"Stephen has the unique ability to not only produce great creative work but also engage clients with a through understanding of their business. In a rapidly changing world this is essential if a brand is going to lead and now to follow" – Keith Smith, President International TBWA/Group
 

"What Stephen doesn't know about mobile communications isn't worth knowing."
– Trevor Beattie, Founding Partner of Beattle McGuinness

"Stephen is a top man. Effortlessly talented he relieves burdens, solves problems, manage people humanely and produces great work. Sadly the advertising business has too few people like him"
– Robert Campbell, Founder Beta London
 

"Rarely do you find someone in this business who really 'gets it' on all levels: business, strategy, creativity, analog/digital, communications, client relationships, people, quality. Stephen does. He's advertising's 'man for all seasons'"
– Martin Hummel, Group Chief Executive from McCann Worldgroup South Africa

"Stephen never stopped surprising me. A clear eye, great passion but not one of those 'I am the centre of the universe' ECDs. Best talent: story teller"
– Director of Global Marketing Communication at Volvo Car Corporation