Alumni Stories

Q&A with Sarah Simms who joined Gong in 2009 to lead its financial services arm. She speaks to us about team collaboration, the appeal of a high growth agency, and top tips for PR professionals starting out on their career.

Q&A with Tom Griffiths, who joined Gong as an Account Executive in 2012 to work on client accounts including global agribusiness Olam. He has since built a career as a digital marketing specialist focused on growing luxury brands in China and Asia Pacific.

Q&A with Sara Firouzyar, who joined Gong after training at law school, returned after living in South Africa, and left in 2020 to work at CDP, a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.

Q&A with Sally Maier Yip, who joined Gong after working in Singapore and left to found her own agency – 11K Consulting – which focuses on supporting Western luxury clients with their success in Chinese markets.

Q&A with Sarah Nicholas who rapidly progressed from an Account Executive to an Account Director in just 4.5 years at Gong. She left to finish her Masters Degree in Environment and Development and now works for DEFRA as a Senior Policy Advisor.