about realwire

our people

Adam Parker
Chief Executive

Adam is responsible for the strategy and development of the business. Adam took on his executive role in early 2006, having been a Non-Executive director since the company began.

Adam is a Chartered Accountant and has previously spent over nine years with PricewaterhouseCoopers working in the Corporate Finance and Business Advisory service lines.

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Adam Parker
Jonathan Dolby
Media & Client Services Director

Jonathan created the business in early 2001 and manages both the development and delivery of the RealWire service, as well as the company's relationships with media contacts. Jonathan’s idea of creating a release distribution and inclusive monitoring service dedicated to the online media was the first of its kind in the UK.

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Jonathan Dolby
David Sheppard
Non-Executive Chairman

David works alongside Adam, setting the company’s strategic aims and reviewing and managing performance against the company’s objectives. He has over 30 years management, marketing and communications experience, mostly at board level.

Over the course of his career David has worked in a wide and diverse range of industries in the UK and US including, telecoms, gas, consumer, chemicals, banking, and aircraft engineering, winning a number of PRCA, BAIE and other awards for his work.

David Sheppard
Giles Shorthouse
Business Development Executive

Initially working for the operations team, Giles brings good insight to the account management team, helping clients get the most from the RealWire service. Giles is responsible for existing accounts, handling service enquiries and demonstrating the service.

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Giles Shorthouse
Hollie Young
Senior Media Relations Executive

Hollie joined RealWire at the beginning of 2004, working in the service delivery team. In that role she was responsible for the day-to-day running of the service. Hollie now works as Senior Media Relations Executive, focusing on relationships with editors, bloggers and publishers, ensuring contacts are happy with the news they are receiving.

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Hollie Young
Emily Aitchison
Business Development Executive

Emily originally began life at RealWire in the service delivery team, but quickly moved to account development position. Emily is now responsible for a number of clients, providing guidance and advice, and ensuring her clients get the very most from the RealWire service.

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Emily Aitchison
Zoe Davies
Senior Service Delivery Executive

Zoe has worked in the service delivery team since joining RealWire. She now holds the Senior Service Delivery Executive position, and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the RealWire service, ensuring releases are distributed on time to the correct contacts.

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Zoe Davies