Spreng Thomson announces new leadership role as first Associate Director appointed

Declan BarbourSpreng Thomson

Spreng Thomson announces the appointment of Dylan Macdonald as an Associate Director of the business starting this month.

Dylan is an experienced, skilled communications consultant who supports a wide range of our clients across the UK and internationally. He joined the business eight years ago as a Digital Communications Consultant, before moving into the role of Head of Digital. Dylan has helped drive Spreng Thomson’s digital offering as well as leading on internal and external communications activities for UK and international clients in the life sciences, energy, housing and design sectors.

In his new role, working with the senior management team, Dylan will support the delivery of the company’s growth strategy, building on 30 years of business success.

Spreng Thomson was established in 1996 and is a trusted Glasgow-based consultancy delivering strategic communications support to high-profile organisations across Scotland, the UK and internationally to help them achieve their business ambitions.

Commenting on Dylan’s appointment, Debbie Johnston, Managing Director of Spreng Thomson, said: “We’re thrilled to appoint Dylan in this newly created Associate Director role. Dylan is an expert in delivering high-quality communications and digital services for clients and has been a rising star at Spreng Thomson. He’s been leading projects in energy, life sciences, housing and design and is fully committed to delivering our first-class service to our clients and support the business in the years ahead.

“2026 marks 30 years since the business started and we have built a strong stable of clients who require strategic communications support to meet their business objectives. We work across vital sectors including energy, logistics, social housing, transport and pharma, and, more recently, we have secured client wins in housing, education and a series of projects in the third sector with a focus on influencing and engagement.

“Our success is a result of not only our excellent team of professional communicators, but our clients who trust us to look after their reputations and increase their influence.”

Commenting on his new role, Dylan Macdonald said: “I am excited to be appointed Associate Director and to play my part in the future success of Spreng Thomson. Having been part of the business for the past eight years, I look forward to working alongside our senior management team as we look to continue to grow our business and work across a wide range of sectors, both in the UK and internationally.”

Spreng Thomson is an established and trusted consultancy with 30 years’ experience in building clients’ reputations and supporting their strategic goals , spanning pharmaceuticals and life sciences, renewables businesses, membership organisations, energy and infrastructure projects, transport, logistics, housing, ports, industrial operations and a wide range of sustainability-led innovations.