Client testimonials

We have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Maria Boyle for over 10 years, and she has never once disappointed. Maria is the consummate professional – always on point, incredibly well-connected and someone who operates with the utmost integrity.

She has a rare talent for bringing the right people together, understanding exactly what is needed and consistently delivering above and beyond expectations. Her professionalism, instinct and genuine passion for what she does set her apart. Above all, Maria is an absolute joy to work with, someone we trust implicitly, value enormously and would recommend without hesitation.

 

Joanna Hansford, Managing Director, Jo Hansford
I’ve worked with Maria Boyle for almost two decades, across major programmes, industry‑defining reports, and high‑stakes reputation work. Throughout that time, Maria has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to shape narratives, elevate visibility, and secure meaningful media impact.
 
Maria is one of the most relentless and effective media and reputation strategists I’ve partnered with. She builds relationships that matter, understands exactly how to land a story, and brings a level of tenacity and clarity that transforms outcomes. Her generosity with her network and her instinct for what will resonate make her an invaluable force in any communications effort.
 
What sets Maria apart is her blend of insight, integrity, and creativity. She is trusted and respected across beauty, personal care, luxury publishing, and beyond. She opens doors, creates opportunities, and brings a constant stream of ideas shaped by her sharp read of the news agenda.
 
Maria is a perpetual source of inspiration and one of the most connected, thoughtful, and forward‑thinking communications professionals I’ve had the pleasure to work with.
 
David Macdonald, Vice President Societal Impact, Walgreens
 

I’ve worked with Maria a number of times, bringing her in when I’ve wanted a really smart external perspective on a particular client or communications challenge. She is super sharp, incredibly fast and has brilliant instincts for what will actually land with the media, alongside an amazing contacts book.

She’s also one of those people who can come into a team and immediately feel part of it. She’s flexible, collaborative, low ego and great fun to work with. I’ve always really valued her perspective and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

 
Isobel Coney, President, Axicom EMEA and Burson Group Technology Practice Lead, EMEA

Maria has all the best attributes of a Yorkshire terrier. Devoted to her clients and dogged to the end in pursuit of their goals. She never gives up and always delivers. I would always want her by my side in any campaign for my authors.

 
Jonathan Lloyd, President ~Curtis Brown

I’ve known Maria for more than 20 years, having worked alongside her at different points in our careers, and have seen her work and reputation flourish over that time.

Having interviewed and appointed hundreds of senior executives throughout my career, I have a strong sense of what distinguishes exceptional talent. Maria is, in my view, a generational talent. She combines an instinctive understanding of what will make a difference to a client’s business with exceptional judgement, an encyclopaedic knowledge of the media landscape and strong creativity that really makes a difference.  She doesn’t simply gain exposure; she identifies and delivers results that genuinely advance her clients’ business objectives.

What makes Maria so good is the combination of sharp commercial thinking, speed, precision and personality. She can grasp an opportunity, crystallise an idea and turn it into results at extraordinary pace. She is as sharp as a tack, wonderfully personable and brings infectious energy to every assignment.

She has built an outstanding independent practice on the strength of her own expertise, relationships and results. The ultimate test is how clients feel at the end of an assignment. Maria has a remarkable ability to leave them feeling that they have had exactly the right advice, the right exposure and an outcome that has made a real difference. That level of satisfaction is rare, hard-earned and says everything about the quality of her work.

I recommend Maria without hesitation. She is an exceptional talent, a joy to work with and someone I would trust to deliver when it really matters.

 

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Gill Hardy, Founder, Gill Hardy Advisory and former WPP Ambassador for Women & Head of Executive Talent EMEA