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The Voice of Innovation in Wales
Business News Wales is a Welsh-owned independent media and communications business with a team of journalists and storytellers located in all regions of Wales.
Our wide-ranging menu of platforms, communication services, and highly targeted distribution networks offers our clients a proven, strategically connected one-stop-shop solution for all regions and business sectors in Wales and beyond.
Our Readers
Business Owners & Senior Professionals
Business Leaders, Influencers & Investors
Senior Civil Servants
Government/Industry Stakeholder Bodies
Our Statistics
25,000 Subscribers (Daily and industry newsletters)
77% of readers are decision makers
12 industries / Business Sectors
16 Regions (Pan Wales)
Our Clients
We support more than 50 organisations and businesses across Wales who have commissioned us to cover an array of themes and topics.
While we cover news from both the UK and Welsh governments, we do not carry any political narratives or negative agendas.
Founded in 2015, our goal is to amplify the voice of all industries in Wales and facilitate a dynamic dialogue between the business community and government agencies.
Meet the Team
The Business News Wales team is hugely experienced in media and communications.
We have extensive networks across the public, private and third sectors. We use our expertise to tell the story of the Welsh economy, amplifying the voice of all sectors and all size of businesses.
Our blend of first-class journalism, client management and multimedia specialisms means we can support clients to translate their conversations into compelling content.
MARK POWNEY
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mark is a passionate Welshman and Business Journalist originating from Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire.
With over 25 years’ experience in the communications and publishing sector. Mark has very strong business ethics, built on transparency and trust and enjoys close working relationships with all his clients and partners.
carwyn jones
PODCAST HOST & ADVISOR
Carwyn was First Minister of Wales from 2009 to 2018. Born in Swansea, he was raised in Bridgend.
He now works in higher education, business and media with various public speaking engagements.
gemma casey
HEAD OF EDITORIAL
Gemma is a journalist who has worked across local newspapers, for national news agency PA Media and for BBC Wales TV and radio news and current affairs. She also led a pilot project in hyperlocal digital media in the South Wales Valleys.
Gemma has also managed regional PR for a high street bank and led on its support programmes for SMEs, with a particular focus on initiatives for women in business and ethnic minority entrepreneurs.
NATALIE JAMES
HEAD OF CLIENTS
With a background in the media advertising industry, Natalie oversees client relationships and future recruitment and staff retention.
Natalie has 17 years’ experience in nurturing team relationships and operational support within management. She has a keen eye for building and maintaining great cultures within businesses, understanding the importance of people as the backbone of any company.
RACHEL JONES
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
Rachel has been working specifically within the digital marketing space and has worked with some of the country’s top brands. Drawing on her knowledge and experience, Rachel has developed a genuine understanding of how content can engage and compel an audience.
Rachel also specialises in website design and development using Wordpress and HTML5, multi-media editing and Adobe creative design for web and print.
TERIANNE O'SULLIVAN
HEAD OF CONTENT
Terianne enjoys over ten years of experience in the field of customer service and business development. Liaising with clients of various sectors, Terianne helps clients to plan, build and launch a wide range of event promotion campaigns.
Working closely with the Editorial team, Terianne supports our overall vision to showcase the best events, businesses and individuals in the Welsh business community.
CONNOR SIMMONS
HEAD OF VIDEO
Connor is our video specialist, in the past nine years he’s produced high-end content for major International brands, corporate interests, feature films and record labels.
He heads up our video content branch, working with our clients to further their reach via the medium he’s dedicated his career to mastering.
GRAHAM DAVIES
WEB DEVELOPMENT
Developing effective websites and web applications to help viewers understand the clients compelling proposition. Professional Trainer in HTML, CSS, PHP and Adobe software applications
Cartographer, designing and creating illustrative maps and data for GIS systems.
Graham specialises in website design and development using Wordpress, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and HTML5, Creative design for interactive applications and print.
Our Voice
Business News Wales is a Welsh-owned independent media and communications business with a team of journalists and storytellers located in all regions of Wales.
Our wide-ranging menu of platforms, communication services, and highly targeted distribution networks offers our clients a proven, strategically connected one-stop-shop solution for all regions and business sectors in Wales and beyond.