Piers is a veteran journalist turned communications advisor. He leads Blakeney’s Impact team, supporting business leaders, charities and international organisations who aspire to genuine change, particularly across the energy transition, climate tech and nature sectors.  

Before joining Blakeney, Piers spent two decades in journalism, much of it covering international news with the BBC. His obsession with US politics was sated by a stint as Washington producer, criss-crossing the country to cover the 2008 presidential election campaign, Obama’s inauguration and his first months in office. This was followed by several years based in Brussels – punctuated by a migration crisis, terrorist attacks and Brexit – then as Africa producer, deployed to biggest stories on the continent. 

In late 2019 Piers moved to NBC News to set up a primetime climate show on a new international TV news channel, a project curtailed by the pandemic. He went on to Sky News, where he launched TV and audio programming focused on climate change and solutions to the crisis. 

SHAUN SPIERS

Executive Director, Green Alliance