Biographies

Tim Wilson has worked with all levels of policymaking: local government, the Welsh and London Assemblies, UK Government: EU Parliament and Commission: and international level communication.

Until March 2005 he was Director of Policy at TV and film trade association Pact, which successfully amended legislation to protect producers' intellectual property. He also lobbied extensively on BBC Charter and Ofcom Reviews, and had a lead role in lobbying at EU level.

Prior to this he was a senior consultant at consultancies  Westminster Strategy and Political Context, delivering successful  programmes for Microsoft; Eutelsat; Lincolnshire County Council; Roche Pharmaceuticals and a variety of other businesses, NGOs and government bodies.

Tim began his career in 1988, working on successful public pressure campaigns on: lead-free petrol; restricting tobacco sales; and freedom of information. Subsequent roles included designing and running health promotion campaigns, and information/press work for a leading science policy think-tank.

As an independent consultant Tim has provided effective long-term support for clients including Channel 4 TV Corporation, Sanofi Pasteur MSD, PhonepayPlus and BAA plc. Internationally-focussed projects have included dealing with politicians and media in Central Asia, and international reputation management. He has also worked in association with US-based consultancies.

A strong track record with the creative industries has led to work supporting UK film and TV directors, independent UK audio content producers and Welsh language TV producers.

Tim Wilson is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, the professional association for communications consultants.


Associates

Devolved Nations
Tim Wilson has direct experience of working with the Welsh Assembly. For issues which require specialist work in Scotland and Northern Ireland, Tim Wilson Associates can call upon the services of established consultants in both those nations.

Journalist/Publications Editor
We use an experienced professional who has edited several weekly and monthly magazines, ranging from housing issues to mobile phone technology. Their work has been published in national broadsheets and a range of other publications.

Designer
Our designer has spent thirty years designing PR, campaigning and lobbying materials for a wide range of clients including NGOs, large corporations, and government departments.

Additional Support
With a wide range of contacts in the world of public affairs and communications, we can draw on the services of others where a project requires extra capacity, or where we need to add to the range of skills and experience outlined above.