We’re an ensemble of diverse specialists committed to finding and expressing
your authentic voice.

This commitment means we bring strategic vision and creative craft to your brand and corporate communications, empowering you to make meaningful connections and build far-reaching communities.

A resourceful family

As part of FleishmanHillard, one of the world’s leading communications and PR agencies, our network includes nearly 80 offices in more than 30 countries, plus affiliates in 45 countries.

This connection provides us with insight and expertise to create better solutions to your business and brand challenges.

Determination

We embrace challenges

Overcoming business challenges takes real effort. That’s why we keep an open mind and are fully dedicated to a brief, helping you discover how to turn obstacles into opportunities.

Collaboration

We create together

We’re a diverse team of co-creators, integrating you at every step of the way. We bring together different perspectives to help craft solutions that express your strategic vision.

Imagination

We bring curiosity

Imagination powers world-changing ideas and moves audiences. It is our creative superpower. Our endless curiosity and interest in what makes people tick inspire our work to reach for the extraordinary.

Meet our senior team

We believe that imagination sparks when diverse minds come together.

Christopher Onderstall

Christopher Onderstall

Director, Partner and Practice Lead

Christopher guides our clients on identifying their business problems, from employee engagement to business structure. He also advises on how creativity can contribute to driving growth and innovation.

Steve Hickson

Steve Hickson

Executive Creative Director and Partner

Steve is responsible for the creative work produced by Ensemble Studio and has more than 30 years’ experience in brand, campaign and corporate communications across print, digital and film.

Oonagh Byrne

Oonagh Byrne

Client Services Director

Oonagh leads key client relationships, drives our new business and client development, and trains, mentors and develops our talent to deliver exceptional client service.

Lorenz Gerber

Lorenz Gerber

Client Services Director

Lorenz heads up the client service team and leads vital relationships. He has led national and international brand and communication programmes across a wide range of sectors including financial services, retail, telco, sport, FMCG, manufacturing and healthcare.

Leo Cooper

Leo Cooper

Creative Director

With 20 years’ experience, primarily in brand, campaign and corporate comms, Leo is responsible for the creative realisation of projects from concept through to final delivery.

Lisa Dimond

Lisa Dimond

Traffic Manager

Lisa oversees workflow for the studio. With over 25 years in the industry, she receives and processes project requests, manages schedules and tracks the project’s process, making sure it’s completed on time and on budget.

Committed to diversity

We believe that everyone benefits from a diverse workforce.

Bringing together people from different backgrounds helps our teams better understand the world around us. It enriches our thinking through a multitude of lived experiences. And this rich perspective helps us tackle challenges.

FleishmanHillard is a proud supporter of the PRCA Race & Ethnicity Equity Board (REEB).

FleishmanHillard is the only UK creative agency to have achieved the National Equality Standard.

Fostering an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+.

Awards and recognition

Striking the right notes

Corporate and Financial Awards

Barclays: Best Printed Report FTSE 100, Bronze 2021

Qatar National Bank: Best Printed Report International, Silver 2020

Virgin Money: Best Printed Report FTSE 250, Bronze 2020

Barclays: Best Printed Report FTSE 100, Shortlisted 2020

Creative Moment Awards

Creative Agency of the Year, Winner 2021

IR Society Best Practice Awards

Qatar National Bank: Best Printed Report International, Shortlisted 2020

PRCA City and Financial Awards

Barclays: Best Annual Report, Winner 2022

Barclays: Best Annual Report, Winner 2021

Hargreaves Lansdown: Best Annual Report, Shortlisted 2021

Standard Chartered: Best Annual Report, Winner 2018

PRCA UK

Large Agency of the Year, Winner 2021

PwC Building Trust Awards

Barclays: Best Social Reporting, Winner 2022

Strategic Comms Awards

EY: Best Unlisted Annual Report, Winner 2022

Barclays: Best Printed Report FTSE 100, Highly Commended 2021

Transform Awards Europe

Valtir: Best Visual Identity from the Transport and Logistics Sector, Gold 2023

Steve Hickson: Creative Director of the Year, Highly Commended 2023

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