About Purpose Union
Combining our knowledge, experience and connections in the private, public and social sectors, we help organisations drive social change and achieve their strategic objectives at the same time.
Based in East London, Purpose Union is an accredited Living Wage Employer. We’re also a Certified B Corporation, meaning that we meet high ethical, social and governance standards. We're proud to be part of a growing movement of businesses using their power to make a positive impact on the world.
Meet the team
Our team comprises a new and diverse generation of strategists, which enables us to offer world-class advice to our clients in a digitally native and increasingly Gen Z and Millennial-driven world.
Lewis Iwu | CEO & Co-Founder
Daniela Flores | Chairman & Founding Partner
Barry Johnston | COO & Founding Partner
Bess Mayhew | Director
Patrick Steen | Director
Tom Hunt | Associate Director
Yvonne Luu | Director
Lydia Richmond | Associate Director
Kenza Essalama | Senior Associate
Karen Larbi | Senior Associate
Hannah Anderton | Senior Associate
Maria Pentangelo
Cassius Naylor | Strategic Adviser
Stephen Brown | Partner - North America
Naomi Matioli | Head of Office
Zara Taylor-Jackson | Partner - International Affairs and Advocacy
Matt Pitt | Partner - Branding
Charline Merieau | Partner - Branding
Phil Riggins | Partner - Data and Insights
Our Values
We are specialists in our work: We bring expertise, knowledge and intellectual curiosity to every project and partnership.
We are invested in the outcomes: We strive to have impact and add value for people, communities and businesses on the issues that matter.
We are distinctive in our approach: We are not afraid to disrupt, create and learn.
We are united in our purpose: We want to play our part in creating a more just world.