Hello from me and our agency, SHARP. 

We are here to find and free your good.

A strategic creative agency. 
Problem solvers that bring clarity to complexity. 


We deliver:

- Strategic rigour
Using the power of insight to identify, understand and empathise.
Our strategic approach, ‘The Sharp EDGE’, unlocks critical insight from data, consumers, clients and employees.

- Customer Co-Creation
Connect with your customers through collaboration.
We understand why, when and how they engage with your brand and co-create with them using expert moderation and bespoke tools for exceptional outcomes.

- Creative power
Ideas that bring to life your one thing, to make you matter more.
Brilliant ideas, beautifully executed, are fuelled by strategic rigour and customer insights to develop work that delivers results to make clients smile.

Our Triple Bottom Line of People, Planet and Prosperity governs us, plus we are a Campaign ‘Best Place to Work’—ranking in the top 10 for the last two years.

DM me to find out more.

Richard Sharp

I’m a Marketing & Communications Director with 15+ years’ experience turning complex challenges into clear, compelling strategy. I specialise in brand development, integrated campaigns, reputation management and impact-driven communications across global corporates, purpose-led organisations and high-growth environments.

My strengths sit at the intersection of clarity, creativity and emotionally intelligent leadership. I bring structure to messy briefs, momentum to change, and alignment across brand, product, content and stakeholder communications.

My work spans global transformation, sustainability and impact storytelling, market expansion, and community-centred engagement. I’ve led brand and comms during major reorganisations, delivered high-performing fundraising and supporter campaigns, shaped global messaging frameworks, and supported organisations navigating complexity or growth.

Career Highlights:
• Bow Foodbank – Fractional Communications Director: Exceeded fundraising target by 143%, strengthened brand foundations, built community-led storytelling, increased referrals and engagement.

• Pearson – Director of Corporate Affairs: Led global brand and communications during multiple disposals totalling £252m, managing risk, reputation and executive messaging across North America, EMEA, Hong Kong and India.

• BP – Global Brand & Communications Consultant: Created global go-to-market and brand strategy for premium biofuels, integrating sustainability, customer insight and market activation across regions.

• Costa Express – International Marketing Manager: Delivered go-to-market strategy across Canada, Europe and the Middle East, driving awareness, trial and customer engagement.

Across every role, my approach stays the same: make it strategic, make it human, and deliver it well. I’m currently open to fractional and contract leadership roles (6–12 months) where brand, marketing and communications need clarity, cohesion and creative direction.

I welcome conversations about fractional strategic support or full-time leadership roles where I can help accelerate impact, strengthen purpose, and scale meaningful change. I’m particularly energised by roles focused on:

• Brand and communications strategy
• ESG, sustainability and social impact
• Fundraising, campaigns and supporter engagement
• Cross-sector partnerships and community collaboration
• Values-led leadership and organisational culture
• Brand + comms transformations that need clarity, energy and emotional intelligence

(Extra points for vegan brands! 🌱)

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