As Forty1's UK Managing Director, Hillary leads the employee engagement consultancy, consisting of strategists, planners, behavioural scientists and employee listening experts as well as supporting our Centres of Excellence in DEI and Change. 

With previous roles including the Head of Group Campaigns and Head of Internal Communications for NatWest Markets, she has a deep understanding of how to navigate complex, matrixed, global organisations to deliver strategic communications with impact. Hillary has supported the growth of the practice, working with many industry leaders in professional services, industrial, financial services and pharmaceutical. She is incredibly passionate about data-led campaigns and the power of brilliant user experiences and creative execution to inspire lasting change.

Richard believes today’s best businesses are all built the same way, from the inside out. With more than 20 years of in-house experience in brand, marketing and communications gained across sectors including healthcare, technology and professional services, he has seen how the power of creativity can shape cultures, drive engagement and foster advocacy. As founder and Managing Partner of Forty1, Richard leads a talented team of more than 50 people across Europe and North America with deep expertise in internal communications, employee listening, DEI, employer brands and change.  As a hands-on consultant, he partners with senior executives from Forty1’s multinational clients to help design and deliver pioneering solutions that allow them to attract, retain and inspire the workforce their business needs.

With over 25 years’ experience, Guy has been recognised for contributions in the creative and academic fields, and his work in applied behavioural science has led to awards for innovation and impact. Guy held a number of strategy roles within Havas before going on to head-up behavioural science for an award-winning US energy tech company. He is adjunct faculty in behavioural science and innovation with IE University (Madrid). Guy has an MBA (IE) and holds a prize-winning PhD in applied social psychology (Cranfield). He’s a Fellow of the RSA and a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society.