Spear’s Review

Schillings’ Viv O’Connor-Jemmett is a specialist in digital resilience and risk, helping clients to build a profile through search engines and AI, or assisting when there is a breach of privacy or cybersecurity issue.

‘In the last 20 years, the digital risk piece has been more important,’ says O‘Connor-Jemmett, who has held positions at FTI Consulting, Digitalis and Hanover Communications. ‘I can’t believe on a weekly basis how many clients are facing potential hacks, disinformation, smear campaigns and now [threats from] AI.’

O’Connor-Jemmett joined Schillings in 2024 as part of the firm’s expansion into Ireland. He explains that the Dublin location benefits from its proximity and access to the city’s rich tech ecosystem – meaning that Schillings can respond to crises ‘almost immediately’.

Adviser Profile

Viv has over 20 years’ experience safeguarding and strengthening digital profiles for a diverse range of clients. He combines pioneering digital and strategic communications expertise to protect client interests during periods of reputational vulnerability, while also positioning them for success during high-stakes opportunities.

Renowned for a discreet and sensitive approach, Viv navigates clients through complex online threats, including generative AI misuse and hallucinations, astroturfing, smear campaigns, and the spread of mis- and disinformation.

Viv’s strategies prioritise authenticity and impact, ensuring credible narratives reach the right audiences to build resilience and unlock opportunity.