Our people

Stanford James' experienced and innovative consultants can offer a comprehensive marketing communications programme to any organisation  looking for the leading edge.

Stanford James' Directors are:

Martyn Thompson
Director

Martyn draws on nearly three decades of experience in the public relations and marketing communication fields, including three years with consultancies in the United Kingdom. Martyn specialises  in professional services, corporate and marketing communication.

  • Bachelor of Arts (History/Political Studies) - University of Auckland
  • Master of Science (Communication) - University of Louisiana, Lafayette
  • Stanford University, Executive Program for Growing Companies
  • Fellow + Accredited Member, PRINZ.
  • Member, Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).

John Ellegard
Director

John joined Stanford James in 1985, after 18 years in journalism in the UK & New Zealand. Specialised knowledge in automotive, transport industry, technology, brand promotion, food technology, product promotion, sports promotion, consumer durables, media relations, events management and direct mail.  John is a skilled, award-winning marketer with experience in developing innovative and practical marketing programmes.

  • Accredited Member, PRINZ
  • Diploma in Business Management - U.K