Working with journalists and the media across the industry is hugely important to our work and to our values.
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Company overview
Our philosophy
At Impress, we are passionate about creating a world where trusted information can thrive. Our vision is driven by two operating principles:Â acknowledging the hard truth that we currently do not live in a world where trusted information is readily accessible; and recognising the widespread support there is to bring about the change we desire.
Our Standards Code
The Impress Standards Code exists to support journalists and protect the public from unethical reporting and practices. It applies to all forms of news delivery, including print publications, news websites and social media.
Our story
We are here to make sure news providers can publish with integrity; and the public can engage in an ever-changing media landscape with confidence.
Our Regulatory Scheme
Our regulatory scheme is made up of 9 key components and outlines Impress’ core regulatory functions and powers.
Senior leadership bios
Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana
Chief Executive
Lexie has been CEO of Impress since April 2023, having previously occupied the role of Head of Regulation from 2019. Lexie has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the regulatory industry. is a New Zealand qualified barrister and solicitor who has worked in all forms of media regulation. She has previously worked at the Advertising Standards Authority in the investigations team and at the New Zealand Office of Film and Literature Classification, an independent state media regulator, in a research and semi-judicial capacity.
Caron Bradshaw OBE
Chair
Caron is a qualified Barrister who studied law at the University of Westminster before becoming head of the charity and voluntary secretary at The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. She is Chief Executive at the Charity Finance Group which she joined in 2010. In her time at the CFG, she also sat on the BBC Charity Appeals Advisory Committee, became a non-executive director at the Lending Standards Board as well as a member of the board of trustees of the Wollstonecraft Society, a charity that fights for equality, human rights and justice for young people. She returned to the University of Westminster as an independent member of the court of governors in April 2025. Bradshaw was awarded an OBE for services to charity in the New Year’s Honours list 2021.
