Meet the European Movement Team


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Nick Harvey

CEO

    Nick is the CEO of EMUK. As well as leading the entire staff team and organisation his main aims include taking the EMUKs message out to new places and people who may have been hard to reach previously, so that we can restore our cultural, political and economic relationship with Europe.

    Nick became CEO of EMUK in July 2023, and before this was Liberal Democrat MP for Devon from 1992 to 2015, and Minister of State for the Armed Forces from 2010 to 2012. In 1992, Paddy Ashdown appointed him as spokesperson for transport, and trade and industry two years later.

    Nick was also Chief Exec of the Lib Dems and has been a member of both the home affairs select committee, as well as the standards and privileges committee, before becoming Minister for the Armed Forces in the Liberal Democrat - Conservative coalition government. He was knighted in 2012.

    Nick uses his political connections, his deep commitment to Europe and his experience from his time in government to lead EMUK in all stages of our campaign.
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Emma Knaggs

Head of Grassroots Engagement / Deputy CEO

    Emma is Deputy CEO and also heads up the grassroots efforts of the European Movement, supporting local groups, activists and supporters to take action across the country.

    She joined in April 2022, after spending three years in a similar role at Make Votes Matter. As well as being Chair of Bath for Europe, she remains a non-executive director at MVM.
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Anne Clark

Head of Membership

    Anne is head of Membership at EM and focuses on growing EM as a mass membership organisation, through mobilising supporters to take meaningful actions and encouraging people to join the movement.

    She joined in October 2022, and prior to joining European Movement UK worked in the digital charity space for over 8 years, with charities such as PETA, Forward Action, Amnesty, Refuge and Dignity in Dying.
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Andrew Plant

Head of Press & Media

    Andrew is head of Press & Media of the European Movement; he works to make sure the European Movement and our spokespeople appear in the national news.

    Andrew joined in June 2023 and knows the media landscape inside out. Before heading to EMUK Andrew was the Director of Public Relations at Cratus Communications. Prior to that, he spent 17 years as a BBC correspondent, working across the 6 and 10 O'Clock News, the Today Programme on Radio 4, and the BBC Website Live Pages, as well as covering the Europe desk.
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Pablo O'Hana

Strategic Communications Advisor

    With a track record of political and public sector campaigns that inspire debate and shift opinion, Pablo is responsible for our communications to shape public narrative about the impact of leaving the EU.

    Previously, he worked to elect America’s first-ever woman of colour to state-wide office, legalise abortion in Ireland and transform the Government’s THINK! road safety mission into one of the most successful behavioural change campaigns of the last decade.

    He also worked alongside some of the country’s most senior public figures including the Deputy Prime Minister, Secretaries of State, Ministers, political party leaders and Britain's most acclaimed talents Billie Piper, Kate Garraway and Hugh Bonneville.
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Mark English

Strategic Advisor, Policy & Media

    As Policy and Media Advisor, Mark works across the European Movement to provide the team with policy and media advice.

    Mark brings a wealth of experience to the team, having worked in Brussels for over 20 years in roles as varied as Communications Manager in the European Parliament and Head of Media for the European Commission's London Office.

    He joined the European Movement team in 2021.
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Richard Kilpatrick

Campaign Manager

    Richard works to deliver the European Movement's national campaigns, online and offline, and to ensure awareness of the impact of Brexit across the UK.

    A graduate of Northumbria University, Richard joined the team in December 2021. He was previously a City Councillor in Manchester and a Parliamentary Candidate in Middlesbrough.
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Maura McKeon

Local Campaigns Manager

    Maura works closely with our branches and local groups across the UK to campaign and build bridges in their communities, having joined the European Movement UK in May 2021.

    She previously worked for the Labour Party as a campaigns organiser, and is a County Councillor, Parish Councillor, School Governor and community activist in County Durham.
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Scott Daniells

Grassroots Engagement Manager

    Scott manages the European Movement's member events, such as our webinars, AGM and elections. He also provides governance support for the movement and works with the field team to empower our network of grassroots groups.

    A graduate of the University of Kent, Scott joined the European Movement in June 2018 after 2 years as Chair of his local pro-European group.

    He was previously Assistant Organiser of the million person People's Vote marches and a Parade Manager at Pride in London. He is also a volunteer with St John Ambulance.
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Jack Dart

Social Media Manager

    Jack joined the team in January 2022 to manage the European Movement's online presence across social media and to lead our digital advertising strategy.

    Previously, Jack founded Inspire EU, a pro-EU youth group, and Yes I Will Vote, a youth voter registration campaign. He served on Torbay Council from 2019 to 2023 and was the President of LSBU Students for Europe.

    In addition to his work with the European Movement, Jack was the Social Media Officer for Care4Calais, supporting refugee causes.
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Michael Anderson

Communication & Campaigns Officer

    Michael works across both the Comms and Membership teams contributing to EM's objectives of campaigning for a closer relationship with the EU as well as growing EM as a mass membership organisation.

    Michael has a BA in History from University of Southampton and an MSc in Global Environmental Politics & Policy from Birkbeck College, University of London.

    With years of experience working both in the sustainability sector and as a policy researcher for the grassroots organisation Labour for a Green New Deal, Michael is with us to rebuild the UK's relationship with Europe.

    He has spent time living in Argentina and Australia, and is also an active musician, writer, community organiser and the former Climate Crisis Editor for A News Education.
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Catherine Rademan

Finance

    Catherine has a solid background in the Not-for-Profit sector, having worked with many UK-based charities. She has previously held vital roles in finance training for staff, emphasising procedural reviews and streamlining processes.
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Tetyana Birkadze

Office Manager / PA to the CEO and Deputy CEO

    Tetyana is the European Movement's Office Manager and PA to the CEO and Deputy CEO. She ensures that everyone has the support they need and all the operations run smoothly.

    She has a master’s degree from the University of Freiburg, Germany, and many years of experience in various fields, such as finance, tech, insurance, and others, working as an assistant, analyst, translator, photographer.
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Pierce Robinson

CRM and Web Manager

    Pierce manages the European Movement's database and website platforms, to ensure we provide the best experience to our supporters.

    Originally from Northern Ireland, Pierce has worked at companies such as Google, Cancer Research UK, and JustGiving, and is the former leader of the political party, Volt UK.
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Victoria McKenzie

Membership Officer

    Victoria works for the European Movement as the Membership Officer, working with the membership team to improve the membership experience as well as growing EM as a mass membership organisation.

    A graduate from Cardiff University, Vicky joined the European Movement team in September 2023. She has over 10 years of experience working in membership for a not-for-profit organisation.
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Art O'Mahony

Coordinator, Young European Movement

    Art is responsible for European Movement's youth outreach and oversees Young European Movement's activities and events.

    Originally from Kerry in the southwest of Ireland, Art is a graduate of University College Cork, where he studied law and later international public policy.

    He has been involved in youth politics for many years, having led a large political youth wing in his native Ireland, as well as sat on the Council of Presidents of the Youth of European People's Party (YEPP).
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David McDonald

Organiser, European Movement in Scotland

    David joined the European Movement as the Scotland Membership and Campaigns Coordinator in January 2023.

    David spent 15 years in elected office, holding senior political roles in Scotland's largest local authority and served as the Chair of the UK's largest cultural trust.

    David, is a Community Education graduate of the University of Strathclyde and has also worked in the community, third and non-governmental sectors in Scotland and across Europe.
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Joe McDonald

Organiser, Wales for Europe

    Joe works for the European Movement as the Membership and Campaigns Coordinator for one of our closest partners - Wales for Europe.

    A graduate from the University of Exeter with a First in Politics, Joe joined the European Movement team in January 2022.
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