COPPER LEAF MEDIA - Key Persons


Ailin Grawe

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Technical Committee
  • Multimedia Designer
Ailin is a Multimedia Designer & Photographer with a wide range of skills. From digital image manipulation to 3D modelling, she assists in the creation of visual assets for clients.

Alex Piper

Job Titles:
  • Social Media
Working previously in copywriting, sales, and of course social media, Alex knows the importance of language and striking the right tone. As a creative, he can aid with a range of activities with his outside-the-box thinking. Always up for the challenge, Alex will lend his hand to everything from strategy to ideation.

Brian Galante

Job Titles:
  • President Americas
Brian has been working in the broadcast and audio-visual industries since his graduation from college in 1997. He began his career with IMAS Publishing, now part of the Future publishing portfolio, as managing editor of the NAB Daily News and a general assignment reporter for TV Technology.. He shifted to sister publication Radio World in early 1998, and quickly rose up the ranks to become Associate Editor, helping to shape the editorial content for each issue. He transitioned to public relations in 1999, where he gained invaluable experience in developing and maintain client relationships. He has steadily increased his client roster both in Broadcast and AV, the latter of which has led to substantial business in digital signage, retail and other verticals. He has built a strong reputation as an excellent writer with a gift for balancing the technical with the business message, with stories that appeal to the C-Level as well as technologists.

Bruce Kennedy

With over 20 years of experience working at several Soho agencies, in design and advertising for the commercial and entertainment industries, Bruce has amassed extensive knowledge and skills in marketing, branding, photo retouching and web design. In recent years Bruce has combined this flair for graphic design with audio visual work, specifically motion graphics and video editing. Successfully producing and directing a large number of video projects for a wide range of clients, including video game and movie trailers, TV ads, digital outdoor advertising, animated logo & title sequences and corporate video for online and events. Lucy Killick Graphics & Video Lucy is a senior graphic designer with a strong focus on advanced layout design and expertise in the Adobe Suite, particularly Adobe InDesign. Her attention to detail is evident in her ability to craft striking visual content, drawing from her background in video and photography. Lucy's approach, rooted in the rule of thirds, extends to both her creative and organisational tasks, streamlining project management for seamless team coordination. Her diverse skill set makes her a valuable asset for managing client projects and creating consistent, engaging visual content. Altu Mardell Graphics & Video Altu brings a wealth of video editing, animation, and music production experience to the graphics team. Altu has worked on many projects during this time, including YouTube videos, animations and even albums - some personal, some commission based. A degree and a background in music technology provide him with a solid understanding of the industry, and associated hardware. Now, he combines his technical skills and knowledge to create striking visual assets for clients. Altu is the quintessential ‘messy creative'. But, regardless of his chaotic methods, the finished product is always excellent.

CJ Baxter

CJ possesses a deep interest in all things graphic design, and has possessed a creative flair since childhood, when she was often told off for drawing on the walls when she'd run out of paper After studying Graphic Design at the University of Kent, CJ embarked on her journey into the creative working world, joining Copper Leaf Media to apply and develop her skills as a member of the graphics team. With the combination of natural creativity matched with her formal qualifications, CJ has been able to rapidly expand her command over new skills, techniques, and mediums, without running out of paper!

Daisy Costello

Job Titles:
  • PR & Social Media
With several years of copywriting and content curation experience, Daisy keeps our clients connected to their audiences through well-written, compelling copy and social media. Daisy applies her diverse marketing experience to provide copywriting and social media solutions for a mix of client projects. Producing relevant campaign strategies and engaging content, Daisy's copywriting and marketing background ensures she'll help you find the right words. Having lived and worked abroad for several years, her global perspective informs her work.

Ellie Sykes

Job Titles:
  • Operations
Always ready to lend a hand, Ellie is our office Marketing Assistant with a flair for Audio Production and Graphic Design With a degree in sound and music production and a flair for marketing, Ellie assists with overall task management and has a keen eye and ear for detail. Assisting with a variety of projects, from graphics to administration, she is always prepared for any eventuality, she even has a powerboat licence!

Emma Davidson

Job Titles:
  • PR & Social Media
Emma was previously the editor of international entertainment technology magazine MONDO-DR and joins the Copper Leaf team after a couple of years covering the ever-growing food and drink scene in Manchester. She's stomped around her fair share of tradeshows, so her industry expertise is reflected in her copywriting and content creation, which ranges from detailed case studies to snappy website copy, technical product information, script writing and more.

Emma Fahy

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
Emma's strong organisational skills and successful campaign management help keep our projects on track. Acting as the bridge between our clients and our creative teams, Emma is responsible for planning projects, scheduling tasks and ensuring client needs are delivered. She's the smiling face of Copper Leaf to many of our clients!

Ghyslaine Cordrey

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Technical Committee
  • Web

Jake Daly

Job Titles:
  • Graphic Designer
  • Social Media Manager
  • Social Media & Graphics
Jake Daly is a graphic designer and social media manager with expertise in marketing, video editing, and copywriting. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite Jake loves creating diverse content and has even curated a YouTube series and produced podcasts. In his role, Jake manages B2B marketing, social media channels, content creation, and competitor analysis. He aims to drive brand awareness and audience engagement through innovative digital marketing. In his spare time he is renovating his apartment and also has a keen interest in drone photography.

Karyna Manukian

Job Titles:
  • Graphic Designer With a Flair for Motion Design
Karyna is a Graphic Designer with a flair for Motion Design. Over the past few years, she has worked across diverse business sectors, showcasing her talent in creating visually stunning designs that elevate brands.

Kiera Leeming

Job Titles:
  • Director
Kiera is one of the leading public relations and media consultants specialising in the pro-audio, AV and entertainment technology industries. Focussing on writing and PR, she has worked with some of the best-known brands in the industry. Kiera's forte is communication, in particular the written word. She has an excellent track record in helping companies achieve the maximum amount of exposure in the trade press and social media through well written, carefully researched and targeted PR, case studies and feature articles. Her skills also include strategic marketing and media advice as well as campaign planning.

Marieke de Jonge - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Finance Director
Marieke was born in the Netherlands and studied and taught at international schools in a number of countries including the USA, Kenya, Bolivia and Serbia before settling in the UK. She has an MA (Hons) in English Language and Literature from the University of Amsterdam, a PGCE from Utrecht University and a BA (Hons) Environmental Studies. In her spare time she co-ordinates a local environmental campaign group. Marieke is Copper Leaf's administrator.

Mariia Taran

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
With a masters degree in law, Mariia took the unusual step of moving into marketing where she works as an account manager. She helps our creative teams deliver our wide range of services in an efficient and streamlined manner.Mariia brings intelligence, organisation and diplomacy to keep projects on track, achieving the long-term goals of our clients and, we hope, staying on the right side of the law!

Matias Guisado

With 15+ years of experience working in visual communications, Matias has worked across a spectrum of design mediums and with companies of different sizes. Matias specialises in 3D and also dabbles in virtual environments including Unreal Engine. Matias was born in Madrid but spent a lot of his working life and youth in Boston. Harnessing a wealth of creativity, Matias always seeks to create impactful pieces that hold the audience's attention whilst clearly communicating meaning.

Roland Hemming

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
  • Director
  • Project Manager
Roland Hemming is an audio consultant and project manager with nearly three decades' experience in the pro AV and entertainment technology industry. He project-managed the two largest audio projects in Europe; the Millennium Dome and the 2012 Olympic Games. His work spans domains that have taken him to live events, construction sites, hotels, rail, cruise ships, theatre, corporate AV, broadcast, education, and stadia. He helps manufacturers develop new audio products and, as a digital audio networking expert, is helping to develop and introduce the next generation of audio networking systems. He is also a recognised authority on issues relating to voice alarm compliance. He has presented papers to the Audio Engineering Society and been an advisor to InfoComm. He is a regular speaker at industry conferences, and a judge for many industry awards. He is also a regular author of articles for industry publications.