Marvin OnumonubClear Communications has appointed James Staunton (pictured, centre) as director and Ellie Williams (pictured, right) as client services director.
The appointments are part of a strategy to expand and strengthen its mortgage public relations (PR) team.
Staunton joins from Air Cover PR, a consultancy for intermediary-focused industries that he founded in 2020.
He has also worked at Tulchan (now part of Teneo), PricewaterhouseCoopers, Instinctif, and Wriglesworth.
Williams joins from Australian consultancy Palermo.
She has a background in B2B and B2C communications, specifically in the tech, fintech, and financial services sectors.
She was the owner and managing director of Palermo PR and has previously worked in Ogilvy PR Australia.
She will report to Debbie Staveley (pictured, left), founder and CEO of bClear Communications.
Staunton said: “I’m excited to join bClear at such a critical time in the agency’s story.
“The team’s commitment to providing exceptional, tailored PR across the mortgage and financial services sectors aligns with my experience and vision for how first-class comms should be delivered.”
Staunton added: “Having worked in this space for over two decades, I’m eager to help our clients navigate an ever-evolving landscape, offering them the most relevant, innovative communications advice.
“It’s going to be great collaborating with Debbie, Ellie, and the rest of the bClear team as we work to elevate the firm’s impact in the mortgage market.”
Williams said: “I am very happy to be joining bClear at such an exciting stage of the firm’s growth and look forward to bringing fresh perspectives and strategic insights to our clients.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity to work with such a talented team and partner with Debbie and James.
“Together, we’ll continue to drive success, ensuring our clients receive the highest quality of PR support, and position bClear at the forefront of the mortgage and financial services PR landscape.”
Staveley said: “The appointment of Ellie and James marks the next stage of growth for bClear.
“They bring a blended skillset, industry knowledge, and experience of managing an extensive array of financial services, fintech and property clients.
“Ellie and James will build on our ability to provide the very best advice and add real value to our clients, while helping drive bClear’s growth over the next couple of years.”
