Meet the team
The Big Games Machine team is built up of talented PR professionals, account managers, content creators, strategists, social media gurus and copywriter. We may have different skillsets, personalities and opinions (“what do you mean Resident Evil 4 isn’t the best game of all time?!”) but our passion for and knowledge of video games guides all of the work that we do here.
James
Director/Co-Founder
James has spent most of his career working in the games industry in various marketing roles. He’s been playing games since 1980, when his dad first bought a ZX80. He has extensive experience working on game launches across multiple platforms as well as running B2B campaigns for a wide range of clients looking to target the games industry.
Favourite Game: The Legend of Zelda:Ocarina of Time (N64)
James
Director/Co-Founder
James
Director/Co-Founder
James has spent most of his career working in the games industry in various marketing roles. He’s been playing games since 1980, when his dad first bought a ZX80. He has extensive experience working on game launches across multiple platforms as well as running B2B campaigns for a wide range of clients looking to target the games industry.
Favourite Game: The Legend of Zelda:Ocarina of Time (N64)
John
Director/Co-Founder
If age ain’t nothing but a number, for John, that number would be 1981 – the year he got a ZX81 for Christmas, and his love of gaming was born. In the (many) years since, John has cut his teeth on a ton of game launches for big global brands and small indies alike. Luckily, his son now gives him the perfect excuse to keep on gaming.
Favourite Game: Too many to mention! Pretty much anything GTA or Zelda-related – although Destiny, Left4Dead and Half Life have been amazing gaming experiences (hence my choice of character!)
John
Director/Co-Founder
John
Director/Co-Founder
If age ain’t nothing but a number, for John, that number would be 1981 – the year he got a ZX81 for Christmas, and his love of gaming was born. In the (many) years since, John has cut his teeth on a ton of game launches for big global brands and small indies alike. Luckily, his son now gives him the perfect excuse to keep on gaming.
Favourite Game: Too many to mention! Pretty much anything GTA or Zelda-related – although Destiny, Left4Dead and Half Life have been amazing gaming experiences (hence my choice of character!)
Mo
SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Mo has more years of experience in B2B tech PR than she will ever admit to, thanks to her time in both UK tech specialist and global multidisciplinary agencies, and more recently as a freelance consultant. Fuelled by coffee and chocolate, preferably simultaneously, she excels at building and delivering strategic communications plans for start-up organisations.
Favourite Game: Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Mo
SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Mo
SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Mo has more years of experience in B2B tech PR than she will ever admit to, thanks to her time in both UK tech specialist and global multidisciplinary agencies, and more recently as a freelance consultant. Fuelled by coffee and chocolate, preferably simultaneously, she excels at building and delivering strategic communications plans for start-up organisations.
Favourite Game: Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Elcin
SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Elcin believes there’s a story in everything – that’s why she works in PR. Her career started with volunteering for a lobby group (she won’t tell us which one) before joining the world of tech, never to look back. She has an old-school fondness for point-and-click games and more worryingly, cryptic crosswords.
Favourite Game: The Curse of Monkey Island or Grim Fandango
Elcin
SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Elcin
SENIOR ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Elcin believes there’s a story in everything – that’s why she works in PR. Her career started with volunteering for a lobby group (she won’t tell us which one) before joining the world of tech, never to look back. She has an old-school fondness for point-and-click games and more worryingly, cryptic crosswords.
Favourite Game: The Curse of Monkey Island or Grim Fandango
Alex
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
At the time of writing, Alex has 1,712 titles in his Steam library and he plans to play them all. Enjoying almost every genre, from AAA to indie art-house, the only notable gap in his videogame knowledge is the sports sim… sorry FIFA.
Favourite Game: The Path
Alex
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Alex
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
At the time of writing, Alex has 1,712 titles in his Steam library and he plans to play them all. Enjoying almost every genre, from AAA to indie art-house, the only notable gap in his videogame knowledge is the sports sim… sorry FIFA.
Favourite Game: The Path
Max
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Working across several B2B tech agencies, Max has extensive experience in managing the reputation and relationships of clients with the media and key stakeholders. Having been a gamer ever since he could hold an N64 controller, Max is passionate about the sector and its continued growth in the corporate sphere. His work extends across traditional media relations, including social media strategy, owned content production and events management.
Favourite Game: Alan Wake (Max loves torches/flashlights)
Max
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Max
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Working across several B2B tech agencies, Max has extensive experience in managing the reputation and relationships of clients with the media and key stakeholders. Having been a gamer ever since he could hold an N64 controller, Max is passionate about the sector and its continued growth in the corporate sphere. His work extends across traditional media relations, including social media strategy, owned content production and events management.
Favourite Game: Alan Wake (Max loves torches/flashlights)
AMIE
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
A returning BGM star, Amie, having started her career with the company before taking a six-year hiatus to work in B2B and B2C technology PR, giving her an excellent and varied skill set. She is a passionate Destiny 2 player on all of the consoles yet despite her appetite for wanting to play other games, she can’t keep away from the Tower.
Favourite Game: The Bioshock series and Destiny (1&2)
AMIE
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
AMIE
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
A returning BGM star, Amie, having started her career with the company before taking a six-year hiatus to work in B2B and B2C technology PR, giving her an excellent and varied skill set. She is a passionate Destiny 2 player on all of the consoles yet despite her appetite for wanting to play other games, she can’t keep away from the Tower.
Favourite Game: The Bioshock series and Destiny (1&2)
JACK
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Jumping straight into the world of PR after graduating from university, Jack is good on his namesake and is BGM’s Jack-of-all-trades. From curating influencer strategy to hosting podcasts, writing releases and coordinating campaigns, he’s been doing it all in the almost 5-years he’s been with the team.
Favourite Game: All of his clients, obviously
JACK
ACCOUNT MANAGER
JACK
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Jumping straight into the world of PR after graduating from university, Jack is good on his namesake and is BGM’s Jack-of-all-trades. From curating influencer strategy to hosting podcasts, writing releases and coordinating campaigns, he’s been doing it all in the almost 5-years he’s been with the team.
Favourite Game: All of his clients, obviously
CHARLIE
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Charlie is a B2B PR and marketing specialist with a passion for all things tech. With a background in studying and practising the arts, Charlie brings his creative flair to every campaign he works on. Oh, and he’s absolutely positive that he did more hunting and fishing in Red Dead Redemption 2 than anyone else during lockdown.
Favourite Game: Red Dead Redemption 2
CHARLIE
ACCOUNT MANAGER
CHARLIE
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Charlie is a B2B PR and marketing specialist with a passion for all things tech. With a background in studying and practising the arts, Charlie brings his creative flair to every campaign he works on. Oh, and he’s absolutely positive that he did more hunting and fishing in Red Dead Redemption 2 than anyone else during lockdown.
Favourite Game: Red Dead Redemption 2
AMY
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Amy graduated from Gloucestershire University where she studied Journalism, and came to realise that PR was more her jam. She spends her days pitching news, securing coverage and bylines, producing podcasts, working on social media, keeping a close on industry news and trends and entertaining her dog, Lenny. She’s unashamedly played enough Sims to last a lifetime!
Favourite Game: Sims 2
AMY
ACCOUNT MANAGER
AMY
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Amy graduated from Gloucestershire University where she studied Journalism, and came to realise that PR was more her jam. She spends her days pitching news, securing coverage and bylines, producing podcasts, working on social media, keeping a close on industry news and trends and entertaining her dog, Lenny. She’s unashamedly played enough Sims to last a lifetime!
Favourite Game: Sims 2
Jemma
Account Manager
Jemma graduated from university with a degree in media and communications and has been working in B2B technology PR for more than four years. She loves cultivating relationships with journalists, analysts, influencers and clients to craft compelling stories that deliver amazing results. Starting her career in cybersecurity PR, her passion for gaming has led her to BGM.
You can find her trying her hand at any story-led game, galloping around in Red Dead Redemption 2 or running around a map in Call of Duty.
Favourite Game: Jemma cannot choose her fave so has plumped for Dishonored, Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Last of Us
Jemma
Account Manager
Jemma
Account Manager
Jemma graduated from university with a degree in media and communications and has been working in B2B technology PR for more than four years. She loves cultivating relationships with journalists, analysts, influencers and clients to craft compelling stories that deliver amazing results. Starting her career in cybersecurity PR, her passion for gaming has led her to BGM.
You can find her trying her hand at any story-led game, galloping around in Red Dead Redemption 2 or running around a map in Call of Duty.
Favourite Game: Jemma cannot choose her fave so has plumped for Dishonored, Red Dead Redemption 2 and The Last of Us
TOM
ACCOUNT EXEC
Tom joined BGM in 2021 after a brief stint in games journalism. A self-titled lover of all things indie gaming, when he’s not working, you’ll find him working through his backlog on his Steam Deck or leading Scuderia AlphaTauri to Formula 1 glory in his F1 Manager save. Outside of the gaming sphere, you’ll probably catch him travelling the length of the country supporting his home town club, Hull City!
Favourite Game: TLOZ: Breath of the Wild
TOM
ACCOUNT EXEC
TOM
ACCOUNT EXEC
Tom joined BGM in 2021 after a brief stint in games journalism. A self-titled lover of all things indie gaming, when he’s not working, you’ll find him working through his backlog on his Steam Deck or leading Scuderia AlphaTauri to Formula 1 glory in his F1 Manager save. Outside of the gaming sphere, you’ll probably catch him travelling the length of the country supporting his home town club, Hull City!
Favourite Game: TLOZ: Breath of the Wild
ANTONY
ACCOUNT EXEC
Having previously worked in national politics and then run a chain of design and print businesses, Antony’s a latecomer to the world of PR but is making up for lost time. He’s seen and loved it all from Atari, ZX Spectrum and BBC Micro, through to the newest consoles and supercharged gaming PCs. Obsessed with the latest tech toys, he also finds time to occasionally interact with his wife, three children and fluffy dog, Poppy.
Favourite Game: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
ANTONY
ACCOUNT EXEC
ANTONY
ACCOUNT EXEC
Having previously worked in national politics and then run a chain of design and print businesses, Antony’s a latecomer to the world of PR but is making up for lost time. He’s seen and loved it all from Atari, ZX Spectrum and BBC Micro, through to the newest consoles and supercharged gaming PCs. Obsessed with the latest tech toys, he also finds time to occasionally interact with his wife, three children and fluffy dog, Poppy.
Favourite Game: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
LUKE
ACCOUNT EXEC
Luke graduated from Solent University with a degree in PR and Multimedia communications. Looking to expand on his knowledge and experience in PR, he has decided to enter the world of Gaming. As an avid sports fan and gamer, Luke has played a copious amount of Football Manager, FIFA, and Fight Night. He still remembers the day he fell in love with gaming, as his parents bought him a PlayStation One complete with Crash Bandicoot and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater.
Favourite Game: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
LUKE
ACCOUNT EXEC
LUKE
ACCOUNT EXEC
Luke graduated from Solent University with a degree in PR and Multimedia communications. Looking to expand on his knowledge and experience in PR, he has decided to enter the world of Gaming. As an avid sports fan and gamer, Luke has played a copious amount of Football Manager, FIFA, and Fight Night. He still remembers the day he fell in love with gaming, as his parents bought him a PlayStation One complete with Crash Bandicoot and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater.
Favourite Game: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
TAMSIN
SOCIAL MEDIA EXEC
After graduating from the University of Exeter with a First Class degree in Business, Tamsin couldn’t wait to jump into the world of social media marketing! When she’s not playing her beloved Nintendo Switch, Tamsin is an avid concert-goer (with the tour t-shirts to prove it).
Favourite Game: Animal Crossing New Horizons
TAMSIN
SOCIAL MEDIA EXEC
TAMSIN
SOCIAL MEDIA EXEC
After graduating from the University of Exeter with a First Class degree in Business, Tamsin couldn’t wait to jump into the world of social media marketing! When she’s not playing her beloved Nintendo Switch, Tamsin is an avid concert-goer (with the tour t-shirts to prove it).
Favourite Game: Animal Crossing New Horizons
MIKE
COPYWRITER
Mike first got into the world of PR after taking on a part-time role at a local agency while studying Journalism at the University of Sheffield. Since then, he’s produced content for a broad range of businesses working across both B2B and B2C, which has helped him hone his writing skills. Away from the desk, Mike can usually be found baking cakes, out for a run, or endlessly replaying Resident Evil 4.
Favourite Game: Resident Evil 4 (2005)
MIKE
COPYWRITER
MIKE
COPYWRITER
Mike first got into the world of PR after taking on a part-time role at a local agency while studying Journalism at the University of Sheffield. Since then, he’s produced content for a broad range of businesses working across both B2B and B2C, which has helped him hone his writing skills. Away from the desk, Mike can usually be found baking cakes, out for a run, or endlessly replaying Resident Evil 4.
Favourite Game: Resident Evil 4 (2005)
NAOMI
OFFICE MANAGER
Naomi has many years of experience in meticulously developing, managing and improving the essential functions of a variety of organisations. From High-end property to Classic sports cars she’s ready for anything! Her calm no-nonsense approach ensures Big Games Machine is always a well-oiled one. Aside from being a committed virtual office ninja, pets collector, true crime addict and shameless Eurovision Song Contest super fan, Naomi navigates a busy family life that often revolves around Minecraft, Roblox and Marvel Superheroes.
Favourite Game: Micro Machines 2
NAOMI
OFFICE MANAGER
NAOMI
OFFICE MANAGER
Naomi has many years of experience in meticulously developing, managing and improving the essential functions of a variety of organisations. From High-end property to Classic sports cars she’s ready for anything! Her calm no-nonsense approach ensures Big Games Machine is always a well-oiled one. Aside from being a committed virtual office ninja, pets collector, true crime addict and shameless Eurovision Song Contest super fan, Naomi navigates a busy family life that often revolves around Minecraft, Roblox and Marvel Superheroes.
Favourite Game: Micro Machines 2
pets corner
ARCHIE
COCKAPOO (OWNER:JAMES)
I like: Walks, playing fetch, having the inside of my ear rubbed and snacks
I don’t like : Eating meals (that much), Having my feet wiped after I’ve been in the muddy garden, Sudden loud noises (I’m a bit of a coward) and Interacting with people I don’t know
Talents/Tricks If there’s a treat at the other end, then I’ll give my paw, lie down, roll over and I’ll also sit and stare at a snack on the floor in front of me until you tell me that I can get it.
ARCHIE
COCKAPOO (OWNER:JAMES)
ARCHIE
COCKAPOO (OWNER:JAMES)
I like: Walks, playing fetch, having the inside of my ear rubbed and snacks
I don’t like : Eating meals (that much), Having my feet wiped after I’ve been in the muddy garden, Sudden loud noises (I’m a bit of a coward) and Interacting with people I don’t know
Talents/Tricks If there’s a treat at the other end, then I’ll give my paw, lie down, roll over and I’ll also sit and stare at a snack on the floor in front of me until you tell me that I can get it.
FRANK
PATTERJACK (OWNER:JOHN)
I like: Playing fetch, chasing seagulls, pigeons, squirrels and pretty much anything that moves
I don’t like : Small fluffy dogs (see above)
Talents/Tricks: I am forever vigilant in the ongoing battle between dogs and seagulls for world domination. Whenever I am near, no seagull can rest – although I have never actually caught one (except that dead one on the beach that time). Also, I bloody love playing with a ball
FRANK
PATTERJACK (OWNER:JOHN)
FRANK
PATTERJACK (OWNER:JOHN)
I like: Playing fetch, chasing seagulls, pigeons, squirrels and pretty much anything that moves
I don’t like : Small fluffy dogs (see above)
Talents/Tricks: I am forever vigilant in the ongoing battle between dogs and seagulls for world domination. Whenever I am near, no seagull can rest – although I have never actually caught one (except that dead one on the beach that time). Also, I bloody love playing with a ball
MAGGIE MOO
FRENCH BULLDOG (OWNER:NAOMI)
I like: Roast Dinners, Sprinting, Humping my human brothers, Farting, Sliding down hills on my back, Peeing and Pooing on soft carpet, Country parks, singing.
I don’t like : Adverse weather, Eastern Europe, Big dogs, Strangers, Displaying any kind of manners or public decency, Kids on swings, Hay bales.
Talents/Tricks: Runs at the speed of light despite being barrel shaped
MAGGIE MOO
FRENCH BULLDOG (OWNER:NAOMI)
MAGGIE MOO
FRENCH BULLDOG (OWNER:NAOMI)
I like: Roast Dinners, Sprinting, Humping my human brothers, Farting, Sliding down hills on my back, Peeing and Pooing on soft carpet, Country parks, singing.
I don’t like : Adverse weather, Eastern Europe, Big dogs, Strangers, Displaying any kind of manners or public decency, Kids on swings, Hay bales.
Talents/Tricks: Runs at the speed of light despite being barrel shaped
OSWALD
RAGDOLL (OWNER:NAOMI)
I like: Going outside for three minutes at a time, Aggressive strokes, Keeping myself looking incredible, Dancing on the bed after its just been made, Smoked salmon
I don’t like : Getting my feet wet, Children under the age of six, rain, lawn mowers, hedgehogs, my human dad
Talents/Tricks: Zero other than taking peoples breath away with his beauty
OSWALD
RAGDOLL (OWNER:NAOMI)
OSWALD
RAGDOLL (OWNER:NAOMI)
I like: Going outside for three minutes at a time, Aggressive strokes, Keeping myself looking incredible, Dancing on the bed after its just been made, Smoked salmon
I don’t like : Getting my feet wet, Children under the age of six, rain, lawn mowers, hedgehogs, my human dad
Talents/Tricks: Zero other than taking peoples breath away with his beauty
LAFAYETTE & HERUCLES
MINI REX RABBITS (OWNER:TOM)
We like: Tearing up cardboard, pea shoots, carrots and running around with the boomy zoomies! Also, love a cuddle before bed.
We don’t like : Being separated from each other and peppers
Talents/Tricks Good at escaping our pen and eating really fast!
LAFAYETTE & HERUCLES
MINI REX RABBITS (OWNER:TOM)
LAFAYETTE & HERUCLES
MINI REX RABBITS (OWNER:TOM)
We like: Tearing up cardboard, pea shoots, carrots and running around with the boomy zoomies! Also, love a cuddle before bed.
We don’t like : Being separated from each other and peppers
Talents/Tricks Good at escaping our pen and eating really fast!
LENNY
SHIH TZU(OWNER:AMY)
I like: Walks, howling, socks, crocs (the only shoe I like to chew) and cheese!
I don’t like : The postman, baths, dogs who won’t play with me
Talents/Tricks Escaping the bath like a ninja
LENNY
SHIH TZU(OWNER:AMY)
LENNY
SHIH TZU(OWNER:AMY)
I like: Walks, howling, socks, crocs (the only shoe I like to chew) and cheese!
I don’t like : The postman, baths, dogs who won’t play with me
Talents/Tricks Escaping the bath like a ninja
RUDY & REGGIE
STAFFIES (OWNER:LUKE)
Rudy likes: Making friends with other dogs, swimming, and pets from everyone. Reggie likes: Walks, sticks, and eating anything I can find
Rudy doesn’t like : Being picked up, the mop, and the hoover (My nemesis).Reggie doesn’t like : Water, balloons, or fireworks
Ridy’s Talents/Tricks: When I’m asked to lie down, I always do a little spin. Just so I can get my treat.
Reggy’s Talents/Tricks: I can jump up on my windowsill, even though I shouldn’t be up there
RUDY & REGGIE
STAFFIES (OWNER:LUKE)
RUDY & REGGIE
STAFFIES (OWNER:LUKE)
Rudy likes: Making friends with other dogs, swimming, and pets from everyone. Reggie likes: Walks, sticks, and eating anything I can find
Rudy doesn’t like : Being picked up, the mop, and the hoover (My nemesis).Reggie doesn’t like : Water, balloons, or fireworks
Ridy’s Talents/Tricks: When I’m asked to lie down, I always do a little spin. Just so I can get my treat.
Reggy’s Talents/Tricks: I can jump up on my windowsill, even though I shouldn’t be up there
POPPY
BIJON FRISE (OWNER:ANTONY)
I like: Playing fetch, chasing seagulls, pigeons, squirrels and pretty much anything that moves
I don’t like : Small fluffy dogs (see above)
Talents/Tricks: If you leave the front/back door open a crack, I can escape in milliseconds and have great fun being chased all around the neighbourhood, including main roads, because I think I’m hilarious.
POPPY
BIJON FRISE (OWNER:ANTONY)
POPPY
BIJON FRISE (OWNER:ANTONY)
I like: Playing fetch, chasing seagulls, pigeons, squirrels and pretty much anything that moves
I don’t like : Small fluffy dogs (see above)
Talents/Tricks: If you leave the front/back door open a crack, I can escape in milliseconds and have great fun being chased all around the neighbourhood, including main roads, because I think I’m hilarious.
