Sam Woodcock

Sam Woodcock is a seasoned Director at Hawthorn Advisors, where he excels in offering communications and reputation management counsel to clients globally, with a specific focus on Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East.

With a robust background in litigation communications, crisis communications, and issues management, Sam collaborates with high-profile individuals and companies, both internationally and within the UK, to safeguard and uphold their reputations.

Before joining Hawthorn Advisors, Sam served as a media advisor to Tony Blair at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, where he garnered valuable insights and experience.

Prior to his tenure with Mr. Blair, Sam accrued five years of invaluable experience in a variety of communications and front-line political roles within Parliament and the Labour Party, actively involved in two general election campaigns.

Sam pursued his academic education with a Bachelor's degree in Politics from The Manchester Metropolitan University, honing the skills necessary to navigate the complex world of politics and communications.

His extensive professional journey includes roles such as Director at Hawthorn Advisors, Associate Director at Hawthorn Advisors, Communications Manager at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Senior Researcher to Stella Creasy MP at the House of Commons, Director Of Field Operations at Stella Creasy Deputy Leadership Campaign, Press Officer (General Election Secondment) at the Labour Party, Researcher at the Labour Party, and Labour Students National Secretary at the Labour Party.