Phone: +44 (0)207 062 2067 | Email: hello@halopromorisk.com
Our team.
OUR TEAM
Rupert Postlethwaite
Job title: CEO
Phone: +44 (0)7766 526810
Email: rupert@halopromorisk.com
A family man with roots in the north, Rupert brings clarity and straight-talking to the team.
He has operated at the highest level on both sides of the table. With 20 years of experience at leading promotions agencies in London under his belt, he understands first-hand the challenges faced when developing promotional activities.
Combine this with 10 years in the fixed fee industry across multiple territories and markets, and one thing becomes clear. Rupert is perfectly placed to offer expert guidance on promotional risk management services, whatever the requirements.
Andrew Ryan
Job title: Director
Phone: +44 (0)7736 813243
E-mail: andrew@halopromorisk.com
Andrew is an international promotional marketing leader. He’s built a successful career on delivering ground breaking promotional campaigns that have shifted the dial for clients such as Lucozade, McDonalds, Walkers, Carlsberg and GM to name but a few. At the heart of all this activity is always a big idea – and ideas that give tangible results by ensuring customers change their behaviour. During his career he’s been fortunate to ply his trade in US, EMEA, LatAm and more recently back home in UK.
Despite being a committed Evertonian Andrew’s glass always remains half full and you’ll find his experience of buying promotional risk a positive asset and support on your next promotional campaign.
Ben Craker
Job title: Head of Risk
Phone: +44 (0)7525 811245
Email: ben@halopromorisk.com
Ben has spent almost 12 years in the sales promotion industry, specialising in all things promotional risk. Having held various roles from Business development to Head of department, he has lots of experience working with both agencies and brands direct on their sales promotions and making sure their budgets are protected by Fixed Fee. He has experience of working with clients in UK, Ireland, Germany & Australia.
Outside of the office, you’ll find Ben either in the gym, walking his rescue Patterdale Terrier with his wife, or attempting to train his dog, something he’s still not mastered after 1.5 years!
Cath Roberts
Job title: Managing Director, South Africa
Phone: +27 (0)83 9947950
Email: catherine@halopromorisk.co.za
Cath heads up our South African division and stems from a client service and operations background.
Having worked across multiple clients and various sectors dealing with agencies and clients such as Samsung, Philips, Vodacom (Vodafone), MultiChoice, Sanlam, Coca Cola and Unilever her experience is varied and she understands the need of the client as well as the operational requirements of each campaign to help create a synergy between the two.
When not in the office, Catherine can be found on the beaches of Cape Town, reading a book, at the gym or trying out a new restaurant with friends.
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Kelly Hinds
Job title: Head of Operations
Phone: +44 (0)7946 608140
Email: kelly@halopromorisk.com
Kelly joins as Head of Operations, with 18 years’ experience in Promotional Risk, she is well versed in the promotional marketing world and has managed campaigns for some of the largest global FMCG brands.
Equally comfortable managing suppliers, agency personnel and client relationships, Kelly brings her expertise to the Halo team.
Time out of the office is spent with her husband and two teenage children. Trying to keep her miniature dachshund under control while balancing gym going and cocktail making!
Piotr Jurewicz
Job title: European Development Director
Phone: +44 (0)7851 247449
Email: piotr@halopromorisk.com
Born and raised in Poland, Piotr went to college in Illinois, USA, and then settled in the UK.
His experience of living in different cultures sharpened his focus on trading across boarders and working with clients in multiple countries.
Over the last 10 years he’s been running successful risk-free promotions in Germany, Spain, Italy, France and Poland for clients including McDonald’s, Ferrero, Mars, PepsiCo, Coca Cola and many more.
Outside of working hours he’s spending the time with his wife and two boys, playing tennis, running and chess.