Steve Akehurst

Steve Akehurst is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in strategic communications and public affairs. Currently serving as Director at Persuasion UK since June 2024, Akehurst leads efforts to analyze public opinion on key policy issues. As Audience Insight Director at the Global Strategic Communications Council since January 2021, Akehurst guides the development of communication strategies focused on climate change. Previous roles include Head of Strategic Communications at the Cabinet Office, where Akehurst implemented campaigns for governments globally, and Head of Campaigns and Public Affairs at Shelter UK, overseeing housing-related political strategies. Akehurst's career began with positions at institutions such as the National AIDS Trust and the United States Senate, complemented by a first-class degree in Politics and Parliamentary Studies from the University of Leeds.