Former Hack Carves His Way Up The Career Ladder

PR consultancy Haslimann Taylor has promoted Denver Coulson to the role of account director. A former journalist, Denver joined the company as a graduate trainee and has quickly risen through the ranks to his latest position.

Denver has over five years’ PR experience across sectors such as leisure, food and drink, transport, travel and motoring. His new role will see him drive some of the agency’s key accounts including Arriva, Papa John’s and Mitchells and Butlers. He will also be part of HT’s management team and play a key role in new business development.

Speaking on the promotion, Denver said: “Since joining Haslimann Taylor five years ago, I have benefitted from the opportunities offered by one of the major agencies outside London. The range of clients and accounts that I have been able to work on has not only helped me progress my career but has led to an enjoyable half decade at the company.

“The culture at Haslimann Taylor encourages personal development and I’m looking forward to continuing this in my new role, while embracing the new opportunities.”

Managing director Bron Eames said: “Good writing skills are core to effective public relations and as a former journalist Denver has excelled in driving his clients’ key messages in the media. As well as inspiring his team to deliver results for their clients, Denver has a huge amount of creativity and energy and an excellent sense of humour. We are delighted to promote Denver to account director in recognition of his outstanding work.”

Denver Coulson, account director at Haslimann Taylor PR