Steph is the strategic powerhouse behind our business consulting division.

A visionary and accomplished board director with over 20 years of expertise in marketing, business management, and growth. Dynamic, resourceful, and results-driven, she excels at crafting impactful strategies that deliver measurable success.

As Strategy Director at Genoa Black, Steph leads with dynamism, empowering business leaders to navigate challenges through clear, considered advice. Her wealth of experience spans diverse sectors, both domestically and internationally, making her a trusted advisor for businesses at every stage of their journey.

She is deeply passionate about fostering the SME sector, building meaningful relationships, and championing brands and businesses that drive economic growth. A firm believer in collaboration and innovation, she thrives on helping businesses unlock their full potential.

Named one of Business Women Scotland’s Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2023 and 2024, Stephanie’s dedication and leadership ensures every individual and business she works with succeeds as a result of her support.

Janill is the motion expert and creative thinker who is up for any challenge – ‘no’ is not in his vocabulary. From humorous Christmas character animations to slick data driven case study’s, Janill’s skills are transferrable to any clients’ needs. Understanding the bespoke nature of motion is key to his success.

Keeping up one foot in the graphic design world, and another in motion, Janill’s knowledge combines the technicality and principles of Graphic Design and transfers this into motion where it comes to life. From brochures to brand launch videos, Janill’s capabilities know no bounds.

Janill’s sense of collaboration is second to none as he recognises the importance for teamwork to ensure the best outcome. Most notably, leading a recent re-brand launch video in which he worked closely with multiple team members to ensure the brand moved seamlessly and effortlessly from still to motion. Regularly sharing motion design trends and engaging in discussions with the team, Janill ensures the team is as much informed as he is when it comes to motion.

His relaxed nature is a testament to his passion and dedication to his work.

Alan is the vision behind Genoa Black, leading the board with strategic focus and ambition.

As Chairman and Founder, he brings a challenger mindset, pushing boundaries and encouraging bold thinking. With a background in property and investments, Alan approaches every opportunity with fresh perspective and innovative problem-solving.

Passionate about the team, he is a supportive and steady presence—always ready to listen, offer insight, and guide through challenges. His wealth of corporate experience, gained client-side, ensures that Genoa Black remains relentless in delivering client service excellence.

Never one to shy away from ambition, Alan thrives on success and has been instrumental in shaping Genoa Black’s growth and impact. His leadership continues to drive the business forward, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and forward-thinking strategy.

Tom is one of our longest serving team members at Genoa Black. An accomplished Strategy Consultant, he excels at aligning projects with organisational goals and navigating market complexities.

His expertise lies in growth strategies, business positioning and messaging, delivering insights and tactics that help organisations stand out and achieve their objectives. Tom combines strategic foresight with thorough research and evaluation, ensuring each project is grounded in robust analysis and tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients.

Tom’s skillset spans market research, competitor analysis, and the development of marketing and communication strategies. He is adept at managing digital marketing channels, creating compelling content, and refining messaging to engage diverse audiences.

Known for his meticulous approach and ability to deliver clear, actionable recommendations, Tom works seamlessly with clients, internal teams and stakeholders to drive projects forward, ensuring they achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

Megan is a seasoned Senior Marketing Manager with extensive experience spanning both agency and multinational corporations with a specialism in EMEA activations. Her career reflects a passion for crafting and executing strategic marketing initiatives that not only meet client needs but also drive broader business objectives.

As Senior Client Marketing Manager, Megan excels in delivering tailored marketing solutions that blend creativity with data-driven insights, ensuring measurable results and high client satisfaction. Her strategic mindset, commitment to excellence, and client-focused approach are instrumental in elevating brand presence and achieving sustained business growth for clients.

Beyond brand awareness campaigns, Megan is adept at developing comprehensive lead generation strategies, leveraging her market expertise to identify opportunities and design targeted approaches. She maintains a holistic perspective, ensuring clients progress through the sales funnel while aligning efforts with overarching business goals.

Ciara is an accomplished marketer with 11+ years experience across B2B and B2C industries, including public and third sector, tourism, education, digital media, events, property, hospitality, FMCG and professional services. She specialises in developing integrated campaigns and driving strategic growth through creative and data-driven approaches.

Ciara has managed integrated marketing strategies end-to-end campaigns for a cross section of industries including property, education, engineering and manufacturing for public events, commercial venue promotions, and economic development programs. Delivering impactful multi-channel strategies, aligning with strategic goals, and reporting actionable insights to drive growth. Ciara’s specialisms include delivering digital marketing strategies across diverse markets, collaborating with leadership teams, and marketing clients to align campaigns with business objectives while maintaining strong client relationships.

Known for her strategic thinking, creativity and exceptional project management skills, Ciara consistently delivers tailored solutions that elevate brand presence and promote impactful communications.

Sylwia is the operational heartbeat of Genoa Black, keeping everything running seamlessly. An experienced and highly skilled Business and Operations Manager, she is the glue that holds the team together – diligent, focused, and detail-oriented. With a wealth of experience gained from working offshore in the Energy sector and managing operations globally, she brings a level of precision and efficiency that underpins everything we do.

At Genoa Black, Sylwia expertly oversees all business operations and manages our public sector frameworks with meticulous attention to detail and ensures the smooth running of our day-to-day company finances. Her unwavering commitment ensures that processes are smooth, teams are supported, and projects are delivered to the highest standard. She oversees our GDPR as our Data Protection Officer, governs our Cyber Essentials accreditation and also champions sustainability across the business, driving responsible and future-focused initiatives.

A true force of positivity, she radiates energy throughout the office, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. With a natural ability to connect people and solve challenges, Sylwia is a driving force behind our success.

Gaynor is the Managing Partner and leader of Genoa Black, steering the business with a clear vision for strategic growth and excellence. Since taking the helm in 2020, she has driven the company’s transformation, blending commercial acumen with a relentless focus on delivering impactful results for clients. A dynamic and resilient leader, Gaynor fosters a culture of curiosity, innovation, and high performance across both client teams and Genoa Black.

With a career spanning UK and international markets across public and private sectors, Gaynor brings invaluable cross-sector insights that make her a trusted adviser to business leaders. Recognised as one of Scotland’s Top 35 Rising Stars in Business in 2022, she provides sharp strategic guidance, helping clients navigate uncertainty, unlock opportunities, and drive sustainable growth for businesses.

A natural sounding board for leadership teams, Gaynor champions innovative thinking and challenges conventional approaches to elevate strategic outcomes. Passionate about building authentic, long-term client relationships, Gaynor mentors SMEs with a hands-on approach, empowering them to realise their full potential. Internally, she cultivates a dynamic and supportive workplace, encouraging continuous improvement and learning. As a forward-thinking leader, she remains committed to pushing boundaries, driving business success, and shaping the future of Genoa Black.

Rosie is our super talented and detail-driven graphic designer. Thoughtful, attentive, and dedicated to getting every detail just right, she blends creativity with a commitment to ensure every design meets her definition of perfect.

With a strong belief that brands should never be a copy of something else, Rosie approaches each project with originality, creating work that stands out. Rosie is known for her deep passion for typography and print, and her love for fonts and paper gives her a unique edge as an expert in print design.

Graduating from Edinburgh College of Art with a first-class degree in Graphic Design, Rosie has since built a diverse portfolio working on brands in the UK and Internationally, spanning food & drink, hospitality, energy, utilities, professional services, and engineering. She has played a key role in branding and identity projects, packaging design, and editorial work, helping businesses craft thoughtful, engaging visual identities. A designer with a love for craft, Rosie loves talking shop with fellow designers and breaking designs down for clients. She is a brilliantly passionate and committed designer.

Chelsea is our strategic marketing driving force, delivering impactful marketing solutions for complex industries. With over a decade of marketing experience and a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) accreditation, Chelsea excels in crafting innovative strategies for complex sectors, including tech, construction and specialist contracting, manufacturing, energy, engineering, and the public sector.

Working across our client portfolio, Chelsea has a unique insight into everything we do, ensuring every campaign benefits from her strategic oversight and deep industry knowledge. She combines leadership with hands-on execution, encompassing project management, content creation, digital marketing, brand activation, and relationship management.

Her cross-functional collaboration with Genoa Black’s strategic teams ensures forward-thinking solutions that drive transformative results for clients. Chelsea’s unwavering commitment to excellence and ability to distil challenges into actionable strategies make her a valuable member of our team.

Leads on creative, asking hard questions.

“I’ve worked with Andrew on numerous projects over the last ten years. He combines an analytical mind with design excellence, and skilfully directs his creative team to get optimum results. He’s a joy to work with.” Stuart Delves

Highly experienced, dynamic creative director and leader, Andrew is visionary, resourceful, articulate and connected. A creative and strategic thinker with a can-do attitude and an optimistic solvers mindset. Used to working on complex global brand projects and consistently driving the highest standards and breaking boundaries. Over three decades of expertise in design thinking and strategic communication as a seasoned Creative Director. Distils complex communications challenges into actionable creative briefs and ultimately quality design materials. Track record in driving transformative change for organisations.

Specialisms span brand consultancy, communication strategy and publication design, Andrew has steered numerous high-stakes projects to success. In particular, he has led, facilitated, and delivered on brand strategy development and brand design and campaign activation projects across a wide range organisations and businesses within heritage and luxury tourism sectors.

A competitive golfer, keen fly fisherman and filler of sketchbooks, Andrew has no problem filling spare time.

Clara brings energy, creativity, and strategic thinking to the Genoa Black team. Since joining in 2023, she has rapidly progressed through multiple roles, demonstrating exceptional client servicing skills and an unwavering commitment to delivering results. Now a Senior Marketing Manager, Clara leads key client accounts across a variety of industries, always going the extra mile to exceed expectations.

A natural problem-solver, she tackles challenges head-on with a strategic mindset and a drive to make things happen. Known as the ultimate plate-spinner, she effortlessly balances multiple projects while keeping a sharp focus on detail and impact.

In the office, Clara’s enthusiasm is infectious—whether she’s driving projects forward or leading the charge in any team challenge (which she always wins). Her ability to connect, build relationships and deliver makes her an invaluable part of the Genoa Black team.