Marc Astley

Marc is an experienced journalist, writer, editor and media commentator with a wealth of contacts in the Exeter area.

He worked in the newspaper industry for 23 years during which time he was appointed chief reporter of the Leicester Mercury, assistant editor at the Hull Daily Mail, deputy editor at the Nottingham Evening Post and editor of the Exeter Express & Echo.

Since leaving the newspaper industry, Marc has built and sold two businesses and currently owns three others, including his latest venture, an eco beach clothing company. He also edits Exeter Tomorrow, a quarterly business magazine.

Outside of work, Marc enjoys cooking, sea swimming at all times of the year, walking (especially along the South West Coast Path), travel and theatre…especially musicals – but don’t tell anyone!