PressHop® Advisory Board
The PressHop® Advisory Board brings together seasoned entrepreneurs, technology innovators and operations veterans, united by a shared mission: to restore trust in how businesses access people and capability on the ground. With over 100 years of combined global experience across technology, operations and business leadership, our advisors guide PressHop® with insight, integrity and vision.
Together, we're not just building a platform. We're shaping the future of people-powered operations.
Asif
Strategy
Asif Hussain is an ex Partner of Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), UK. Asif consults, invests & runs several successful retail and tech businesses in the UK and France.
Asif advises on strategy, finance and investor relations
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Manfred
Finance
Manfred Xirinachs is a seasoned financial strategist and business advisor with over 20 years of experience across the commercial, service, and technology sectors both nationally and internationally.
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His expertise spans consulting, investment banking, capital raising, treasury management, and strategic advisory. At PressHop®, Manfred brings the vision, experience, and financial discipline needed to help steer our growth on a global stage.​
Sumanth
Media Advisor (India)
With over 30 years of experience in Indian journalism, Sumanth Kumar brings unparalleled insight into the media landscape of India.
A respected voice in newsrooms and boardrooms alike, he has shaped narratives, built influence, and empowered both individuals and organisations across the country.
As Media Advisor for India, Sumanth plays a vital role in building PressHop’s media ecosystem, strengthening publisher relations, and supporting our mission to make journalism more inclusive, ethical, and real-time.
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Tom
Digital Marketing
Tom Welbourne advises and supports PressHop’s digital marketing efforts, helping us scale and connect with audiences across the UK and beyond.
As the founder of The Good Marketer, Tom brings deep expertise in SEO, paid media, content strategy, and social media, all driven by a strategic, data-led approach.
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Apply Today
Think you’ve got what it takes to be part of the PressHop® movement? Whether you're a sharp-eyed citizen, a newsroom pro, or someone who simply believes in the power of real stories. We’d love to hear from you.
Contact Gemma today on people@presshop.com to join a growing network of people helping reshape how the world sees the news. It’s quick, simple, and the first step to something impactful.