The founder of a geopolitical consultancy with global reach, Joe Phelan is a communications expert with 20 years’ experience and an extraordinary contacts book to match. With extensive experience both in the UK and globally, heads of state, CEOs and high net worth individuals come to Phelan for his expertise in reputation management and strategic positioning. Phelan is a lead consultant for the New York based Greatest Works Agency, a senior advisor to APCO Worldwide’s global solutions practice and was previously special advisor to the Secretary General of the Commonwealth. A passionate advocate for the power of cultural diplomacy, Phelan sits on the board of The Photographers’ Gallery and the Conservative Arts and Creative Industries Forum.