Debbie Johnston

Debbie is an accomplished communications consultant with over 20 years’ experience as a senior advisor and in-house as part of an executive management team. Debbie manages a broad portfolio of clients in the corporate, public and third sectors including transport, investment, packaging and supported living. Previously as the Head of Communications for STV group PLC, she was responsible for communications across the UK, during an extremely rapid period of change for the company and the media industry.

Debbie is a trusted advisor and works with clients to develop strong, long term relationships. She currently advises some very successful and growing businesses across the UK and Europe including Forth Ports Group, one of the UK’s largest ports businesses, Macfarlane Group and Reactec. As one of the three directors of Spreng Thomson, Debbie has worked with Callum Spreng and Lesley Thomson for many years including being the in-house PLC communications team. This experience ensures that clients get to work with people who really know how to deliver effective communications and who enjoy working together as a team. Debbie is skilled in media strategy, communication planning, crisis management, creative writing, facilitation and project management.