Our team is made up of only top-quality professionals – our reputation, as well as yours, depends on it. All of our staff are university graduates at top universities in Britain, America and the Netherlands.
We work closely together – both with each other and with you. One of our writers liaises directly with you on objectives, content and deadlines, and then carries out the project, drawing on the skills and talents of other members of the team, as appropriate. We check back with you as often as you wish.
This close teamwork ensures not only enhanced creativity, but clear communication, consistent quality and – most importantly – the results you want.
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Meet our team
A Cambridge University languages graduate, Sam is experienced in developing a broad range of corporate communications material, and particularly enjoys writing executive speeches and core message documents. Away from the office, Sam spends most of his time making pottery in his ceramics studio.
After graduating from Oxford University in modern languages, Will worked extensively in London’s financial communications sector before joining Narrative Labs as Managing Partner. He specialises in research, annual reports and investor relations – and works hard on perfecting his Dutch in his free time.
As Creative Director, Mark is the design engine of our agency. With a strong background of working for high-profile clients, he is adept at turning ideas into visual content; he is skilled in graphic design, photography and video. Outside of work, Mark loves story-driven games and science fiction.
Izzy is a Classics graduate from Cambridge University, where she studied Greek and Latin translation, literature, philosophy and linguistics. Having enjoyed this variety in writing and reading, she enjoys working on a wide range of communications projects. Outside of work, Izzy loves choral singing and vegetarian food.
Sophie studied Classics at Cambridge University and has spent the last few years working in publishing. Before joining Narrative Labs, she was based in Paris, where she worked on publications and communications for an international organisation. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, running and baking.
Hannah combines editorial experience gained at the UK’s second-largest publishing group with commercial insights from her time in corporate intelligence and research, where she worked across the technology, finance and legal industries. A Cambridge graduate in Classics, she also enjoys reading, travel and ambling around art galleries.
Samuel began his communications career at agencies in London and Paris, where he worked with clients such as Kellogg’s, GSK and France Televisions. A Modern Languages graduate from Trinity College, Cambridge, he is also a fan of classic jazz and the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Róisín’s experience in freelance copywriting and editing is combined with time spent in media technology, where she worked on editorial content from Netflix, Amazon and BBC. A graduate in Classics from the University of London and Leiden University, she also enjoys cooking spicy food, walking in nature and reading.
With a degree in History from Cambridge, Tom started his career covering digital and experience management themes. He’s eager to help our clients bring their stories to life. When he’s not busy writing, Tom enjoys playing the piano and exploring old cities.
Meg is well-versed in content strategy and execution, having worked with a range of multinationals, from the LEGO Group to KPMG. A Cambridge graduate in English, she also holds a master’s in Creative Writing. Meg’s ideal film involves prehistoric animals on the loose; her taste in books is much better.
As Operations Director, Eva oversees the smooth running of Narrative Labs and plays a key role in nurturing our most important resource: our people. Eva has a 16-year history in business and marketing management and, outside of work, enjoys vegan baking and long walks with her dogs.
Since graduating from Oxford with a bachelor’s and master’s in English, Derek has worked as a freelance copywriter, editor and translator for a wide range of clients in the Netherlands. He splits his time between Amsterdam and London, where he also performs comedy.
Stephen’s postgraduate degrees in financial analysis and journalism in New Zealand complement his working background in print media. He has worked most extensively on sports and financial news content in New Zealand and Australia.
An Oxford graduate in English, Hannah trained as a lawyer in the City of London before moving into journalism. Her career highlights include four years as Senior Reporter for leading private equity magazine, Real Deals; a role that spurred her keen interest in financial technology.
Astrid studied English linguistics at Utrecht University and the University of Glasgow. She taught English at Utrecht University for several years, receiving her doctorate there in Linguistics in 1996. She is the author of several well-known books about English-language copywriting.
As well as collaborating with our network of freelancers on larger projects, we also partner closely with our sister agency CF Report for annual and sustainability report design.
“I need to know that my content provider not only delivers excellent storytelling, but that they have the right level of financial and technical literacy. With Narrative Labs, this is never in any doubt.”
“Narrative Labs does a lot more than just provide my team with ‘good content’. By leveraging their cross-sector experience, they are able to operate on a strategic level, provide crucial insights, and advise us on the ‘big picture’ of communications.”
“The Narrative Labs team provides me and my colleagues with insightful, fast and high-quality execution support and counsel across a whole range of content and communications. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.”
“Over the years, the Narrative Labs team has been a pillar of support to Teijin Aramid. They always deliver our English-language content in a quick and efficient manner.”