Our Network
Exceptional is a network-based agency, bringing together experienced professionals and resources to meet the needs of our clients on a project by project basis.
Associates
Sally Vaughan – Director & Lead Agent
Sally is a marketing professional with a passion for creativity. She held senior international media marketing positions at CNN, ESPN and BBC before launching online platform for artists Go Figurative in 2008. Combining her passion for creativity and talent management, her corporate marketing experience, and extensive network of creative talent, Sally is the lead agent for Exceptional Agency. Sally has curated over 50 events and exhibitions, is skilled at spotting talent and bringing together new creative collaborations between clients and talent. She is especially interested in visionary clients and talent with an unusual life story, exceptional ability and a belief in the transformative power of the creative process.
Paul Jayson – Commerce and Governance
Paul has over 30 years’ experience advising financial institutions and individuals on risk management and compliance matters. He is particularly experienced in negotiation and managing long term commercial relationships. He brings these skills to Exceptional Agency for the benefit of our talent and clients along with an ability to see problems differently and devise creative solutions for the benefit of all parties.
Karen Mason – Novalex Solicitors
Karen Mason, the entrepreneurial founder and director of Novalex, is an experienced senior solicitor who has practised business law for more than 20 years. Karen has been a partner in large traditional law firms, as well as in-house lawyer at some of the UK’s most highly regarded broadcasting, media and internet companies. She has a broad and detailed knowledge of commercial law, extensive experience of practising in the widest range of circumstances. She specialises in IT and internet, e-commerce, intellectual property law, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
Robert Bean – Managing Partner of Grunberg & Co.
Robert’s specialities are TV production companies and business/individuals involved in the TV and film industries together with design, computer and general SME clients. Robert is heavily involved with IT, accounting software and systems and regularly deals with business development for clients. Grunberg & Co was created in 1990 and has grown rapidly to become an established accountancy firm and is now one of the leading practices for owner managed businesses in London, the UK and Internationally.
Steve Riches – Creative Director of MOLJALA Creative
Steve has over 25 years experience in creative design with clients across the UK and US. Steve is known for his forward thinking creative and ability to grasp a creative problem with a solution fast. MOLJALA specialises in Advertising, Branding, e-commerce design, print and packaging design.
Alberto Solano – Expert Art Installations
Alberto has over 20 years experience in transporting and installing art for public galleries, residential and corporate clients across the UK and Internationally. With his experience and keen eye, he brings curatorial ability to each and every art installation project.
David Bingley – Managing Director Dot to Dot Printing