Richard Griffiths

Senior Counsel

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-griffiths-a08a698/

richard.griffiths@secnewgate.co.uk

Richard Griffiths is a strategic communications specialist who brings more than twenty-five years of experience advising organisations on building and protecting their corporate reputation. He began his career in television and radio reporting on some of the world’s largest companies as a business reporter with BBC News.

Richard is an expert in corporate affairs focused on helping clients communicate to their most important stakeholders, from investors to broader society. He has advised listed and non-listed businesses on defining their corporate positions and narratives and amplifying these across key audiences. His skills have regularly been deployed internationally, and he has advised multiple clients across EMEA and other jurisdictions. Clients have included a global TMT group, a well-known international hospitality leader, household names in retail and a not-for-profit sustainability benchmarking organisation.

He has worked alongside experts in public policy, M&A and purpose and sustainability. He has helped several organisations navigate their participation and attendance at the World Economic Forum in Davos where he has regularly supported clients on-the-ground. Prior to SEC Newgate, he held senior roles at the strategic communications consultancies, Citigate Dewe Rogerson and Ketchum. He has also worked as a senior communicator ‘in house’ at KPMG and for an eBay-owned tech firm where he oversaw European Communications.

He holds a part-masters in Sustainable Business from the University of Cambridge. He is currently learning to speak Portuguese.

Richard’s specialisms

We are a truly integrated team and strive to bring the perfect mix of talent and insight to every project. Below are some of the sectors and services I specialise in.

Strategy & Corporate Communications

We advise organisations through their growth cycle, from individuals and start-ups to global leaders.

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Crisis, Special Situations & Litigation

We provide immediate support and long-term strategic counsel to organisations facing complex reputational challenges or media scrutiny.

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Digital, Brand & Creative Strategy

We use cutting edge tools to make informed decisions to help clients identify opportunities and create campaigns to stand out from the crowd.

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Financial Advisory & Transactions

Our experience spans M&A, hostile takeovers, defence and restructurings. We deliver compelling, clear and award-winning communications.

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Public Affairs & Government Relations

Our advisers draw on cross-party experience to shape policy and deliver regulatory change with campaigns that reach key stakeholders.

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Insight, Research & Evaluation

We provide data-driven insights to build an objective case for action and identify the most effective ways in which to engage and influence.

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Financial & Professional Services

SEC Newgate's advisory team have specialist expertise across the Financial and Professional Services sector.

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Energy, Transport & Infrastructure

Meet the team and find out more about SEC Newgate's expertise across the Energy, Transport and Infrastructure sectors.

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Consumer Industries

SEC Newgate has extensive knowledge across the travel, retail and leisure sectors.

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Technology, Media & Telecoms

SEC Newgate's specialist TMT advisers can help you navigate this fast-paced sector.

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Richard’s insights

SEC Newgate publishes a twice-weekly e-newsletter, as well as other regular sector-focused news and views. Below you will find the latest articles written by me or insights relating to my sector specialist areas.

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We always strive to bring the perfect mix of experience and talent to every project. Whatever the discipline, for us it’s all about delivering positive change for our clients.

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Richard’s specialisms

Strategy & Corporate Communications

Crisis, Special Situations & Litigation

Digital, Brand & Creative Strategy

Financial Advisory & Transactions

Public Affairs & Government Relations

Insight, Research & Evaluation

Financial & Professional Services

Energy, Transport & Infrastructure

Consumer Industries

Technology, Media & Telecoms

Richard’s insights

Decoding the Davos tribes - reflections from WEF ’26

Davos draws to a close after a week of high drama

High hopes for a splash of red, white and blue on Britain’s railways

Could COP30 prove to be the accelerator circular economy advocates need?

Reframing the narrative around climate

How trust, TikTok and AI are reshaping global news consumption

Could improving cognitive diversity be the next frontier for better business decision making?

Richard Griffiths joins SEC Newgate UK as Senior Counsel

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