Testimonials

“Karen and I worked together for many years and it is accurate to say that she was the most brilliant EA I ever had the pleasure of working with in a long and senior career. Both in running the UK’s foremost advertising agency at the time (J Walter Thompson) and in setting up and launching the world’s first truly global media agency (Mindshare), Karen was an invaluable partner. She was totally reliable, we hardly ever had to “second guess” each other, she was completely professional within a very testing environment and had an admirable work ethic. And she was always positive and good fun to be with, which is why we are still in touch all these years later. I would recommend her as a VA without hesitation and would be happy to discuss further with anybody who needs help!”

Dominic Proctor

“I am delighted to write a reference where I can offer an unqualified recommendation. I have worked with Karen three times over the years, firstly when I was the CEO of Mindshare UK (a division of WPP Plc) and Karen was the EA to our Global CEO. In that role, she demonstrated superb organisational skills, discretion and diplomacy. I then worked with Karen when I was Chairman of AGB Nielsen Ltd and was able to recommend her to the CEO, where she again proved her value as a consummate professional. Thirdly, she worked for my partner and I in helping to run his office as a busy CEO and organise our private household. Karen was invaluable in helping to run multiple homes - dealing with everything from managing staff to organising events we hosted at home, from private dinners to corporate summer parties. Using her considerable network and knowledge, she connected us with caterers, private chefs and chauffeurs and helped manage the logistics of extensive travel and the running of multiple properties in the UK and abroad. Karen is unfailingly calm and charming, whilst being firm and exercising good judgement in difficult situations. She is also discreet and entirely trustworthy, important qualities when you allow someone into your home life.”

Mandy Pooler

“Karen worked with me for 5 years in my role as Assistant Principal in a large Catholic Sixth Form College. She was an outstanding PA -  professional, reliable and trustworthy with a keen eye for detail. Tasks were always completed on time and to a high standard and she was always willing to go the extra mile to achieve her goals. Highly organised and meticulous in her approach, Karen isn't afraid to take on new responsibilities and these included training and assisting with safeguarding and child protection issues. She coordinated a number of complicated events including student Higher Education and Careers Days. These involved liaising with a large number of stakeholders and hundreds of students, a task Karen fulfilled with great enthusiasm and determination. Easygoing, patient and approachable, Karen remains calm and focused at all times and has the personal and professional skillset required for any VA organisational role.”

Paul Higginson