Team Members
Benoit
514 Media was founded by Benoit Simoneau, a global public relations & marketing consultant. His professional background includes technology and electronics. Benoit is a graduate of Laval University; he is a member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).
Amélie
Amelie Burgess joined 514 Media in 2022 as a Senior Account Manager. She is an experienced sales professional and has a background in the electronics sector. Amelie speaks fluent French, Polish and English. Outside of work, Amelie enjoys weightlifting and spending active time with her family.
Kristel
Kristel Antoine joined 514 Media in 2020. She is a skilled PR & Marketing professional with several years of experience in the B2B tech sector, working with multinationals as well as start-ups. Kristel is a graduate of the University of Montpellier in the south of France.
Sophie
Sophie de Nanteuil joined 514 Media in March 2023 as an Advertising Manager. She is experienced in marketing, communications and campaign management in a number of industry sectors: banking, tech and B2C. Sophie speaks fluent French and English, and she knows a little bit of Spanish too. Outside work, Sophie loves to travel and discover new countries and cultures with her little family.
Emil
Emil Schneider joined 514 Media in 2023 as an Account Manager. Emil studied a master’s in physics at the University of Bristol with a year studying at the Technische Universität Darmstadt in Germany. With a passion for technology and innovation, Emil actively seeks ways to merge the worlds of science and marketing, driving data-informed strategies that leave a lasting impression. Outside of work, Emil enjoys photography and the arts.
Harry
Harry Lush joined 514 Media in 2024 as an Account Executive. Coming from a strong background in writing, he brings the power of storytelling to PR, believing that a good story is the foundation of a good reputation. Outside of work, he enjoys reading and writing fiction.
Sarah
Sarah Moore joined 514 Media in 2019 as a PR Assistant. Sarah is a skilled administrator with 20 years’ experience in communications and organisation. Sarah plays a key role in the planning and execution of our global PR and marketing campaigns. Outside of work, Sarah loves to cook, bake cakes, garden and go swimming.
Harley
Harley Moore joined 514 Media in May 2024 as a PR Assistant. He has a 1st Class degree in Acting studied at The University of Wales Trinity St David. Harley thought that he would like to expand his skill set by stepping into the world of technology PR. Outside of work, he has a keen interest in TV, film and reading fantasy/sci-fi novels; he also likes playing various video games in his spare time.
Natalie
Natalie Tomlin joined 514 Media in 2024. She is an accomplished administrator with many years of experience. Known for her exceptional organisational skills, keen attention to detail, and strong communication abilities, Natalie has a keen interest in global news and politics. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dog, reading, cooking and shopping.
514 Media’s Advisory Board...
…draws on its extensive commercial and marketing experience to help the business optimise its service offering and achieve its goal of ethical growth
Brent
Brent Van Rossem has over 25 years of experience as business and HR leader in international FMCG companies through business transformation and integration and holds a global executive MBA. Brent is passionate about unleashing potential in people and organisations while creating value for all stakeholders.
Malcolm
Malcolm Andrews is a skilled PR practitioner and social media insider, with several decades of experience in the passenger transportation and travel tourism industries. His insights have proved invaluable to 514 Media.
Dusan
Dusan Janjic is a key member of the 514 Media advisory board. Dusan is the EcoXpert Global Badge Owner at Schneider Electric, creating and deploying a world class partner program to help its partners grow and diversify their business.
Our Values
As well as adhering to the exacting professional standards of the IABC, 514 Media employees individually and collectively adhere to a rigorous code of conduct governing how we work with clients, and with each other.
At all times we strive to:
• Be Good: Abide by the highest moral and ethical standards
• Be Respectful: Of ourselves, colleagues, clients and the world
• Be Accurate: Keep thorough business records for future reference
• Be Helpful: Our reputation as PR practitioners depends on it!
As a business, we are always keen to give something back. As a virtual business, our carbon footprint is minimal, and we aim to use public transport for business travel wherever practical.
The company is an investor in Team for the Planet, which is committed to raising 1 billion euros to establish 100 companies fighting global warming.
We also donate a percentage of our profits to charities and community initiatives, such as the Association for Rural Development of the North Region of Burkina Faso, which offers support to local agricultural and environmental initiatives across more than 30 municipalities.
Please contact us if you would like us to support a specific charity project – whether it’s a fun run, a trek across Peru or fundraising effort for a foundation whose endeavours are close to your heart. If we can help spread the word, or indeed contribute, we will.