Celia Barker

About Celia

Celia is a relationship person, first and last. With more than 20 years spent building and managing high-value partnerships across media, consultancy, fundraising and executive coaching, she has led major client relationships for organisations including Global Radio, Metro Newspaper, The British Red Cross and Archipelo Coaching. Along the way she has delivered creative campaigns, run networking events, and supported business growth through genuine stakeholder engagement rather than transactions.

Working closely with senior leaders and high-profile clients has taken her across marketing, account management, business development and operational delivery — four very different worlds, one consistent job: find the right people, earn their trust, and hold on to it. Joining Positive Momentum as Business Manager brings all of that together, supporting our partners with business development and account management, strengthening client relationships and spotting new opportunities for growth.

Alongside her commercial career, Celia has a real interest in mental health and wellbeing. She volunteers as a Crisis Volunteer for Shout and is currently completing her Level 3 CPCAB qualification in person-centred counselling — both of which sharpen an already people-centred and empathetic approach.

Home is busy. Husband Daniel, two sons aged 9 and 13, and a kitten called Leo who is very much in charge. Outside work Celia swims — ideally in a lake — cycles, walks in nature, and is a regular at her local gym.