At Ideas Group, our people are our biggest strength.

NICK TOWNEND
Managing Director

Adding the extra Ideas Group magic to our brilliant strategy and creativity is Nick’s mantra for transforming businesses and brands. An insightful business and brand consultant leading UK creative organisations in London, Edinburgh and York, before forming Ideas Group in 2003. He has led the delivery of outstanding and trusted strategic and tactical branding, marketing and experiential ideas for regional, national and global brands.

NICK WATERS
Creative Director

An accomplished creative consultant with an eye for detail and passion for effective design, Nick ensures all project outputs meet the Ideas Group exceptional criteria. As well as delivering exceptional creativity for our clients Nick’s trusted project management orchestrates effective online and offline solutions working with in house, external and client resources.

ANN GURNELL
Marketing Director

A self-confessed brand, engagement and marketing geek, Ann’s experience both client and agency side crosses many sectors: FMCG, culture and tourism, technology, professional services, property, education, retail and foodservice. Ann’s DNA: delivering outstanding brands, commercially creative marketing, internal team engagement and stakeholder influence.

DAVE CLARKSON
Associate Director

Through his sales, marketing and brand management background Dave drives business performance; coaching and mentoring business owners, management groups and individuals, to help each to become the very best they can be.

Dave facilitates business development workshops, plans both strategic and tactical marketing initiatives and encourages business growth through personal brand effectiveness.

CHRIS PARKER
Senior Designer

Chris is a forward thinking, intuitive and highly creative designer developing smart and effective graphic, brand, exhibition and interior design. Chris’ involvement follows through from concept to finished result – inspired ideas to trusted attention to detail.

HELEN TOWNEND
Business Manager

Helen is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the business and generally oiling the wheels. She liaises closely with the Managing Director and Finance Director in preparing management accounts and information.