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EUK London was originally founded in 2000 to provide public affairs and government relations services. Over the years we have expanded our offering to comprise a comprehensive service of global regulatory intelligence and analysis, high-level strategic counsel and stakeholder engagement support.

EUK Consulting Ltd is a member of the Public Affairs Board of the Public Relations Consultants Association and is registered with the statutory UK Register of Consultant Lobbyists.

The EUK London Team

John Roberts

John Roberts

Executive Chair

John Roberts has been a public affairs adviser for over 40 years, working mainly as a consultant but also in-house. Primarily based in London, John’s career also includes seven years living and working in Brussels. He was a Director of public affairs consultancy IGA in London and opened their Brussels office in 1989. John joined Philip Morris in the UK in 1993, becoming Vice President responsible for EU Government Relations and the EU Institutions in Brussels in 1997. He founded EUK Consulting in January 2000 and continues to head the consultancy today. In addition, he works with a number of charities pro bono to raise both awareness and funds.

David Bertram

David Bertram

Managing Director

David Bertram has over 30 years’ experience in public affairs. He graduated with a double First and research degree from Cambridge, during which time he undertook work in a political Party’s HQ and in Parliament. He then worked in-house at London Underground and British Gas before joining Philip Morris in 1996, first as Corporate Affairs Manager for the UK & Ireland, then in the EU Region HQ and later being appointed Director of Public Affairs for Central Europe, the Middle East and Africa. David joined EUK in 2001.

Rebecca Barnett

Rebecca Barnett

Director

Rebecca has fifteen years’ experience in global regulatory affairs consultancy, joining EUK in 2009 following experience at a public affairs agency and a constitutional reform campaign group. She was appointed as a Director in 2016, and now specialises in global regulatory intelligence, analysis, foresights and data management across multiple sectors and issues. Rebecca holds a degree in Modern History and Politics from the University of Oxford. She speaks German as well as her native English. 

JOE WRIGHT

JOE WRIGHT

Director

Joe joined EUK in October 2016 as a Research Consultant and was promoted to Research Manager in March 2019. Previously he worked as a Research Fellow for the think tank Civitas, where he researched and wrote about UK industrial and business policy. Before this, he completed internships for a Labour MP and a constitutional reform campaign group. He has a BA in Theology and Religious Studies from the University of Bristol.

MARCO VADAGNINI

MARCO VADAGNINI

Director

Marco joined EUK in February 2012. Previously, he worked as a consultant for the Italian Government and completed internships with the Permanent Representation of Italy to the European Union in Brussels and an international peace building NGO. Marco holds an MSc in International Relations from the University of Bologna and an MSc in International Political Economy from the London School of Economics. He speaks Italian (native), English and French.

Radu TASCA

Radu TASCA

Account Manager

Radu joined EUK Consulting in March 2022. Previously, he interned at the Romanian Foreign Service, working at the Mission to the United Nations in New York and the Romanian Embassy in London on issues of international law and Brexit preparation. Radu also has experience at Deloitte, in the Mergers & Acquisitions division. He holds an M.Sc. in European Politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), as well as a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Groningen, Netherlands. Radu speaks Romanian (native), English and French.

EFRAIM CARLEBACH

EFRAIM CARLEBACH

Research Manager

Efraim joined EUK Consulting in September 2023. Previously, he worked as a freelance researcher, building on his experience in corporate intelligence research and parliamentary reporting. He holds an MA in philosophy from the Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy and a BA in English Literature from the University of Oxford.

SARAH HINCK

SARAH HINCK

Senior Research Consultant

Sarah joined EUK Consulting in May 2023. Previously, she interned at the Arab British Chamber of Commerce in London, working on issues of international trade and economic development. Sarah holds an M.S.c in Comparative Politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), as well as a BA in Political Science and Communication from the University of Washington, in Seattle.

THOMAS STEWART-SMITH

THOMAS STEWART-SMITH

Research Associate

Tom joined EUK Consulting in January 2025. Previously, he worked in corporate investigations, using open-source intelligence techniques to identify political and reputational threats facing an international client base. He holds a BA in History from University College London.

GIULIA TIMME

GIULIA TIMME

Research Associate

Giulia joined EUK Consulting in January 2025. Previously, she worked as a Contracts Specialist in the City of London, specialising in terrorism and geopolitical risk insurance. Giulia holds an MSc in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and a BA (Hons) in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from King’s College London. Giulia speaks German (Native), English and French, and she is currently learning Russian.

Tom Charley

Tom Charley

Research Associate

Thomas joined EUK Consulting in June 2025. Previously, he worked at a London think tank as a researcher, analyzing policy and regulatory developments affecting the energy and rare earth mineral sectors. Thomas holds an Mphil in Politics and International Studies from the University of Cambridge, and a BSc in Politics and History from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Camilla Manley

Camilla Manley

Office Manager

Camilla joined EUK Consulting in 2007. She has a background in office administration and a BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations.

TOM THORPE

TOM THORPE

Non-Executive Director

Tom was a founder of EUK Consulting, alongside John Roberts, in 2000. Tom established and developed EUK’s research function, and in doing so was instrumental in expanding EUK’s services from the original UK-centric political monitoring to the global regulatory intelligence service that we offer today. Tom remains a Director of the company and currently serves in a non-executive capacity.

What our clients say

Colgate Palmolive

EUK is a true business partner because we have a long-standing relationship that makes us feel like EUK is one of us. EUK understands our business environment.

EUK is quick to factor in the competitive business environment, and therefore think and react like one of us, whilst bringing an external dimension.

EUK is highly flexible, always available and provides a positive and solution-oriented perspective.

COLGATE PALMOLIVE

Client since 2002

Areas covered

Oral health, cosmetics and detergents, chemicals, environment, internal market issues, CSR and sustainability