Tom Barnard has worked in automotive media since leaving university in 1995. First, as a journalist on Automotive Management and Auto Express.
He then moved into PR with General Motors in the UK, followed by Hyundai and Nissan. He's won a few industry awards for the scrappage PR campaign for Hyundai, PR Person of the Year and Press Office of the Year. His PR events have also won six awards for their innovation and effectiveness.
Having launched the Nissan Leaf electric car in the UK during 2011, Tom is well versed in this expanding - and complex sector of the market.
Tom has also been MD of a small automotive PR and video agency looking after clients including Fiat Chrysler, Infiniti and Mitsubishi.
His current clients aren't solely automotive - Tom has been consulting and writing for the Metropolitan Police force about business crime.
Lisa Barnard is also well versed in the media industry, having worked for press offices at Volkswagen, Hyundai, Nissan and Infiniti. She also volunteers for an autism charity.