Tom Allison

Tom Allison’s Biography

Tom Allison is a leading professional in the field of financial and corporate public relations. His extensive experience spans multiple sectors, working across international markets and all aspects of corporate communications, from fundraising to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), crisis management, financial calendar work, and profile management.

With a career spanning almost three decades, Tom Allison has established himself as a trusted advisor in the world of corporate communications and strategic stakeholder relations.

Tom co-led the buy in to Cardew and is one of two Managing Partners at Cardew Group, a strategic financial and corporate communications agency headquartered in London. He has played a pivotal role in the growth of the company, including its expansion into the public affairs, digital and healthcare sectors.

Tom was previously a founder partner of Temple Bar Advisory, a financial communications and investor relations consultancy in the City of London. He also held senior positions at The Company Agency and Instinctif Partners (then... Tom Allison is a leading professional in the field of financial and corporate public relations. His extensive experience spans multiple sectors, working across international markets and all aspects of corporate communications, from fundraising to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), crisis management, financial calendar work, and profile management.

With a career spanning almost three decades, Tom Allison has established himself as a trusted advisor in the world of corporate communications and strategic stakeholder relations.

Tom co-led the buy in to Cardew and is one of two Managing Partners at Cardew Group, a strategic financial and corporate communications agency headquartered in London. He has played a pivotal role in the growth of the company, including its expansion into the public affairs, digital and healthcare sectors.

Tom was previously a founder partner of Temple Bar Advisory, a financial communications and investor relations consultancy in the City of London. He also held senior positions at The Company Agency and Instinctif Partners (then College Hill), where he was a partner and Managing Director of its South African business. READ MORE VIEW LESS

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PR Week

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Tom Allison’s Background

Cardew Group

Managing Partner

Jan 2018 - Present

London, UK

Cardew Group is a leading independent communications agency acting for global corporates operating in complex, highly regulated environments. For over 25 years, Cardew has provided advice on media relations, M&A transactions, public affairs and, more recently, digital content. Cardew’s team delivers insight led, senior-level advice to help clients communicate effectively with key stakeholders.

Temple Bar Advisory

Partner

2006 - Jan 2018

Temple Bar Advisory is a financial PR and corporate communications company founded by Alex Child-Villiers in 2005. The firm offers expert advice on communicating with business, trade and personal finance media, and sell-side equity analysts,

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Charitable Interests

Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK - SMA Charity

Trustee

Nov 2014 - Jan 2019

The SMA Trust was set up to fund medical research into Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a genetic condition that causes muscle weakness and atrophy. The SMA Trust was the only UK charity dedicated to funding research into the condition.

Tom Allison’s Education

Durham University