MEET THE TEAM

Karen Ainley

Chief Executive

Karen founded Mosaic in 2000 and introduced Conscience Marketing, a novel approach for socially responsible businesses. Specialising in integrated marketing strategies, she holds a 1st class master's in Digital Marketing Strategy. With a background as a newspaper journalist, BBC radio newsreader, and TV presenter/reporter, Karen imparts her media expertise through consultancy and as the lead trainer at Mosaic Media and Marketing Training. She's deeply committed to environmental responsibility in her business and community roles.

Kevin Bentley

Chairman

Kevin, our chair and co-founder, boasts 20 years at the BBC, with roles at BBC Look East, East at Westminster, BBC Essex, and BBC Radio 1, 2, and 4. Besides being an accomplished media trainer, presenter, voice-over artist, and speaker, Kevin serves as the Leader of Essex County Council, Leader of the Conservative group for the Local Government Association, and is a dedicated Colchester City Councillor. He's also a former National President of Round Table.

Rachel Hillier

Group Finance Director

Rachel manages Mosaic’s finances, oversees our HR function and is a member of the board of management. Hailing from a city background, having previously worked for a global insurance company as a PA in the compliance department, Rachel holds a higher diploma in Administrative Procedures, so is extremely organised and precise. Except for our co-founders Karen and Kevin, Rachel is the longest serving member of Mosaic, having joined in 2003.

Gemma Rawlinson

Managing Director of Mosaic Publicity

Mosaic Publicity’s Managing Director Gemma oversees Mosaic’s PR and digital marketing divisions and works closely with CEO Karen to shape the strategic direction of the company. She has vast experience of advising on marketing strategy, website planning and UX, developing creative campaigns and facilitating customer and community engagement activities. On a day-to-day basis Gemma manages operations, oversees sales and marketing and is a member of the board of management. She holds the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Professional Marketing diploma and is a trained yoga instructor. Gemma joined Mosaic in 2007.

Ruth Collin

Managing Director of Mosaic Media and Marketing Training

Ruth is a former BBC journalist, producer and researcher who moved into media liaison and PR, working firstly in the police service and then for a range of private sector clients. As Managing Director of Mosaic’s Media and Marketing Training division, Ruth looks after all training clients, which include the NHS and HMRC, matching the courses we deliver with their individual needs. She also delivers some of our podcast and media training courses and sits on Mosaic’s board of management. She has considerable experience in the development of strategy, governance and policy and is an experienced virtual facilitator in training, meeting and conference settings.

Corinne Bishop

Media Training Administrator

Corinne is the glue that holds Mosaic’s training side of the business together by keeping all training projects on track, as well as providing support to the rest of the team. Corinne has many strings to her bow; she is a qualified Legal Secretary, has formerly worked for Lloyd’s of London as an Insurance Claims Handler and is a qualified Beauty Therapist. After having her children, she retrained as a primary school Teaching Assistant specialising in special needs education and is a Level 2 qualified Forest School practitioner.

Chad Nugent

Senior PR and Communications Manager

Chad, a former crime reporter for the Essex County Standard and Colchester Gazette, covered major regional stories. After his newsroom experience, he transitioned to a Digital Communications Officer role at a housing association, creating targeted campaigns for various stakeholders. A proficient communicator, Chad designs powerful messages for digital and print, aiding clients in enhancing their business reputation. His journalistic background equips him to assist clients with press enquiries and crisis management.

Connor Bulmer

Head of Digital

From his teen years, Connor has been entrenched in the digital realm, leading to a software development internship at Barclays for investment banking. Formerly the Head of Web Design at a marketing agency, he founded his own digital agency focusing on client acquisition, website creation, and SEO. A recognised industry speaker on SEO, Connor's expertise spans IT, web development, SEO, Google Ads, and AI marketing. He's also proficient in gamification with a 1st class degree in Game Development and offers digital training as part of the Media and Marketing Training team.

Aby McGarry

Senior PR and Communications Manager

Aby is an experienced PR and marketing expert with a diverse background in both in-house and agency settings. With strong account management skills, she quickly grasps her clients’ industries, allowing her to craft effective communications for print and digital channels to boost brand engagement. Adept at building and maintaining client relationships, Aby ensures campaigns align with client objectives. She has a 1st class degree in Early Childhood Studies and is a qualified teacher.

Our associates

Mosaic works with a variety of carefully vetted professionals who support us with a variety of activities, including Videographers and film makers, Animators, Illustrators, Graphic designers, Web developers, IT specialists and Trainers. Our in-house team direct and produce content, working with our associates, in order to achieve the highest quality of work that surpasses client expectations.

Work for us

Mosaic welcomes CVs from applicants looking for full or part-time roles or freelance opportunities. We will keep these on file and invite applications when a suitable vacancy arises.