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Founder Phelan & Partners

  • Phelan & Partners
Joe Phelan is the Founder of Phelan & Partners, a geopolitical consultancy specialising in communications and strategic positioning.
Joe Phelan

Professional Experience

Experience & Expertise That Define Leadership

Phelan & Partners
Founder at Phelan & Partners
  • Feb 2016
  • London, UK, UK

Achievements at this Role

  • Phelan & Partners advises government, corporate and high-profile individuals on strategic communications, political and business engagement.
The Greatest Works Agency
Co-Chairman at The Greatest Works Agency
  • Jan 2017
  • London, UK, UK

Achievements at this Role

  • Founded in 2017, The Greatest Works Agency is a leading strategic advisory firm to the industries of education and culture. The agency specialises in site-based and digital educational experiences, with the aim to enhance intellectual and artistic excellence globally.
Etoile
Partner at Etoile
  • Nov 2016

Achievements at this Role

  • Etoile Partners is a geopolitical consultancy firm that is based in London with a highly experienced consulting team that executes strategies around the world. Etoile Partners specialises in strategic positioning and international affairs in their work with a range of clients from governments, to organisations and leaders.
APCO Worldwide
Senior Advisor | Global Solutions at APCO Worldwide
  • Apr 2017 - Dec 2023
  • London, UK, London, UK

Achievements at this Role

  • PCO Worldwide is a global communications agency that was established in 1984 and has been named ‘Agency of the Decade’ by Holmes Report. APCO helps organisations to navigate and thrive in the dynamic, fast-paced and complex world they operate in.
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1854 Media
Investor & Non-Executive Director at 1854 Media
  • Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
  • London, UK, UK

Achievements at this Role

  • 1854 is a digital media company based in London that specialises in contemporary photography for an international and diverse audience.The organisation publishes the British Journal of Photography; the world’s oldest photography title.
The Recording Academy
Special Advisor to the CEO & President at The Recording Academy
  • Jun 2016

Achievements at this Role

  • The Recording Academy, known for the Grammy Awards, promotes and supports the music industry through recognising artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence. It offers educational programmes, advocacy, and community services for musicians and industry professionals.
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Education & Achievements

A World-Class Academic Journey Paired with Real-World Impact

The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
  • Feb 1998 - Feb 2001

Master of Arts (MA) History

Moments That Matter

A Joe Phelan’s career path in photos

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Founder Phelan & Partners

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