Steele & Holt is an independent corporate communications consultancy agency.
Founded in 2013, Steele & Holt is a corporate communications agency that places press relations at the heart of its consulting approach.
The agency primarily caters to economic and financial players, and their stakeholders. In a changing world, we strongly believe in helping the financial sector establish its usefulness and get its ideas across, in an open and transparent way.
Steele & Holt is an independent, English-speaking agency with a staff of ten, all of whom are trained in sustainable finance. The agency is a long-term partner that combines strategic consulting and quality of execution, key values in both building and sustaining a trust-based relationship.
Steele & Holt places great importance on its independence and integrity and collaborates with a network of strategic partner agencies throughout Europe and the United States.
Press relations – Corporate communication – Reputation management – Crisis communication – Definition of impactful positioning and key messaging – Establishment and coordination of international agency networks – Digital communication – Creation/Content management – Training and coaching of spokespeople – Reporting and impact analysis
We help our clients in making themselves heard, explaining and defending their role in a rapidly changing world. All trained in sustainable finance issues, we manage activism and engagement campaigns with speed and agility.
Restructurings, strategic operations, changes in management: we have all the necessary experience to support our clients in these critical situations in order to help preserve their image. We actively and continuously strive to preserve the reputation of our clients.
We build trust between our clients and the relevant media (print, online, generalist or specialist press, radio, and TV). We deploy this link in France and abroad, particularly with the pan-European press. We adapt the needs, methods and messages when necessary in order to be heard in a relevant way. We provide monitoring elements to measure the impact of our various actions and produce regular reporting that gives our clients a complete and real-time overview of their activities.
We choose the most relevant digital tools and create with our clients the most effective means by which to diffuse their message, but also to plan and resolve potential crises.
Whether through press releases, conferences, telephone interviews, informal discussions, or written comments, we ensure that our clients’ messages are heard, in full transparency. For all of our clients’ needs, we support them in defining the best strategy and choosing the best provider when the need is to be outsourced.
“A team of experienced professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds, with a range of complementary experiences (literary and financial profiles, with both in-house and agency experience, in France and abroad.)”
Daphné built her expertise in communications and press relations at Citigate Dewe Rogerson in London, and later at Publicis Consultants. In 2004, she co-founded the French branch of Citigate in Paris and in 2013, she co-founded Steele & Holt. Daphné advises clients on the full range of their public relations, both financial and corporate issues, with expertise on financial and international players who require a strong presence in France, be it for managing their reputation, crisis communications or potential engagement campaigns. Prior to joining Citigate, Daphné was an M&A and private equity analyst at the US investment bank SoundView Technology Group. She began her career at the Belgian consultancy IP Strategies where she was in charge of running the European Venture Forum in partnership with Europe Unlimited.
Laura has developed her communications and public relations consulting expertise over the past 15 years, starting in the corporate communications department of the Accor Group and then later at Citigate Dewe Rogerson in Paris. In 2013, Laura became part of the founding team of Steele & Holt. A specialist in asset management communications, Laura has advised the Edmond de Rothschild Group, BlackRock, Fidelity, Sycomore AM, Schroders, activist fund Elliott, Carlyle, Mirova and M&G. Laura also acts on activist shareholder campaigns and has assisted a number of hedge funds in their campaign against the controlling shareholder of Rallye/Casino, the American fund Artisan in its campaign on Danone, and Elliott in its various campaigns in France. Laura is also involved in crisis management and special financial operations.
Servane has been a consultant for over 20 years and developed her expertise in financial and corporate press relations at the agencies Gavin Anderson and Citigate Dewe Rogerson. In 2013, Servane was part of the founding team of Steele & Holt. In direct and constant contact with main editorial offices, she advises her clients on issues related to acquisitions, development, company creation and crisis management. Servane works with major players such as AXA IM, Allianz GI, Carmignac, Infranity, La Française Group, Rothschild & Cie, Arkea IS, ALFD and Zadig & Voltaire.
Anaïs began her career at Sanofi in Boston in the External Communications and Press Relations team, before moving to a Parisian agency which specialized in strategic communication for major CAC 40 groups. She joined Steele & Holt in April 2019. Anaïs graduated from Sciences Po Strasbourg with a master’s degree in public and corporate communications.
Esteban has several years of experience in public affairs, strategic consulting and media relations, and holds a degree in journalism, political science and communication. He has worked in various communications agencies, specializing in finance, asset management and private banking. Esteban joined Steele & Holt in May 2022.
After receiving his Master of Geopolitics in Paris, Beirut and Berlin, Robin joined Steele & Holt in April 2023. He worked for Weber Shandwick and Publicis Consultants where he developed his knowledge and skills in media relations, influence, media strategy and crisis management for luxury and tech players.
Manon has several years of experience in events, influence and advertising, following the completion of her master’s degree in communication and media from Audencia SciencesCom. She advises clients on press relations in the field of asset management, and joined Steele & Holt in May 2020.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Art in English, Noémie spent a year living in the United States as a French language assistant at Wellesley College, near Boston. Following this enriching experience, she began a master’s degree in English studies in order to perfect her knowledge. Willing to develop her expertise and enter the professional world, she undertook a master’s degree in International and Intercultural Negotiations (MASNI) at the University of Aix-Marseille. Noémie joined Steele & Holt in October 2021.
Before joining Steele & Holt in September 2022, Héloïse worked for nearly two years at Parisian communications agency Fargo, specializing in the financial and legal sectors. She was in charge of managing media communications for a portfolio of clients in banking, real estate and asset management. Héloïse graduated from Neoma Business School in 2020 with an MSc in Global Management and from Northeastern University in Boston with an MSc in International Management.
After several years of experience in external communications within international companies, Rosalie specialised in developing public relations and media strategies, particularly in the transport sector. Graduate of the Political Studies Institute of Lille and the ICP in Corporate, Political, and Digital Communications, Rosalie joined Steele & Holt in June 2024.
Vivien joined Steele & Holt in April 2025. After receiving a Master of Communication in Paris, he notably worked for Acommauto and Oxygen PR, where he strengthened his skills in public relations, press relations and influence strategy. He has since gained experience in markets such as mobility, real estate, responsible finance and healthcare.
Vivien works or has worked for : Natixis Investment Managers, Elliott Advisors, AllianzGI, LeasePlan, CTEK, Bouygues Bâtiment Ile-de-France, Tokimo, SYSTRA, Rexel, E.Leclerc, Cofidis, Medelse, CancerConsult, Sharies …
Clémence joined Steele & Holt in April 2025. She holds an MBA in International Strategic Communication & Marketing from EFAP Paris. Clémence has developed strong skills in press relations, corporate communication and public relations management, particularly during her experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Clémence works or has worked for: Carmignac, Havea, Sycomore, MNK Partners, Carlyle, Vontobel, Pileje, Servier
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