specialist with extensive experience in government relations, developing strategies for organisations that deliver meaningful outcomes.

Natalie Buxton

Managing Director

Natalie has twenty years of experience advising organisations in complex, regulated environments. Specialist in strategic communications, reputation management and crisis counsel.

Trevor Hall

CFO

Trevor is CFO of the business, bringing over 20 years’ experience across professional services, technology and media. An ACA-qualified finance leader, he has held senior finance roles supporting PLCs, partners, private equity investors and joint venture shareholders.

Lorna Fitzpatrick

Director

Lorna is an experienced public policy specialist with a strong background in activism and politics. She excels at navigating complex issues and driving change through effective communication.

Hamish Docherty

Director

Hamish has over a decade of experience advising and leading clients in energy and infrastructure. He has previously worked with some of the world's largest and most high-profile companies on corporate affairs, strategic communications and crisis management.

Jamie Slavin

Director

Jamie is a public affairs specialist with extensive experience of delivering strategic counsel and campaign planning in Whitehall and Westminster, as well as EMEA and global briefs.

Emer Sugrue

Director

Emer is an experienced communications professional with a background in politics and journalism. She provides strategic advice and shapes engagement to help clients navigate Irish policy issues.

Alan Farrell

Senior Adviser & LGI Executive Director

Alan is a former Fine Gael TD with over a decade in national politics. Alan chaired key Oireachtas committees and now leads government affairs and policy at Liquid Gas Ireland.

Gary Follis

Senior Adviser

A former adviser to Ed Balls and Gordon Brown, Gary is an experienced public affairs and strategy leader. He has previously held senior roles at the Betting and Gaming Council, Nationwide and Santander.

Erika Jangen

Senior Adviser

Erika Jangen has extensive experience in EU legislation, working across public and private sectors on human rights, democracy, and environmental and sustainability issues.

Stewart McDonald

Senior Adviser

Stewart McDonald is a former member of the UK Parliament, holding senior roles including his party’s Defence Spokesman and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Charles Waller

Senior Adviser

With over 30 years spanning biologics, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, Charles has built his expertise across trade associations and agency.