Benedict is Helmsley Energy's founder and Managing Partner. He leads client work in strategy development and policy risk across multiple sectors.

Benedict led the Energy & Environment team at the UK's leading think tank, Policy Exchange, where he still serves as a Senior Fellow.

Benedict previously served 'in house' in the government relations team of the UK's largest energy provider, Centrica PLC, as well as in the public affairs team at the world's largest communications firm. He has advised clients at the national, EU and international levels in sectors including Energy, Resources, FMCG, Manufacturing, Engineering, Entertainment and Media. Previous clients have included National Grid, Centrica Energy, the Renewable Energy Association, Shell, Centrica, Sainsbury’s, Endurance Wind Power and Balfour Beatty.

Nick is a sustainability and purpose communications specialist, acting as a partner for Helmsley on projects to catalyse climate action.

Nick’s focus is on implementing insight-led communications strategies that help brands to rally the support of stakeholders, including customers, investors and employees, in order to implement net zero. Nick works with brands across a range of sectors, including energy, technology and FMCG. Current projects include leading communications for the Net Zero Tracker, a consortium dedicated to tracking the pledges of all governments and corporates to encourage genuine climate ambition and net zero governance.

Previously, Nick led the UK clean tech practice at PR firm Edelman, working with energy technology brands, such as GE, corporates such as Unilever, and innovation partnership, Climate-KIC.

Nick cut his teeth in sustainability working in the communications team at the Carbon Trust, where he managed communications for the Trust’s certification schemes, as well as green finance and advisory services.

Sarah leads Helmsley's events and conferences, supporting our clients' convening power through development of thought leadership platforms, conferences, roundtables, launches and networking events.

Sarah is also Managing Director at the Golborne Collection, an events and marketing company. Prior to Golborne she was the Founding Managing Director of Story Events and Venue Search London. She was previously Managing Director of Mask, part of the Concerto Group.

Jamie is a consultant at Helmsley Energy. He worked with a range of international clients from the UK, USA and Europe to develop thought leadership content and policy platforms in the lead-up to COP26. He is a graduate in History from the University of Oxford. He speaks fluent French and is a National Chess Master. Jamie recently subbed in as a batsman for the No.10 Downing Street cricket team and was their second highest scorer (they still lost).