People

We are a select group of highly experienced reputation advisors.

Interviews

Advisory Board

Sytske Seyffert

Advisory Board Member

Sytske Seyffert is a Linq Advisors Advisory Board member as well as the Head of Communications at Evos, a leading liquid bulk storage company. She has been instrumental in Evos’ brand transformation, emphasising innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. Previously, Seyffert held roles at Tata Steel as Director of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs. She is also a member of SER Topvrouwen, a prominent women’s network in the Netherlands. Sytske’s expertise in corporate communication has contributed significantly to Evos’ forward-thinking identity and strategic partnerships.

Sytske Seyffert is an Advisory Board member and Senior Advisor at Linq. As Head of Communications at Evos, a leading liquid bulk storage company, she has been instrumental in Evos’ brand transformation, emphasizing innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. Previously, she held the position of Director of Corporate Communications & Public Affairs at Tata Steel, where she transformed global communications and developed the company’s reputation strategy. She is also a member of SER Topvrouwen, a distinguished network of senior female executives in the Netherlands. Sytske’s extensive expertise in corporate communications has been central to advancing the strategic positioning of companies. 

Edward Dixon, Senior Advisor

Edward Dixon

Advisory Board Member

Edward Dixon is an Advisory Board member and Senior Advisor with extensive global experience across corporate and agency settings. A strategic problem-solver and change agent, Ed has planned and executed award-winning communication strategies for top global B2B and B2C companies.

Edward Dixon is an Advisory Board member and Senior Advisor with extensive global experience across corporate and agency settings. A strategic problem-solver and change agent, Ed has planned and executed award-winning communication strategies for top global B2B and B2C companies.

Ashish Babu

Advisory Board Member

Ashish Babu is a Linq Advisors Advisory Board member and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Global Markets at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Based in Amsterdam, he leads strategic initiatives across diverse markets to enhance TCS’ brand and reputation. With over 25 years of experience, Ashish has held various roles, including CMO for Europe & UK. He is renowned for his expertise in brand strategy, digital marketing and storytelling, having won numerous awards for his campaigns. Ashish is a Delhi University alumnus and has worked with prominent companies like Genesis Burson Marsteller and Tata Sky before joining TCS.

Ashish Babu is a Linq Advisors Advisory Board member and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Global Markets at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Based in Amsterdam, he leads strategic initiatives across diverse markets to enhance TCS’ brand and reputation. With over 25 years of experience, Ashish has held various roles, including CMO for Europe & UK. He is renowned for his expertise in brand strategy, digital marketing and storytelling, having won numerous awards for his campaigns. Ashish is a Delhi University alumnus and has worked with prominent companies like Genesis Burson Marsteller and Tata Sky before joining TCS.

Professor Dr. Alexander Buhmann, Advisory Board Member

Alexander Buhmann

Advisory Board Member

Professor at BI Norwegian Business School, as well as Director of the Nordic Alliance for Communication & Management (#NORA). He holds a PhD from the University of Fribourg and has held fellowships at several institutions. His research focuses on the intersection of communication, digital technology and management, particularly digitalisation and automation. Buhmann is involved in the European Communication Monitor and teaches courses on communication and digitalisation and strategic communication management.

Professor at BI Norwegian Business School, as well as Director of the Nordic Alliance for Communication & Management (#NORA). He holds a PhD from the University of Fribourg and has held fellowships at several institutions. His research focuses on the intersection of communication, digital technology and management, particularly digitalisation and automation. Buhmann is involved in the European Communication Monitor and teaches courses on communication and digitalisation and strategic communication management.

Advisors

Dennis Larsen, Managing Director

Dennis Larsen

Managing Director

Dennis Larsen is Founder and Managing Director of Linq Advisors. Dennis is also EACD Board Member, Visiting Lecturer and Practice Fellow at #NORA, Editorial board member Corporate Communication Review and Co-Editor of the Communication Director Magazine.

Dennis Larsen is Founder and Managing Director of Linq Advisors. Dennis is also EACD Board Member, Visiting Lecturer and Practice Fellow at #NORA, Editorial board member Corporate Communication Review and Co-Editor of the Communication Director Magazine.

Christoph Lautenbach, Senior Advisor

Christoph Lautenbach

Senior Advisor

Christoph Lautenbach is a Senior Advisor and management consultant with more than twenty-five years of experience. Christoph specialises in aligning communications with corporate strategy, developing communication strategies and designing operating models to drive organisational value creation for international clients.

Christoph Lautenbach is a Senior Advisor and management consultant with more than twenty-five years of experience. Christoph specialises in aligning communications with corporate strategy, developing communication strategies and designing operating models to drive organisational value creation for international clients.

Eddie May, Senior Advisor

Eddie May

Senior Advisor

Eddie May is a Senior Advisor and consultant with almost three decades in the sports industry, working closely with a wide range of sponsors, brands and rights holders within sport on marketing and sponsorship strategy.

Eddie May is a Senior Advisor and consultant with almost three decades in the sports industry, working closely with a wide range of sponsors, brands and rights holders within sport on marketing and sponsorship strategy.

Eli Turander, Senior Advisor

Eli Turander

Senior Advisor

Eli Turander is a Senior Advisor with 25 years of experience in corporate reputation, brand positioning, and organisational culture. She specialises in guiding complex transformations – mergers, acquisitions, and strategic shifts – where aligning communications, culture, and leadership is critical to long-term value creation.

Eli Turander is a Senior Advisor with 25 years of experience in corporate reputation, brand positioning, and organisational culture. She specialises in guiding complex transformations – mergers, acquisitions, and strategic shifts – where aligning communications, culture, and leadership is critical to long-term value creation.

Ian O’Doherty, Senior Advisor

Ian O’Doherty

Senior Advisor

Ian O’Doherty is a Senior Advisor with over 25 years of communications, marketing, brand and reputation management experience. Ian has devised and implemented strategies and programmes for leading companies and organisations, at country, regional and global levels.

Ian O’Doherty is a Senior Advisor with over 25 years of communications, marketing, brand and reputation management experience. Ian has devised and implemented strategies and programmes for leading companies and organisations, at country, regional and global levels.

Kristine Ekeberg-Andersen, Senior Advisor

Kristine
Ekeberg-Andersen

Senior Advisor

Kristine Ekeberg-Andersen is a Senior Advisor and seasoned communications professional with extensive experience from both campaign development, strategic change management and stakeholder research and engagement.

Kristine Ekeberg-Andersen is a Senior Advisor and seasoned communications professional with extensive experience from both campaign development, strategic change management and stakeholder research and engagement.

Marcello Sasso, Senior Advisor

Marcello Sasso

Senior Advisor

Marcello Sasso is a Senior Advisor and seasoned market research expert with extensive experience across industries including fashion, CPG and technology. Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, he excels at transforming complex data into actionable insights.

Marcello Sasso is a Senior Advisor and seasoned market research expert with extensive experience across industries including fashion, CPG and technology. Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, he excels at transforming complex data into actionable insights.

Siegfried Marynissen, Senior Advisor

Siegfried Marynissen

Senior Advisor

Siegfried Marynissen is a Senior Advisor as well as a seasoned pharmaceutical executive who thrives on creating impact by delivering professional communications expertise to a host of international clients. 

Siegfried Marynissen is a Senior Advisor as well as a seasoned pharmaceutical executive who thrives on creating impact by delivering professional communications expertise to a host of international clients. 

Sofie Gilbert, Advisor

Sofie Gilbert

Advisor

Sofie Gilbert is an Advisor at Linq Advisors. Sofie leverages her research knowledge and strong analytical skills to analyse, provide insights and advisory services across the Linq Advisors client portfolio. 

Sofie Gilbert is an Advisor at Linq Advisors. Sofie leverages her research knowledge and strong analytical skills to analyse, provide insights and advisory services across the Linq Advisors client portfolio. 

Steffen Rufenach, Senior Advisor

Steffen Rufenach

Senior Advisor

Steffen Rufenach is a Senior Advisor and CEO of R.A.T.E., a specialist strategy consultancy. Steffen specialises in corporate rankings and ratings, managing sustainability performance, and measuring and enhancing the impact of communication.

Steffen Rufenach is a Senior Advisor and CEO of R.A.T.E., a specialist strategy consultancy. Steffen specialises in corporate rankings and ratings, managing sustainability performance, and measuring and enhancing the impact of communication.

Sultana Mosly, Senior Advisor

Sultana Mosly

Senior Advisor

Sultana Mosly is a Senior Advisor with a strong business background. Sultana combines her expertise in marketing, sales and brand positioning strategies to create people-oriented solutions to business needs.

Sultana Mosly is a Senior Advisor with a strong business background. Sultana combines her expertise in marketing, sales and brand positioning strategies to create people-oriented solutions to business needs.

Thomas Groot, Senior Advisor

Thomas Groot

Senior Advisor

Thomas Groot is a Senior Advisor and communications professional who combines his internal role as Chief Operating Officer at Linq Advisors with strategic counsel and support to a range of clients. Thomas is also EACD Country Chapter Co-lead for Norway.

Thomas Groot is a Senior Advisor and communications professional who combines his internal role as Chief Operating Officer at Linq Advisors with strategic counsel and support to a range of clients. Thomas is also EACD Country Chapter Co-lead for Norway.