Working as a King's Messenger in France, he returned to England in 1812, bringing news of Napoleon’s retreat from Moscow.
Instead of delivering it directly to the King, Charles delivered the news to Nathan Mayer Rothschild, who used the advance knowledge to make a killing on the Stock Exchange.
In return, Rothschild set Charles up in business, brokering space in The Times – the fledgling steps of one of the world's first advertising agencies.
The business and assets were purchased by Penna PLC[1] and the company currently continues to trade as "Penna Communications" specialising in recruitment advertising with a wide range of public and private sector clients.
Producing traditional press advertising, outdoor, radio, television and digital work.