PressHop® Advisory Board

The PressHop® Advisory Board brings together seasoned entrepreneurs, media veterans, and tech innovators united by the primary mission to restore trust in journalism and empower real stories told in real time. With over 100 years of combined global experience across publishing, technology, and business leadership, our advisors guide PressHop® with insight, integrity, and vision. Together, we're not just building a platform, we're shaping the future of people-powered journalism.

Asif Hussain
Asif

Strategy

Asif Hussain is an ex Partner of Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), UK. Asif consults, invests & runs several successful retail and tech businesses in the UK and France.

Asif advises on strategy, finance and investor relations

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Manfred Xirinachs
Manfred

Finance

Manfred Xirinachs is a seasoned financial strategist and business advisor with over 20 years of experience across the commercial, service, and technology sectors both nationally and internationally.

His expertise spans consulting, investment banking, capital raising, treasury management, and strategic advisory. At PressHop®, Manfred brings the vision, experience, and financial discipline needed to help steer our growth on a global stage.

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Joshua Van Raalte
Joshua

Media Advisor (United Kingdom)

Joshua Van Raalte supports PressHop® in the UK as a Media Advisor, helping build our publisher community and strengthen our news ecosystem.

Drawing on his background in journalism and communications, he’s focused on solving real challenges for publishers from sourcing street-level content efficiently to improving newsroom workflows.

At PressHop® we’re reimagining journalism, and with Joshua on board, we’re even better placed to support the UK media industry with smart, ethical, and real-time solutions powered by the British people 🇬🇧​​

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Sumanth Kumar
Sumanth

Media Advisor (India)

With over 30 years of experience in Indian journalism, Sumanth Kumar brings unparalleled insight into the media landscape of India.

A respected voice in newsrooms and boardrooms alike, he has shaped narratives, built influence, and empowered both individuals and organisations across the country.

As Media Advisor for India, Sumanth plays a vital role in building PressHop's media ecosystem, strengthening publisher relations, and supporting our mission.

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Tom Welbourne
Tom

Digital Marketing

Tom Welbourne advises and supports PressHop's digital marketing efforts, helping us scale and connect with audiences across the UK and beyond.

As the founder of The Good Marketer, Tom brings deep expertise in SEO, paid media, content strategy, and social media, all driven by a strategic, data-led approach.

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Apply Today

Apply Today

Think you've got what it takes to be part of the PressHop® movement? Whether you're a sharp-eyed citizen, a newsroom pro, or someone who simply believes in the power of real stories, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Gemma today on people@presshop.com to join a growing network of people helping reshape how the world sees the news. It's quick, simple, and the first step to something impactful.