About Mike Symes MD of Strand Financial is a multi-award winning branding strategist, communications expert, marketing author and professional speaker.
The founder of the Strand group of companies (Strand Branding Limited and Strand Financial Limited), Mike has a passion for branding and communications, drawing on over 20 years top-level experience in transforming SMEs and building global iconic brands.
Mike’s senior client-side roles have included Brown Shipley, ICL, Credit Lyonnais and Banque Paribas group and latterly, Head of Marketing of Bank of New York Financial. Mike Symes has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London, one of the oldest surviving traditional ceremonies still in