Meet the Beyond & Co. Founder: Teri Thomas

I’ve always worked hard. Not because I was the top of the class - I wasn’t - but because I cared. Even as a shy teenager, I loved connecting with people, and by the time I reached university, I’d found my tribe.

My career started with unforgettable experiences. As Global Events Manager at Reckitt, I worked directly with the CEO and senior leadership team, curating world-class events and travelling the globe. It was high-pressure and high-stakes - but it was also where my love of food, travel, and creating powerful moments really took hold. I was in my mid-twenties when I was made redundant. I didn’t see it coming. It shook my confidence at the time, but looking back, it was the start of something new. A role at Experian came next - and so did Ben, who would later become my husband. Within months of meeting, he told me he wanted to move to Australia. So I did what any grounded, rational woman might do… I followed him across the world.

Life in Sydney was golden. I joined J.P. Morgan - a role I was so proud to land - and over nearly nine years, I grew, stretched, and delivered work that really mattered. One of my proudest achievements was leading the inaugural Future of Superannuation Report: a three-year labour of love that launched in 2022.

And then, motherhood. In early 2023, our son Teddy arrived and life shifted in the biggest, most beautiful way. In late 2024, we made the difficult decision to return to the UK. Leaving a job I loved and a life we’d built was emotional and uncertain, but I knew I was ready for something more.

That “more” became Beyond & Co.

I’d spent years helping leaders show up - in rooms, on stages, in media, and in their careers. I saw that visibility mattered, and that the most influential people weren’t necessarily the loudest, they were the clearest. But too many leaders didn’t know where to start. I launched Beyond & Co. to help them get there. To shape their story, amplify their voice, and own the space they deserve, with purpose, not pretense.

My career in global organisations taught me what world-class really looks like, but it also taught me what can get lost when people are reduced to job titles or performance targets. What I’ve always loved most is people. I’m wired to see potential, to build confidence, and to help others shine in a way that feels genuine and grounded. I bring that into everything we do at Beyond & Co., strategic thinking, high standards, and a deep belief in the power of presence.

My dad used to tell me, “I don’t care what you do, as long as you love it.” I do. And now, I want to show my son what that looks like: being brave enough to start something new, building a business that matters, and doing it with heart.

Looking ahead, my goal is to grow Beyond & Co. into a business that not only delivers exceptional results for our clients, but becomes a home for brilliant, purpose-driven people who care about doing meaningful work. I want to build a team that thrives on creativity, connection, and courage, a place where people feel seen, supported, and excited to show up every day. I want Beyond & Co. to be known not just for what we do, but for how we make people feel: confident, clear, and ready to take up space.