Meet the team
At Engage, you’ll always work with senior marketers and communicators who bring deep experience across defence, aerospace, automotive and technology. Our team combines strategic thinking, creativity and delivery expertise, building the right blend of skills to meet each client challenge. What unites us is simple: we care deeply about our clients’ success – and we stay hands-on, from the first conversation to the final delivery.
Steve Prior
Managing Partner
Career Highlights: Over 30 years helping brands in defence, technology and automotive engage their audiences through strategic marketing and communications. Passionate about the use of creativity and storytelling to deliver improved organisational performance, and better outcomes.
Clients worked with: BAE Systems, Glaxo SmithKline (GSK), Hyundai, Leidos, Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Porsche, QinetiQ, Raytheon, SEAT, Vodafone and Volvo.
Mark Southgate
Head of Client Services
Career Highlights: Developing integrated marketing and communication activity in the UK and globally. Using creativity and innovation to deliver inspiring campaigns, digital content, immersive environments, exhibitions and events. Engaging with audiences to bring client messages to life.
Clients worked with: British Airways, BT, BAE Systems, Diners Club, Hilton Int, Jockey Club, Leidos, Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Motorola, Navantia, RTX/Raytheon, Syniverse, Thales, and Willmott Dixon.
Wayne Sykes
Director
Career Highlights: RAF Veteran. Over 25 years’ experience as a marketer and communicator. Passionate about helping businesses craft the right message, reach the right audiences, and create impact. Focused on delivering innovative, results-driven work built on strong relationships. From bid support and live events to trade shows, digital experiences and press launches, helping brands communicate clearly to stand out.
Clients worked with: Accenture, CBRE, EDS/HP/DXC, Ford, Formula 1, Goodyear, Harland & Wolff, Jockey Club, Leidos, Lockheed Martin, Motorola, RTX/Raytheon, SFO, Selex and Thales.
James Alexander
Creative
Career Highlights: Versatile creative with a proven track record of delivering to both B2C and B2B audiences from global names to start-ups. Insightful and quick-thinking, turning intuitive creative concepts into commercially focused designs.
Clients worked with: Advice UK, BAE Systems, British Veterinary Association, Edge Health, Education Training Foundation, Knight Frank, National Skills Academy, NHS, Orbital South Colleges, Philips, Skills Federation.
Lisa Berry
Head of Copy
Career Highlights: 30+ years client-side including marketing director roles before starting a copywriting agency in 2001. Joined Engage in 2018 to head up copywriting and market research. Creative wordsmith, diligent copy editor and no-nonsense thinker, comfortable writing for diverse audiences.
Clients worked with: Avon Protection, BAE Systems, CEOs and CFOs, Lockheed Martin, NatWest plc, Plastic Surgeons, Raytheon Systems Limited, Runnymede & Parkside Hospitals, Skoda and Weight-Watchers.
Mike Blackett
Creative
Career Highlights: Designed identities, written advertising campaigns and directed photography for many high profile clients across many different sectors of business. Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Arts & Museums, Retail and Defence Industries.
Clients worked with: BMW, Capital Radio, Honda, Jaguar, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft, Mitsubishi, St Paul’s Cathedral, TP Group, The Courtauld, Vauxhall, and a host of SME businesses.
Mei Mei Cooper
Head of Media
Career Highlights: Creative producer and digital specialist with 360-degree experience delivering everything from small-scale interactive to epic CG films and installations. Combines creative vision with technical leadership to guide projects from concept to final delivery with precision and creativity.
Clients worked with: BAE Systems, British Airways, John Lewis, Leidos, Lockheed Martin, Monsoon, Ocado, RBS/Natwest, Swarovski and Xerox.
Scott Cooper
Animation Specialist & Filmmaker
Career Highlights: Filmmaker and animator specialising in blending cinematic CGI with cutting-edge motion graphics. Motion picture film credits include VFX work on The Dark Knight, Marvel Universe and Harry Potter films.
Clients worked with: BAE Systems, British Airways, Leidos, Lockheed Martin, Ocado, Raytheon, RBS/Natwest and Xerox,
Stefanie Howell
Project Director
Career Highlights: Over 20 years’ experience leading digital and marketing programmes across global FMCG, technology and defence. Passionate, hands-on leader bridging strategy and execution, bringing energy, structure and alignment to help teams plan, create and activate content effectively.
Clients worked with: Avon Protection, BAE Systems, Diageo, Great Western Railway, Infiniti Cars, Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, PepsiCo, Philip Morris International, Raytheon Systems, Reckitt, ST Engineering Antycip and Vitec.
James King
Creative
Career Highlights: Working with Historic Royal Palaces was really exciting. Creating advertising and campaigns for numerous exhibitions at Hampton Court, Kew and Kensington Palaces, Banqueting House and the Tower of London. Several artworks needed approval by the Royal Household which was a real thrill.
Clients worked with: Avon Protection, BAE Systems, By Word of Mouth, CoCompany, Colas, Historic Royal Palaces, Integra, International Logistics Group and Newbury Racecourse.
Simon McBride
Film Producer
Career Highlights: 11+ years in production and an award-winning editorial background. Delivering complex global shoots with precision. Combining sharp storytelling with proven problem-solving at the highest level.
Clients worked with: Alfa Romeo, Artichoke, BAE Systems, Harland & Wolff, KIA UK, Lockheed Martin, Mitie, Navantia, Nolan Helmets, Raytheon Technologies, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Skoda UK and Superbiker.
Sam Travis
Director of Photography
Career Highlights: Over 16 years of film production experience across a range of defence, automotive, commercial and television content. Both technical and creative, always exploring the latest film making techniques and how they can be utilised to articulate a concept.
Clients worked with: Alfa Romeo, BAE Systems, BBC, Bentley, BMW, ESPN, Honda, Isle of Man Government, ITV, KIA UK, Leidos, Lockheed Martin, Philip Morris International, Raytheon Systems, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Skoda and Sky.
