We are a new breed of creative business consultancy

The Growth Department for Intelligent Brands®

To sell complex, high-value services to the corporate C-Suite, you need to demonstrate your intelligence advantage. Sharing your thinking through storytelling is the best way to show you have the best ideas, people and technology to help your customers navigate what's next.

Why are we called
Man Bites Dog?

Man Bites Dog is the definition of a story. As the saying goes: “When dog bites man, that’s not news. Man Bites Dog’s a story.” 

We develop Man Bites Dog stories – unexpected ideas that act as a growth platform to bridge from brand to sales – that unite marketing and business development to deliver exceptional growth. 

our SENIOR TEAM

Man Bites Dog is a team of experienced business consultants and strategic marketing experts, with deep specialist expertise in creating global campaigns to engage the corporate C-Suite for multinational business brands.  

Immersed in business, technology, sustainability and future trends, our award-winning team is renowned for the quality of our strategy, our big ideas and our remarkable campaign impact.   

Claire Mason

CEO & Founder
Claire is an entrepreneur, NED, CEO and Founder of global thought leadership consultancy Man Bites Dog.
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Fiona Buckley

Divisional Director
Fiona leads Man Bites Dog’s technology practice. She specialises in building strategic positioning platforms to build reputation and drive growth.
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Duncan Sparke

Divisional Director
Duncan joined the Man Bites Dog team in 2015, and now leads the consultancy’s financial services practice. He takes a thematic approach to campaigns, with a particular focus on sustainability.
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Sean Farrance-White

Associate Director
Sean has over 15 years of B2B marketing communications experience, delivering high-impact integrated campaigns that move the dial on some of the world’s most important issues.
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Kathleen Smith

Chief Operating Officer
As Man Bites Dog’s COO, Kathleen ensures that the consultancy delivers sustainable growth, in every sense of the word. She draws from extensive experience working with innovative, owner-led businesses.
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Gary Haines

Finance Director
In his role as Finance Director, Gary uses his commercial experience and strategic thinking to ensure Man Bites Dog is meeting its business objectives.
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Michael Marks

Non-Executive Director – Advisory Board
As an accomplished business leader, Michael is providing strategic guidance for Man Bites Dog’s next stage of growth.
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Robyn Zohdy

Head of People and Operations
As Head of People and Operations, Robyn is committed to fostering a culture of growth, inclusivity and empowerment at Man Bites Dog.
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Our Awards

Our work has won 110 awards to date, including a host of prestigious global campaign awards.

CIPR Excellence Awards 2022

Best Global Campaign
“Man Bites Dog clearly took the deep insight around the topic, understood how it was relevant to the decision-makers, incorporated what their client had to offer, and applied their trade brilliantly to devise this campaign.”
Andrea Clatworthy, global head of ABM, Fujitsu, B2B Marketing Awards Judge
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B2B Marketing Awards 2022

Specialist Consultancy of the Year
&
Best International Campaign

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Head Office
Moore House
13 Black Lion Street
Brighton
United Kingdom
BN1 1ND

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24/25 The Shard
32 London Bridge Street
London
United Kingdom
SE1 9SG

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