Andy Coulson
Director, Coulson Partners
Andy Coulson is the former Downing Street Communications Director, newspaper editor, Founder of Coulson Partners – delivering strategic corporate reputation and crisis advice – and host of the Crisis What Crisis? podcast.
A sought-after and trusted adviser to global CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors and philanthropists, Andy has guided high-profile organisations and individuals across multiple sectors (from life sciences to media, and tech to government) through complex reputational and operational challenges. His deep understanding of media, politics, how public opinion is formed, and what to do when faced with significant problems comes from a 30-year career shaped by both success and challenge.
Andy previously advised former Prime Minister David Cameron, up to and during the 2010 General Election campaign, and the coalition cabinet through its first year in power, and was Editor of the UK’s biggest-selling Sunday newspaper, the News of the World.
He is recognised in the PR Week 2025 PowerBook (no. 3 in the Crisis and Reputation Management list), the 2025 Spear’s 500 list as a Top Recommended Reputation Manager, and by Chambers and Partners, ranked Band 2 within the Crisis PR & Communications category.
Crisis WhatCrisis? features compelling and useful conversations with crisis survivors - from a global mix of entertainers, sportspeople, media figures, politicians and business leaders. Andy’s empathetic and insightful hosting style creates a safe space for powerful storytelling, and guests talk in a deeply personal and practical way about their experience - all with the purpose of helping others navigate life’s inevitable challenges.