About us
Our company was founded in 2017 by our directors Tracey Siggers and Maxine Hewstone. Both qualified journalists, they each have more than 20 years’ experience of corporate communications.
At ETC, we connect organisations to audiences through storytelling, tone of voice, training and other creative communications.
We're members of the Public Relations and Communications Association and in our first year were shortlisted for best new consultancy in its annual awards. Since then, we've helped clients win numerous accolades in areas such as corporate reporting, exhibition design and customer correspondence.
Our team
Tracey Siggers, Founder and Director
Colin Sturgeon, Non-exec Director
Maxine Hewstone, Founder and Director
Tracey is a trained journalist and expert comms strategist with 20+ years’ experience. She worked in PR before specialising in publishing and events, and has led teams working on everything from the Olympic Games to the Tour de France.
Maxine Hewstone, Founder and Director
Colin Sturgeon, Non-exec Director
Maxine Hewstone, Founder and Director
An award-winning NCTJ-trained journalist, Maxine has been writing and editing for 27 years. She swapped the newsroom for corporate communications in 1997 and now specialises in helping clients create clear content with impact.
Colin Sturgeon, Non-exec Director
Colin Sturgeon, Non-exec Director
Colin Sturgeon, Non-exec Director
Colin’s career has revolved around corporate and government finance in the international debt and equity capital markets. A senior advisor at ETC Communications, he was appointed Chair of our Board in October 2017.
Jo O’Connor, Creative Lead
Colin Sturgeon, Non-exec Director
Colin Sturgeon, Non-exec Director
Over almost 20 years, Jo has designed everything from vehicle wraps and magazines to corporate reports and event materials. She has an in-depth knowledge of print production, and works closely with our photographers.
Nikki Fisher, Business and Operations Lead
Felice Hawley, Lead Trainer and Digital Specialist
Felice Hawley, Lead Trainer and Digital Specialist
Nikki keeps our business running behind the scenes. She manages our finances, statutory obligations and HR processes. She’s also a great proofreader. Nikki has 14 years’ experience of HR, project control and programme management.
Felice Hawley, Lead Trainer and Digital Specialist
Felice Hawley, Lead Trainer and Digital Specialist
Felice Hawley, Lead Trainer and Digital Specialist
Felice is an editor and broadcaster, having spent 16 years at CNN. She has launched websites, intranets, extranets and microsites. Her training courses cover plain language, media, online writing, copy editing and content strategy.
Kat Adams, Communications Assistant
Felice Hawley, Lead Trainer and Digital Specialist
Trevor Waine, Senior Designer and illustrator
Kat has more than 10 years' experience supporting teams across a variety of industries. At ETC Communications, she coordinates our editorial training, manages our social media and generally keeps us on our toes!
Trevor Waine, Senior Designer and illustrator
Felice Hawley, Lead Trainer and Digital Specialist
Trevor Waine, Senior Designer and illustrator
Trevor has more than 25 years’ experience spanning private, public and charity sectors. He produces a wide range of graphics, illustration and typography for branding, corporate materials, magazines and advertising.
Kate Hendry, Designer
Judith Parsons, Editor
Judith Parsons, Editor
Kate loves to draw, paint and, in her spare time, write. She's a keen illustrator and enjoys coming up with new ideas and creative visuals for our clients. At ETC, Kate specialises in brand, web and graphic design, as well as photo editing.
Judith Parsons, Editor
Judith Parsons, Editor
Judith Parsons, Editor
Emily Page, Editor
Judith Parsons, Editor
Emily Page, Editor