Richard Johnstone

Richard Johnstone has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Richard is currently the Managing Partner at ScienceMagic.Inc, where they drive the business forward, manages key client relationships, and leads the Brand and Communications team. Prior to this, they served as the Group Managing Director EMEA at SJR, where they were responsible for driving growth across EMEA and managing a portfolio of clients. Richard also worked as a Managing Partner at VMLY&R, where they set up a Content Division and secured new business wins.

Before that, Richard had their own consultancy called The Johnstone Consultancy, where they served as a Consulting Marketeer & Strategist. Richard also held positions such as Content Strategy and Editorial Director at Drum, Omnicom Media Group, and Managing Partner at UPP.

Richard's earlier experience includes roles such as Publishing Board Director at Marie Claire, Publishing Director at Wallpaper*, and Publisher at Ministry of Sound. Richard started their career as a Senior Advertising Sales professional at Dennis Publishing - Maxim. Throughout their career, Richard has demonstrated success in business transformation, brand development, winning new clients, and driving profitability.

Richard Johnstone attended the University of Roehampton from 1991 to 1994, where they earned a BA Hons degree in History and Geography.