Tom Allison
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
Managing Partner
London, GB
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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Biography
Tom Allison is a leading professional in the field of financial and corporate public relations. His extensive experience spans multiple sectors, working across international markets and all aspects of corporate communications, from fundraising to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), crisis management, financial calendar work, and profile management.
With a career spanning almost three decades, Tom Allison has established himself as a trusted advisor in the world of corporate communications and strategic stakeholder relations.
Tom co-led the buy in to Cardew and is one of two Managing Partners at Cardew Group, a strategic financial and corporate communications agency headquartered in London. He has played a pivotal role in the growth of the company, including its expansion into the public affairs, digital and healthcare sectors.
Tom was previously a founder partner of Temple Bar Advisory, a financial communications and investor relations consultancy in the City of London. He also held senior positions at The Company Agency and Instinctif Partners (then College Hill), where he was a partner and Managing Director of its South African business.
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Background
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2018 — Present
Managing Partner
Cardew Group
Cardew Group is a leading independent communications agency acting for global corporates operating in complex, highly regulated environments. For over 25 years, Cardew has provided advice on media relations, M&A transactions, public affairs and, more recently, digital content. Cardew’s team delivers insight led, senior-level advice to help clients communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
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2006 — 2018
Partner
Temple Bar Advisory
Temple Bar Advisory is a financial PR and corporate communications company founded by Alex Child-Villiers in 2005. The firm offers expert advice on communicating with business, trade and personal finance media, and sell-side equity analysts,
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2004 — 2005
Head of Financial Public Relations
The Company Agency
The Company Agency was a company specialising in Public Relations and Communications Services.
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1998 — 2004
Partner & Managing Director, South Africa
College Hill (now Instinctif Partners)
Instinctif Partners, formerly known as College Group, was established in 1990 and offers strategic reputation advisory services. The company operates 20 offices across 12 countries, with a turnover of over £40m.
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Formative Years
Education
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Durham University
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