JLA Media’s team of highly motivated professionals is on call around the clock to assist clients with all their communication requirements.

Debbi Bonner

Managing Director

Mob: +31 652 630122
Email: debbi.bonner@j-l-a.com
Debbi joined JLA Media in September 2008, bringing 22 years of industry and media experience to the company. In her previous role as Group Sales Director with The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, Debbi was responsible for media titles and events in the maritime, offshore and naval sectors. She has invaluable experience in the Chinese, Russian, Brazilian and Vietnamese maritime and energy markets. Debbi’s responsibilities at JLA include business development, account management, media and comms planning, liaising with the global press and organising press and customer events.

Hugh O’Mahony

Director, PR

Tel: +44 208 405 6343
Mob: +44 7949 708 679
Email: hugh.omahony@j-l-a.com
Hugh provides presswork services on behalf of our clients. With over 25 years of experience as a technical journalist in the global maritime, offshore, ports and cargo handling fields, he was formerly Editor of The Naval Architect and Technical Editor at Lloyd’s List, where he also spent time working on the news desk and reporting on the International Maritime Organization.

Paul Hubbard

Senior Account Manager

Tel: +44 208 405 6343
Mob: +44 7930 244894
Email: paul.hubbard@j-l-a.com
After serving at sea with P&O, Paul joined Fairplay magazine in 1977. Moving to Lloyd’s of London Press (subsequently Informa plc) in 1987 he took on a number of roles including Sales Director of Lloyd’s Maritime Information Services and Lloyd’s List Events. In 2002 Paul became the publisher of Lloyd’s List, the flagship publication in the Informa’s Maritime & Transport Division. Paul set up his own maritime media consultancy business in 2005 before joining JLA Media in 2009 bringing 32 years of maritime media experience with him.

Emma Tuohey

Head of Design & Digital Engagement

Tel: +44 208 405 6343
Mob: +44 7930 244 742
Email: emma.tuohey@j-l-a.com
Emma joined JLA in 2011 and has a leading role in the agency’s production and design, event management, digital marketing and social media services. With a creative background and a Bachelor of Arts degree, Emma manages design projects for JLA clients including ClassNK, Foreship, MacGregor and YSA Design. Emma also manages digital marketing, advertising, PR and social media campaigns for some of JLA’s industry leading clients, as well as managing our own website and social media activities.

Amanda Buchan

Account Manager

Tel: +44 208 405 6343
Mob: +44 7487 802 818
Email: amanda.buchan@j-l-a.com
Amanda joined JLA in 2020, bringing with her a wealth of marketing and communications expertise. With in-house and agency experience, Amanda started her career in the oil and gas industry working for asset integrity services provider CAN Group, before moving to Think PR where she delivered a variety of marketing and PR campaigns primarily to clients in the O&G and OSV sectors. Prior to joining the team, Amanda was a Communications Manager at the British High Commission in Singapore. In this role she was the digital lead and focused on trade and investment communications, working closely with the Department for International Trade.

Michael Regan

Public Relations Executive

Tel: +44 208 405 6343
Mob: +44 7487 802 818
Email: michael.regan@j-l-a.com
Michael joined JLA in 2020 to provide writing services in subjects including design, technology and sustainability. With a background in languages, he holds a BA in Modern European Languages and an MA in Translation and Culture. Michael also has four years’ experience in both in-house and freelance copywriting, involving extensive work with major maritime and offshore companies.

Paul Dowling

Account Manager

Mob: +44 7917 190 733
Email: paul.dowling@j-l-a.com

Paul joined JLA Media as a key Account Manager in April 2023. Based on a 25-year career in maritime publishing and events, he advises and supports the company’s clients in their communications strategy, planning and execution. Paul spent six years with The Royal Institution of Naval Architects as an advertisement manager, taking responsibility across multiple titles and representing the Institution globally. He joined Riviera Maritime Media in 2006, developing a role as brand manager on titles including Tanker Shipping & Trade, Ballast Water Treatment Technology and Maritime Optimisation & Communications. He also helped the company to grow its portfolio of maritime and offshore conferences, online content, webinars and podcasts.

Yvonne Brown

Finance Manager

Tel: +44 (0)20 8370 7005
Email: yvonne.brown@j-l-a.com
Yvonne joined JLA in 1992 and handles day-to-day financial matters, dealing with both clients and the media. A highly dedicated and professional finance manager, Yvonne assists with any financial questions you might have relating to your account with JLA Media.