Steve Hemsley has been a journalist since 1989. He writes for the national press including The Sunday Times, The Financial Times and CNBC European Business. He also has a strong background in the trade media.

He is a former features editor of Music Week and now writes extensively for magazines across many industry sectors including media, pharmaceuticals, human resources, retail and the drinks trade.

Publications include Marketing Week, Campaign, The Grocer, Morning Advertiser, Chemist & Druggist, HR Magazine, The Optician and DIY Week. As a media trainer Steve has helped executives from the private and public sectors improve their understanding of the print media and get their message across.

Among the companies and organisations he has worked with are Southwark Council, Royal Bank of Scotland, Grant Thornton, Indesit, Dennis Publishing, The Economist, Budget Insurance, UKTV, Philips Design, Millward Brown and Sony Computer Entertainment.

He is also the co-author of the book Boost Your Child's Confidence published in 2008.