MEET THE TEAM
Anna Reid – Managing Director
Anna has 20 years experience in PR and communications working for major factual and entertainment producer Twofour, now part of ITV Studios. Anna has managed PR campaigns for factual shows and documentaries for clients including the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, UKTV and Sky and has worked with some of the nation’s most loved and respected celebrities including Fern Britton, Roman Kemp, Matt Allright, Gok Wan, Julia Bradbury, Alex Polizzi and countless others.
As Twofour’s in-house PR Manager, Anna has supported the production teams, contributors and broadcasters of over 100 shows with communications, dealing with complex enquiries and sensitive situations.
Anna has produced social media campaigns for much loved TV shows including Ibiza Weekender, Kavos Weekender and Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes in 12 Hours, building brands, effective communications and reaching large audiences.
Anna is passionate about internal comms and work culture and has written hundreds of internal newsletters, corporate releases, and award entries.
In her spare time, Anna loves a decent hike, a proper chat and a country hack around beautiful Devon.
Simon Reid – Strategy Director
Simon offers Reid the Room PR and its clients strategic planning and a deep understanding of the business sector in the South West, supporting the growth of the business.
Simon has over 25 years experience in the maritime defence sector leading complex Royal Navy submarine programmes. Simon has led a major performance improvement campaign to drive up UK submarine availability, he was the Strategy Director and Chief of Staff for Babcock’s Nuclear business and was the Major Bid Director for the multi-billion pound Future Maritime Support Programme.
In Simon’s current role, he is responsible for Babcock’s strategic relationship with the UK Cabinet Office and strategic partners. As a Visiting Scholar at the University of Strathclyde, Simon is the Director of Maritime, Research and Innovation, United Kingdom (MarRI-UK), which aims to increase the global competitive position of the UK maritime sector.
Simon is a Chartered Engineer, Chartered Marine Engineer, Chartered Project Professional and Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology. Simon has a Bachelor’s degree with first class honours in Design Engineering, a Masters degree in Nuclear Engineering and a Master of Business Administration degree with distinction.
In his spare time, you’ll find Simon at the coast, walking, cycling or kayaking.
Catherine Pearson – SEO & Digital Marketing Specialist
Whether supporting globally recognised premium brands, dynamic scale-ups, or locally owned, independent businesses, Cathy is as comfortable rolling up her sleeves and driving day-to-day activity as she is shaping high-level strategy. Her focus is always on unlocking new opportunities and delivering meaningful, measurable growth for the businesses she supports.