Meet the Team
Ben Kilbey Founder
Ben Kilbey has over 20 years’ experience in journalism, corporate communications, investor relations, and campaign strategy. He helped build the Britishvolt brand from concept to mainstream recognition and developed deep sector expertise reporting on global commodities at S&P Global Platts.
A former journalist, Ben has written for leading international outlets and brings a sharp instinct for storytelling, timing, and audience engagement. He has advised FTSE-listed companies, start-ups, NGOs, and coalitions—helping them secure media coverage, build investor trust, and influence decision-makers.
Passionate about communications as a force for change, Ben founded Bold Voodoo to “land where others can’t”—connecting clients to the media, investors, and policy platforms that matter most.
Izzy Goldstein Consultant
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Isabella (Izzy) Goldstein is a strategic communications and campaigns specialist with deep experience at the intersection of public policy, digital engagement, and social change. She has delivered award-winning campaigns for organisations including the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Lloyd’s Register Foundation, the European Climate Foundation, and the Vaccine Confidence Project at LSHTM.
Previously, Izzy was Senior Campaign Manager at the Zero Carbon Campaign, where she led a nationally recognised effort on carbon taxation. Her work secured 100,000+ petition signatures, widespread media coverage, and a coalition of 60+ stakeholders—including Shell, Greenpeace, and Tesco—culminating in a UK Parliament debate ahead of COP26 and influencing major UK policy strategies.
John Gardiner - Consultant
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John Gardiner is a senior communications and public affairs executive with deep experience shaping corporate reputation and stakeholder strategy across the automotive and energy ecosystem. He served more than three decades at Ford Motor Company, culminating as Executive Director, Communications & Public Affairs, Ford of Britain & Ireland and Corporate Communications, Ford of Europe.
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Following Ford, John joined Britishvolt as a Strategic Communications Special Advisor during the UK gigafactory’s formative phase, working on external affairs and market positioning.
John brings a track record of high-level media engagement, government relations and coalition-building, helping organisations navigate complex policy environments and communicate with clarity during periods of rapid industrial change.
