Meet Our Expert Team at Clearview

Founder and Chief Executive, Kirk Ward

Kirk Ward, Founder and Chief Executive

Kirk is a trained physiotherapist, accomplished journalist and communications and engagement strategist.

He believes in the power of good quality communications and engagement and loves nothing more than helping senior leaders find and refine their voice.

His work with leaders, boards and communications teams is focused on clear messaging that delivers a lasting impact.

Clearview is the only communications agency that deliberately leaves its knowledge, processes and tools behind. Our business is your sustained success.

He writes poetry and fiction on the side. He was a finalist in the London Independent Story Prize 2023 for his poem Pelham Woods.

Susan-Marie Smith, co-founder and Director of Operations

Susan-Marie Smith, Director of Operations

Susan is a natural communicator. She’s a savvy social media expert with a solid grounding in business development and finance. As a founding partner of Clearview, Susan brings her unique style, tone of voice and lively approach to our day-to-day operations.

She is an expert in virality, digital and social engagement and has helped dozens of businesses navigate the tricky waters of start-up to scale-up.

Susan has worked for local government and public and private sector companies and has a solid track record of driving growth and engagement.