George is a Chartered PR Practitioner, Chartered Manager, and Fellow of the Institute of Consulting. He has a first-class MSc in Strategic Leadership, as well as post-graduate diplomas in journalism, public affairs, and strategic management.
George is a Board Member at East Midlands Chamber and the Chair of Charity Link. He was Editor of the Leicester Mercury from 2016 to 2020.
Amy is a Chartered PR Practitioner with 10 years+ of regional news experience. She specialises in East Midlands local government comms. A trained BBC journalist, Amy was a regional Local Democracy Reporter.
Amy has BA in Media Studies and a post-graduate diploma in Journalism. She was comms manager for University Hospitals Leicester during the Pandemic.
Lauren is a PR Executive, marketer and photographer. She supports the development and execution of strategic communication plans for regional startups, social entrepreneurs, and non-profits.
Lauren is a member of the PRCA, providing clients with actionable insights and metrics. She manages 1284's Good Business Charter accreditation.
Suz Everitt is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. She has 25+ years of industry experience, working on marketing and business development for some of the biggest brands in the Midlands. Suz now helps SMEs increase revenue and market share.
Suz has managed product ranges with turnovers in excess of £25m for companies including Next, Boots, and Samworth Brothers.
1284 founder shortlisted for TheBusinessDesk Company Leader of the Year
1284 Create Leicester Xmas Quiz raises £1,100 for charities
